Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2018

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Results of Reportable Segments

The following tables reflect the results of our reportable segments consistent with our management philosophy, and represent the information we utilize, in conjunction with various strategic, operational and other financial performance criteria, in evaluating the performance of our portfolio of businesses.  

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	February 28,			February 28,			February 28,			February 28,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
	(In thousands)
Net Sales
Industrial Segment	$	569,210		$	521,403		$	2,001,883		$	1,830,672
Consumer Segment		363,370			341,434			1,205,945			1,115,095
Specialty Segment		170,097			159,659			555,659			519,562
Consolidated	$	1,102,677		$	1,022,496		$	3,763,487		$	3,465,329
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Industrial Segment	$	17,804		$	11,705		$	174,402		$	151,262
Consumer Segment		29,123			29,802			146,576			(40,685	)
Specialty Segment		22,792			15,000			90,398			76,664
Corporate/Other		(35,021	)		(39,510	)		(112,213	)		(128,626	)
Consolidated	$	34,698		$	16,997		$	299,163		$	58,615