10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q 

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☒    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2021

OR

☐    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to            

Commission file number 1-4304

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware	75-0725338
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

6565 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75039

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(214) 689-4300

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	CMC	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of January 7, 2022, 121,481,234 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.

COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1. Financial Statements	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) - Three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - Three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020	4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021	5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - Three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020	7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
Note 1. Accounting Policies	8
Note 2. Changes in Business	8
Note 3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9
Note 4. Revenue Recognition	9
Note 5. Inventories, Net	10
Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangibles	10
Note 7. Leases	10
Note 8. Credit Arrangements	12
Note 9. Derivatives	13
Note 10. Fair Value	13
Note 11. Stock-Based Compensation Plans	16
Note 12. Stockholders' Equity and Earnings Per Share	16
Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies	17
Note 14. Business Segments	17
Note 15. Subsequent Event	18
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	27
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION	28
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	28
Item 1A. Risk Factors	28
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	28
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	28
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	28
Item 5. Other Information	29
Item 6. Exhibits	30
Signature	32

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2021		2020
Net sales	$	1,981,801	$	1,391,803
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold	1,586,410		1,174,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses	122,595		113,627
Interest expense	11,035		14,259
Asset impairments	—		3,594
	1,720,040		1,306,299
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	261,761		85,504
Income taxes	28,872		21,593
Earnings from continuing operations	232,889		63,911
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes	—		250
Income taxes	—		68
Earnings from discontinued operations	—		182
Net earnings	$	232,889	$	64,093
Basic earnings per share*
Earnings from continuing operations	$	1.92	$	0.53
Earnings from discontinued operations	—		—
Net earnings	$	1.92	$	0.54
Diluted earnings per share*
Earnings from continuing operations	$	1.90	$	0.53
Earnings from discontinued operations	—		—
Net earnings	$	1.90	$	0.53
Average basic shares outstanding	121,129,679		119,762,706
Average diluted shares outstanding	122,797,738		121,128,044

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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*Earnings Per Share ("EPS") is calculated independently for each component and may not sum to Net EPS due to rounding.

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Net earnings	$	232,889	$	64,093
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment after reclassification	(39,688)		(8,388)
Derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain	22,254		1,164
Reclassification for realized gain	(3,069)		(54)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	19,185		1,110
Defined benefit plans loss after amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses	(6)		(13)
Other comprehensive loss	(20,509)		(7,291)
Comprehensive income	$	212,380	$	56,802

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	415,055	$	497,745
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,550 and $5,553)	1,095,612		1,105,580
Inventories, net	1,071,759		935,387
Prepaid and other current assets	178,867		173,033
Assets held for sale	25,083		25,083
Total current assets	2,786,376		2,736,828
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,587,442		1,566,123
Goodwill	65,852		66,137
Other noncurrent assets	285,588		269,583
Total assets	$	4,725,258	$	4,638,671
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	424,919	$	450,723
Accrued expenses and other payables	410,305		475,384
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	56,896		54,366
Total current liabilities	892,120		980,473
Deferred income taxes	104,193		112,067
Other noncurrent liabilities	234,955		235,607
Long-term debt	1,007,801		1,015,415
Total liabilities	2,239,069		2,343,562
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares; outstanding 121,479,939 and 120,586,589 shares	1,290		1,290
Additional paid-in capital	357,413		368,064
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(105,329)		(84,820)
Retained earnings	2,378,789		2,162,925
Less treasury stock 7,580,725 and 8,474,075 shares at cost	(146,206)		(152,582)
Stockholders' equity	2,485,957		2,294,877
Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	232		232
Total stockholders' equity	2,486,189		2,295,109
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,725,258	$	4,638,671

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Net earnings	$	232,889	$	64,093
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,226		41,799
Stock-based compensation	9,619		9,062
Deferred income taxes and other long-term taxes	(5,099)		11,720
Other	(583)		(39)
Asset impairments	—		3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	—		(1,523)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(252,273)		(140,794)
Net cash flows from (used by) operating activities	25,779		(12,088)
Cash flows from (used by) investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(70,150)		(37,201)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other	1,418		743
Net cash flows used by investing activities	(68,732)		(36,458)
Cash flows from (used by) financing activities:
Proceeds from accounts receivable facilities	150,664		4,487
Repayments under accounts receivable facilities	(144,706)		(4,487)
Dividends	(17,025)		(14,406)
Stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures	(16,371)		(10,341)
Repayments of long-term debt	(6,556)		(3,823)
Treasury stock acquired	(5,311)		—
Net cash flows used by financing activities	(39,305)		(28,570)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(550)		(365)
Decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	(82,808)		(77,481)
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	501,129		544,964
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	418,321	$	467,483

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental information:	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash paid for income taxes	$	15,296	$	4,743
Cash paid for interest	8,794		18,691
Noncash activities:
Liabilities related to additions of property, plant and equipment	45,788		20,246
Cash and cash equivalents	$	415,055	$	465,162
Restricted cash	3,266		2,321
Total cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	418,321	$	467,483

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
	Common Stock									Treasury Stock
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	Number of Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Retained Earnings		Number of Shares	Amount		Non-controlling Interest		Total
Balance, September 1, 2021	129,060,664	$	1,290	$	368,064	$	(84,820)	$	2,162,925	(8,474,075)	$	(152,582)	$	232	$	2,295,109
Net earnings								232,889							232,889
Other comprehensive loss						(20,509)									(20,509)
Dividends ($0.14 per share)								(17,025)							(17,025)
Treasury stock acquired										(159,500)	(5,311)				(5,311)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures				(28,058)						1,052,850	11,687				(16,371)
Stock-based compensation				8,316											8,316
Reclassification of share-based liability awards				9,091											9,091
Balance, November 30, 2021	129,060,664	$	1,290	$	357,413	$	(105,329)	$	2,378,789	(7,580,725)	$	(146,206)	$	232	$	2,486,189

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
	Common Stock									Treasury Stock
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	Number of Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Retained Earnings		Number of Shares	Amount		Non-controlling Interest		Total
Balance, September 1, 2020	129,060,664	$	1,290	$	358,912	$	(103,764)	$	1,807,826	(9,839,759)	$	(175,063)	$	212	$	1,889,413
Net earnings								64,093							64,093
Other comprehensive loss						(7,291)									(7,291)
Dividends ($0.12 per share)								(14,406)							(14,406)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures				(23,527)						847,116	13,186				(10,341)
Stock-based compensation				8,011											8,011
Reclassification of share-based liability awards				5,420											5,420
Balance, November 30, 2020	129,060,664	$	1,290	$	348,816	$	(111,055)	$	1,857,513	(8,992,643)	$	(161,877)	$	212	$	1,934,899

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") on a basis consistent with that used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K") filed by Commercial Metals Company ("CMC," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods indicated. These notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 2021 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the relevant three month period ended November 30, 2020.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to a year refers to the fiscal year ended August 31st of that year, unless otherwise noted.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The guidance will be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance, which will depend on the contract assets and liabilities acquired in future business combinations.

In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities About Government Assistance. ASU 2021-10 aims to increase the transparency of government assistance through the disclosure of the types of assistance, an entity's accounting for the assistance and the effect of the assistance on an entity's financial statements. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance based on government assistance received.

NOTE 2. CHANGES IN BUSINESS

Facility Closure and Disposition

In October 2019, the Company closed the melting operations at its Rancho Cucamonga facility, which is part of the North America segment, and in August 2020, the Company announced plans to sell the facility. Additionally, in September 2021, the Company ceased operations at a rebar fabrication facility adjacent to the Rancho Cucamonga facility. Due to these closures, the Company recorded $8.0 million of expenses in the three months ended November 30, 2020 related to asset impairments, severance, pension curtailment, environmental obligations and vendor agreement terminations. Expenses recorded in the three months ended November 30, 2021 were immaterial. The closures did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations.

As of August 31, 2021, the associated assets of the Rancho Cucamonga facility and the adjacent rebar fabrication facility, comprised of property, plant and equipment, net, met the criteria for classification as held for sale. As such, the Company classified $24.9 million within assets held for sale in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as of November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

On September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets associated with the facilities. On December 28, 2021, the sale of the assets associated with the facilities was completed for gross proceeds of $313.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

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NOTE 3. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"):

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	(105,680)	$	21,781	$	(921)	$	(84,820)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(39,688)		27,474		(8)		(12,222)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(3,789)		—		(3,789)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(4,500)		2		(4,498)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(39,688)		19,185		(6)		(20,509)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	(145,368)	$	40,966	$	(927)	$	(105,329)

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(87,933)	$	(11,334)	$	(4,497)	$	(103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8,388)		1,437		(20)		(6,971)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(67)		—		(67)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(260)		7		(253)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,388)		1,110		(13)		(7,291)
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(96,321)	$	(10,224)	$	(4,510)	$	(111,055)

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(1) Reclassifications for gains on derivatives included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

NOTE 4. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Each fabricated product contract sold by the North America segment represents a single performance obligation. Revenue from contracts where the Company provides fabricated product and installation services is recognized over time using an input measure, and these contracts represented 9% and 14% of net sales in the North America segment in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Revenue from contracts where the Company does not provide installation services is recognized over time using an output measure, and these contracts represented 9% of net sales in the North America segment in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Remaining net sales in the North America segment were recognized at a point in time concurrent with the transfer of control, or as amounts were billed to the customer under an available practical expedient.

The following table provides information about assets and liabilities from contracts with customers:

(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)	$	61,888	$	64,168
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)	29,066		23,948

The amount of revenue reclassified from August 31, 2021 contract liabilities during the three months ended November 30, 2021 was approximately $10.3 million.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of fabricated product contracts where revenue is recognized using an input or output measure for which work has not yet been performed. As of November 30, 2021, $862.7 million was allocated to remaining performance obligations in the North America segment related to those contracts.

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NOTE 5. INVENTORIES, NET

The majority of the Company's inventories are in the form of semi-finished and finished goods. Under the Company’s business model, products are sold to external customers in various stages, from semi-finished billets through fabricated steel, leading these categories to be combined. As such, at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, work in process inventories were immaterial. At November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, the Company's raw materials inventories were $329.9 million and $286.1 million, respectively.

NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill by reportable segment at November 30, 2021 is detailed in the following table:

(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Consolidated
Goodwill, gross*	$	71,941	$	4,094	$	76,035
Accumulated impairment*	(10,036)		(147)		(10,183)
Goodwill, net*	$	61,905	$	3,947	$	65,852

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* The change in balance from August 31, 2021 was immaterial.

The total gross carrying amounts of the Company's intangible assets subject to amortization were $21.3 million and $21.7 million, and the total net carrying amounts were $9.3 million and $10.1 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively. These assets were included in other noncurrent assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Intangible amortization expense from continuing operations related to such intangible assets was immaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Excluding goodwill, the Company did not have any significant intangible assets with indefinite lives at November 30, 2021.

NOTE 7. LEASES

The following table presents the components of the total leased assets and lease liabilities and their classification in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets:

(in thousands)	Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Assets:
Operating assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	118,855	$	112,202
Finance assets	Property, plant and equipment, net	53,221		55,308
Total leased assets		$	172,076	$	167,510
Liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities:
Current	Accrued expenses and other payables	$	28,327	$	26,433
Long-term	Other noncurrent liabilities	97,891		93,409
Total operating lease liabilities		126,218		119,842
Finance lease liabilities:
Current	Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,808		16,040
Long-term	Long-term debt	33,128		36,104
Total finance lease liabilities		48,936		52,144
Total lease liabilities		$	175,154	$	171,986

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The components of lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	8,584	$	8,722
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets	3,235		3,239
Interest on lease liabilities	514		555
Total finance lease expense	3,749		3,794
Variable and short-term lease expense	5,162		4,962
Total lease expense	$	17,495	$	17,478

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases are presented in the following table:

	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	6.0		6.2
Finance leases	3.4		3.6
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	4.275	%	4.451	%
Finance leases	4.045	%	4.079	%

Cash flow and other information related to leases is included in the following table:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	8,749	$	9,047
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	519		560
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	4,199		3,795
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	15,912	$	12,267
Finance leases	1,002		6,300

Future maturities of lease liabilities at November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
Year 1	$	33,528	$	17,480
Year 2	28,441		15,170
Year 3	22,763		12,163
Year 4	17,842		5,719
Year 5	12,984		1,362
Thereafter	29,033		512
Total lease payments	144,591		52,406
Less imputed interest	18,373		3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$	126,218	$	48,936

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NOTE 8. CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS

Long-term debt was as follows: 

(in thousands)	Weighted Average Interest Rate as of November 30, 2021	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
2031 Notes	3.875%	$	300,000	$	300,000
2027 Notes	5.375%	300,000		300,000
2023 Notes	4.875%	330,000		330,000
Poland Term Loan	3.080%	44,055		49,726
Short-term borrowings	1.161%	29,992		26,560
Other	5.100%	19,492		19,492
Finance leases		48,936		52,144
Total debt		1,072,475		1,077,922
Less debt issuance costs		7,778		8,141
Total amounts outstanding		1,064,697		1,069,781
Less current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings		56,896		54,366
Long-term debt		$	1,007,801	$	1,015,415

The Company had no amounts drawn under its $400.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") at November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021. The availability under the Revolver was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit totaling $3.0 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

The Company has a Term Loan facility (the "Poland Term Loan") through its subsidiary, CMC Poland Sp. z.o.o. ("CMCP"). At November 30, 2021, PLN 181.0 million, or $44.1 million, was outstanding, compared to the maximum amount available under the facility, PLN 190.5 million, or $49.7 million, which was outstanding as of August 31, 2021.

The Company also has credit facilities in Poland through its subsidiary, CMCP. At November 30, 2021, CMCP's credit facilities totaled PLN 300.0 million, or $73.0 million. There were no amounts outstanding under these facilities as of November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021. The available balance of these credit facilities was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit, guarantees, and/or other financial assurance instruments, which totaled $0.9 million and $5.7 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively.

The Company's debt agreements require compliance with certain non-financial and financial covenants, including an interest coverage ratio and a debt to capitalization ratio. At November 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in its debt agreements.

Accounts Receivable Facilities

The Company had no advance payments outstanding under its U.S. trade accounts receivable facility at November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021.

The Poland accounts receivable facility had a limit of PLN 288.0 million, or $70.1 million, at November 30, 2021. The Company had PLN 123.2 million, or $30.0 million, advance payments outstanding under the Poland accounts receivable facility at November 30, 2021, and PLN 101.7 million, or $26.6 million, advance payments outstanding at August 31, 2021.

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NOTE 9. DERIVATIVES

The Company's global operations and product lines expose it to risks from fluctuations in metal commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and natural gas, electricity and other energy prices. One objective of the Company's risk management program is to mitigate these risks using derivative instruments. The Company enters into (i) metal commodity futures and forward contracts to mitigate the risk of unanticipated changes in net earnings due to price volatility in these commodities, (ii) foreign currency forward contracts that match the expected settlements for purchases and sales denominated in foreign currencies and (iii) natural gas and electricity commodity derivatives to mitigate the risk related to price volatility of these commodities.

At November 30, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $320.2 million and $217.5 million, respectively. At August 31, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $389.5 million and $213.4 million, respectively.

The following table provides information regarding the Company's commodity contract commitments at November 30, 2021:

Commodity	Long/Short	Total
Aluminum	Long	1,875	MT
Copper	Long	612	MT
Copper	Short	9,095	MT
Electricity	Long	1,817,000	MW(h)
Natural Gas	Long	1,631,700	MMBtu

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MT = Metric Ton

MW(h) = Megawatt hour

MMBtu = Metric Million British thermal unit

The Company designates only those contracts which closely match the terms of the underlying transaction as hedges for accounting purposes. Certain foreign currency and commodity contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, although management believes they are essential economic hedges.

Foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a loss, before income taxes, of $8.0 million and $1.9 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Commodity derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a gain, before income taxes, of $2.7 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021, and a loss, before income taxes, of $5.6 million in the three months ended November 30, 2020, primarily recorded in cost of goods sold within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments resulted in net gains of $22.2 million and $1.2 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

The Company's natural gas and electricity commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments have maturities extending to November 2024 and December 2030, respectively. Included in the AOCI balance as of November 30, 2021 was an estimated net gain of $3.9 million from cash flow hedging instruments that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. See Note 10, Fair Value, for the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE

The Company has established a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. These levels are determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Levels within the hierarchy are defined within the Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies footnote in the 2021 Form 10-K.

The following tables summarize information regarding the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

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			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	361,387	$	361,387	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	50,253		2,361		—		47,892
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	1,207		—		1,207		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	375		375		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	4,072		—		4,072		—

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	August 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	441,297	$	441,297	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	27,323		910		—		26,413
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	2,537		—		2,537		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	1,352		1,352		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	1,880		—		1,880		—

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(1) Investment deposit accounts are short-term in nature, and the value is determined by principal plus interest. The investment portfolio mix can change each period based on the Company's assessment of investment options.

(2) Derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 1 are commodity futures contracts valued based on quoted market prices in the London Metal Exchange or New York Mercantile Exchange. Amounts in Level 2 are based on broker quotes in the over-the-counter market. Derivatives classified as Level 3 are described below. Further discussion regarding the Company's use of derivative instruments is included in Note 9, Derivatives.

The fair value estimate of the Level 3 commodity derivative is based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model primarily utilizing unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data. The Company forecasts future energy rates using a range of historical prices ("floating rate"). The floating rate is the only significant unobservable input used in the Company's discounted cash flow model. The following table summarizes the floating rate used to measure the fair value of the commodity derivative at November 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Floating rate (PLN)
November 30,	Low	High	Average
2021	252.79	540.39	348.99
2020	151.66	247.56	203.96

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 commodity derivative recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The fluctuation in energy rates over time may cause volatility in the fair value estimate and is the primary reason for unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income ("OCI") in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020.

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(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	26,413
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	25,208
Reclassification for gain included in net earnings(2)	(3,729)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	47,892
(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(15,007)
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	1,393
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(13,614)

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(1)    Unrealized holding gains are included in OCI in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

(2)    Gains included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

There were no material non-recurring fair value remeasurements during the three months ended November 30, 2021 or 2020.

The carrying values of the Company's short-term items, including documentary letters of credit and notes payable, approximate fair value.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

		November 30, 2021				August 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
2031 Notes (1)	Level 2	$	300,000	$	297,378	$	300,000	$	306,279
2027 Notes (1)	Level 2	300,000		309,978		300,000		316,839
2023 Notes (1)	Level 2	330,000		341,058		330,000		348,071
Poland Term Loan(2)	Level 2	44,055		44,055		49,726		49,726
Short-term borrowings (2)	Level 2	29,992		29,992		26,560		26,560

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(1) The fair values of the Notes were determined based on indicated market values.

(2) The Poland Term Loan and short-term borrowings contain variable interest rates, and as a result, the carrying values approximate fair value.

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NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company's stock-based compensation plans are described in Note 13, Stock-Based Compensation Plans, to the consolidated financial statements in the 2021 Form 10-K. In general, restricted stock units vest ratably over a period of three years. Subject to the achievement of performance targets established by the Compensation Committee of CMC's Board of Directors, performance stock units vest after a period of three years.

During the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted the following awards under its stock-based compensation plans:

	November 30, 2021			November 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity method	1,407	$	27.77	1,399	$	20.39
Liability method	261	N/A		324	N/A

The Company recorded immaterial mark-to-market adjustments on liability awards for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. At November 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding 591,483 equivalent shares accounted for under the liability method. The Company expects 561,908 equivalent shares to vest.

The following table summarizes total stock-based compensation expense, including fair value remeasurements, which was primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of earnings:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Stock-based compensation expense	$	9,619	$	9,062

NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive securities outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The effect of dilutive securities includes the impact of outstanding stock-based incentive awards and shares purchased by employees through participation in the Company's employee stock purchase plan.

The calculations of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations were as follows: 

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Average basic shares outstanding	121,129,679		119,762,706
Effect of dilutive securities	1,668,059		1,365,338
Average diluted shares outstanding	122,797,738		121,128,044
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.92	$	0.53
Diluted	$	1.90	$	0.53

Anti-dilutive shares not included above were immaterial for all periods presented.

Restricted stock is included in the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding, but omitted from the basic EPS calculation until the shares vest.

In October 2021, CMC's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which CMC may repurchase up to $350.0 million of shares of common stock. During the three months ended November 30, 2021, the Company repurchased

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159,500 shares of CMC common stock, at an average purchase price of $33.28 per share. CMC had remaining authorization to repurchase $344.7 million of shares of common stock at November 30, 2021.

NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company becomes involved in litigation, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental matters. At November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, the amounts accrued for cleanup and remediation costs at certain sites in response to statutes enforced by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA") were immaterial. Total accrued environmental liabilities, including CERCLA sites, were $5.2 million and $7.1 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively, of which $2.2 million and $2.3 million were classified as other long-term liabilities at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively. These amounts have not been discounted to their present values. Due to evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent uncertainties of the estimation process and other factors, amounts accrued could vary significantly from amounts paid.

NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company structures its business into two reportable segments: North America and Europe. See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements in the 2021 Form 10-K for more information about the reportable segments, including the types of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its net sales. Corporate and Other contains earnings or losses on assets and liabilities related to the Company's Benefit Restoration Plan assets and short-term investments, expenses of the Company's corporate headquarters, interest expense related to its long-term debt and intercompany eliminations.

The following is a summary of certain financial information from continuing operations by reportable segment and Corporate and Other:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801
Adjusted EBITDA	268,524		79,832		(34,334)		314,022
Total assets at November 30, 2021	3,389,890		736,872		598,496		4,725,258

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803
Adjusted EBITDA	155,634		14,470		(26,471)		143,633
Total assets at August 31, 2021	3,221,465		729,766		687,440		4,638,671

The following table presents a reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Interest expense	11,035		14,259
Income taxes	28,872		21,593
Depreciation and amortization	41,226		41,799
Asset impairments	—		3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	—		(1,523)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	$	314,022	$	143,633

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Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables display revenue by reportable segment and Corporate and Other from external customers, disaggregated by major product:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	353,092	$	6,960	$	—	$	360,052
Steel products	675,042		243,145		—		918,187
Downstream products	514,396		70,072		—		584,468
Other	111,092		8,385		(383)		119,094
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,653,622		328,562		(383)		1,981,801
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		494		(494)		—
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	210,237	$	2,830	$	—	$	213,067
Steel products	457,657		151,455		—		609,112
Downstream products	437,029		34,473		—		471,502
Other	90,090		5,427		2,605		98,122
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,195,013		194,185		2,605		1,391,803
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		411		(411)		—
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803

NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On December 3, 2021, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire TAC Acquisition Corp. ("Tensar"), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund, Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., and a leading global provider of engineered solutions for subgrade reinforcement and soil stabilization used in road, infrastructure and commercial construction projects. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of calendar year 2022, and is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including customary regulatory review. Upon closing, the Company will pay a cash purchase price of $550.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction is not contingent on any financing arrangements.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In the following discussion, references to "we," "us," "our" or the "Company" mean Commercial Metals Company ("CMC") and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Form 10-Q"), and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K"). This discussion contains or incorporates by reference "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results, based on information available at the time this Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or, with respect to any document incorporated by reference, available at the time that such document was prepared. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those identified in the section entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of Item 2 of this Form 10-Q and in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our 2021 Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the three month period ended November 30, 2020.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as set forth in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in our 2021 Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SUMMARY

Business Overview

As a vertically integrated organization, we manufacture, recycle and fabricate steel and metal products and provide related materials and services through a network of facilities that includes seven electric arc furnace ("EAF") mini mills, two EAF micro mills, one rerolling mill, steel fabrication and processing plants, construction-related product warehouses and metal recycling facilities in the U.S. and Poland. Our operations are conducted through two reportable segments: North America and Europe.

When considering our results for the period, we evaluate our operating performance by comparing net sales, in the aggregate and for both of our segments, in the current period to net sales in the corresponding period. In doing so, we focus on changes in average selling price per ton and tons shipped for each of our product categories as these are the two variables that typically have the greatest impact on our results of operations. We group our products into three categories: raw materials, steel products and downstream products. Raw materials include ferrous and nonferrous scrap, steel products include rebar, merchant and other steel products, such as billets and wire rod, and downstream products include fabricated rebar and steel fence post.

Key Performance Indicators

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations ("adjusted EBITDA") is used by management to compare and evaluate the period-over-period underlying business operational performance of our segments. Adjusted EBITDA is the sum of the Company's earnings from continuing operations before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment expense. Although there are many factors that can impact a segment’s adjusted EBITDA and, therefore, our overall earnings, changes in steel products metal margin and downstream products margin over scrap costs period-over-period is a consistent area of focus for our Company and industry. Steel products metal margin and downstream products margin over scrap costs are metrics used by management to monitor the results of our vertically integrated organization. Steel products metal margin is the difference between the average selling price per ton of rebar, merchant and other steel products and the cost of ferrous scrap per ton utilized by our steel mills to produce these products. An increase or decrease in input costs can impact profitability of these products when there is no corresponding change in selling prices due to competitive pressures on prices. Downstream products margin over scrap costs is the difference between the average selling price per ton of fabricated rebar and steel fence post products and the scrap input costs to produce these products. The majority of our downstream products selling

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prices per ton are fixed at the beginning of a project and these projects last one to two years on average. Because the selling price generally remains fixed over the life of a project, changes in input costs over the life of the project can significantly impact profitability.

Impact of COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ("COVID-19" or "pandemic") on our operations was limited during the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. We continue to evaluate the nature and extent of future impacts of the evolving pandemic on our operations and are complying with applicable federal, state and local law and considering relevant guidance, including the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and other authorities, to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, families, suppliers, customers and communities. Given the dynamic and uncertain nature and duration of the pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate the long-term impact of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations and overall financial performance at this time.

Financial Results Overview

The following discussion of our results of operations is based on our continuing operations.

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020
Net sales	$	1,981,801	$	1,391,803
Earnings from continuing operations	232,889		63,911
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.90	$	0.53

Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2021 increased $590.0 million, or 42%, compared to the corresponding period. The growth in net sales is largely attributable to rising prices, which have favorably impacted year-over-year selling prices across all major product lines in both of our segments. Continued strong demand in our end-use markets has supported the growth in average selling prices, while volumes across our product lines remained relatively flat in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period.

In the first quarter of 2022, we achieved earnings from continuing operations of $232.9 million, an increase of $169.0 million, or 264%, compared to the corresponding period. The increase was driven by the significant expansion of steel products metal margin per ton and raw materials margin over purchase cost per ton, as the increases in selling prices outpaced the rising input costs of ferrous scrap utilized in our steel mill operations and the price paid to purchase obsolete and industrial scrap in our scrap metal recycling operations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $9.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021 compared to the corresponding period. The increase was driven largely by a $3.6 million increase in labor-related expenses in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, and $3.2 million of acquisition-related costs incurred during the first quarter of 2022, with no such amount in the corresponding period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended November 30, 2021 decreased $3.2 million compared to the corresponding period. The decrease was driven largely by the lower interest rate on the 2031 Notes, which were outstanding during the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the interest rate on the 2026 Notes, which were outstanding during the corresponding period.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended November 30, 2021 was 11.0%, compared with 25.3% in the corresponding period. The decrease is primarily due to the recognition of a capital loss on a tax restructuring transaction during the three months ended November 30, 2021.

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SEGMENT OPERATING DATA

Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts below are from continuing operations and calculated before income taxes. See Note 14, Business Segments, for more information. The operational data presented in the tables below is calculated using averages and, therefore, it is not meaningful to quantify the effect that any individual component had on the segment's net sales or adjusted EBITDA.

North America

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	1,195,013
Adjusted EBITDA	268,524		155,634
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Raw materials	334		330
Rebar	442		486
Merchant and other	257		264
Steel products	699		750
Downstream products	400		371
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products	$	976	$	612
Downstream products	1,092		934
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton	$	428	$	266
Steel products metal margin per ton	548		346

Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2021 increased $458.6 million, or 38%, compared to the corresponding period. The year-over-year increase in net sales was primarily due to average selling price increases of 64% for raw materials, 59% for steel products and 17% for downstream products compared to the corresponding period. The rise in selling prices is supported by strengthened demand in our end-use markets due to greater construction and industrial activity compared to the corresponding period. Net sales was impacted to a lesser extent by a 7% decrease in shipments of steel products due to the absence of production from the former Rancho Cucamonga mill operations. This decrease was offset in part by an 8% increase in shipments of downstream products, largely due to growth in downstream products backlog at August 31, 2021 compared to August 31, 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2021 increased $112.9 million, or 73%, compared to the corresponding period. The year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA in the three months ended November 30, 2021 was due primarily to expansion of raw materials margin over purchase cost per ton and steel products metal margin per ton. Although ferrous and nonferrous scrap prices increased, and inflationary pressures caused an increase in the cost of freight, energy and other steelmaking inputs, the average selling price for raw materials and steel products increased at a greater rate year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $2.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, and $3.3 million for the corresponding period.

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Europe

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Net sales	$	329,056	$	194,596
Adjusted EBITDA	79,832		14,470
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Rebar	103		128
Merchant and other	262		269
Steel products	365		397
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products	$	869	$	461
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton	$	434	$	262
Steel products metal margin per ton	435		199

Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2021 increased $134.5 million, or 69%, compared to the corresponding period. The increase was driven largely by the increase in steel products average selling prices of $408 per ton during the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, supported by continued strong demand for steel products from both construction and industrial end markets. Shipments of steel products decreased 8% compared to the corresponding period, primarily as a result of scheduled maintenance during the first quarter of 2022. Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2021 were also impacted by an unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustment of $13.5 million, due to the increase in the average value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Polish zloty, compared to a favorable foreign currency translation adjustment of $4.7 million during the corresponding period.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2021 increased $65.4 million, or 452%, compared to the corresponding period. The primary driver of the increase in adjusted EBITDA was an expansion in steel products metal margin per ton, which increased 119% compared to the corresponding period, as the growth in average selling price for steel products outpaced the increased costs of ferrous scrap utilized. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2022 we received a $15.5 million energy credit that was recorded as a reduction to cost of goods sold, with no similar credit received in the corresponding period. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2021 included an unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate impact of $3.0 million, compared to an immaterial foreign currency translation adjustment during the corresponding period. Adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $1.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, and $0.7 million for the corresponding period.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and Other reported adjusted EBITDA loss of $34.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $26.5 million in the corresponding period. The primary reason for the increase in the adjusted EBITDA loss was a $4.2 million increase in labor-related expenses year-over-year and a $3.2 million increase in acquisition-related costs incurred in the three months ended November 30, 2021, with no such costs in the corresponding period. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $5.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to $5.1 million for the corresponding period.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash flows from operating activities are our principal sources of liquidity and result primarily from sales of raw materials, steel products, downstream products and related materials and services, as described in Part I, Item 1, Business, of our 2021 Form 10-K. We have a diverse and generally stable customer base, and regularly maintain a substantial amount of accounts receivable. We record allowances for the accounts receivable we estimate will not be collected based on market conditions, customers' financial condition and other factors. Historically, these allowances have not been material. We use credit insurance internationally to mitigate the risk of customer insolvency. We estimate that the amount of credit-insured receivables (and those covered by export letters of credit) was approximately 14% of total trade receivables at November 30, 2021.

We use futures or forward contracts to mitigate the risks from fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and natural gas, electricity and other energy prices. See Note 9, Derivatives, for further information.

The table below reflects our sources, facilities and availability of liquidity at November 30, 2021. See Note 8, Credit Arrangements, for additional information.

(in thousands)	Total Facility		Availability
Cash and cash equivalents	$	415,055	$	415,055
Notes due from 2023 to 2031	930,000		*
Revolver	400,000		396,954
U.S. accounts receivable facility	150,000		150,000
Poland credit facilities	73,039		72,182
Poland accounts receivable facility	70,117		40,125
Poland Term Loan	44,055		—

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*We believe we have access to additional financing and refinancing, if needed, although we can make no assurances as to the form or terms of such financing.

We are continually reviewing our capital resources to determine whether we can meet our short and long-term goals. Our cash and cash equivalents position remains strong at $415.1 million as of November 30, 2021. We anticipate our current cash balances, cash flows from operations and available sources of liquidity will be sufficient to maintain operations, make necessary capital expenditures, pay dividends and opportunistically repurchase shares for at least the next twelve months. Additionally, we believe our long-term liquidity position remains strong and expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs with cash flows from operations and financing arrangements. However, in the event of changes in business conditions or other developments, including a sustained market deterioration, unanticipated regulatory developments, significant acquisitions, competitive pressures, or to the extent our liquidity needs prove to be greater than expected or cash generated from operations is less than anticipated, we may need additional liquidity. To the extent we elect to finance our long-term liquidity needs, we believe that the potential financing capital available to us in the future is sufficient to fund such long-term liquidity needs.

As of November 30, 2021 and 2020, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that may have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities

Net cash flows from operating activities were $25.8 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to net cash flows used by operating activities of $12.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2020. Net earnings increased by $168.8 million year-over-year, offset by a $111.5 million year-over-year net increase in cash used by operating assets and liabilities ("working capital"). The increase in cash used by working capital was primarily due to rising scrap prices and greater inventory levels in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other payables in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, due to the payment of a $32.1 million working capital adjustment related to the fiscal 2019 acquisition from Gerdau S.A. made in the three months ended November 30, 2020, with no such payment in the three months ended November 30, 2021. Operating working capital days decreased four days year-over-year.

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Investing Activities

Net cash flows used by investing activities were $68.7 million and $36.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The $32.3 million increase in net cash flows used by investing activities was primarily caused by an increase in capital expenditures as a result of the construction of our third micro mill located in Mesa, Arizona.

We estimate that our 2022 capital spending will range from $475 million to $525 million. We regularly assess our capital spending based on current and expected results and the amount is subject to change.

In December 2021, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TAC Acquisition Corp. (“Tensar”), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund, Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., for a cash purchase price of $550.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. We anticipate that the transaction will close during the first half of calendar year 2022. See Note 15, Subsequent Event, for more information about the acquisition.

In addition, in January 2022, we announced the plan to construct a fourth micro mill geographically situated to primarily serve the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-Western United States markets. Following the site selection and receipt of state and local incentives, permitting, and other necessary approvals, the construction of the planned mill is expected to take roughly two years.

Financing Activities

Net cash flows used by financing activities were $39.3 million and $28.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Net cash flows used by financing activities increased during the first quarter of 2022 as a result of multiple actions, including an increase of $2.6 million in dividends paid compared to the corresponding period, an increase of $6.0 million in stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures, and $5.3 million of treasury stock acquired under the new share repurchase program which was authorized in October 2021. See Note 12, Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share, for more information on the share repurchase program. Partially offsetting the increase in net cash flows used by financing activities were net proceeds from accounts receivable facilities of $6.0 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to no such net proceeds in the corresponding period.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Our material cash commitments from known contractual and other obligations primarily consist of obligations for long-term debt and related interest, leases for properties and equipment and purchase obligations as part of normal operations. See Note 8, Credit Arrangements, for more information regarding scheduled maturities of our long-term debt. See Note 7, Leases, for additional information on leases.

Our undiscounted purchase obligations due in the twelve months following November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021 were $736.3 million and $638.5 million, respectively, with $189.7 million and $228.0 million due thereafter, respectively. The increase in short-term purchase obligations was primarily due to construction of our third micro mill in Mesa, Arizona, and other planned capital expenditures in connection with normal business operations. The decrease in long-term purchase obligations is a result of a decrease in commitments for commodities used in operations, such as electrodes and natural gas, and certain capital expenditure obligations for the construction of our third micro mill which were fulfilled during the first quarter of 2022.

Other Commercial Commitments

We maintain stand-by letters of credit to provide support for certain transactions that governmental agencies, our insurance providers and suppliers request. At November 30, 2021, we had committed $22.8 million under these arrangements, of which $3.0 million reduced availability under the Revolver.

CONTINGENCIES

We may incur settlements, fines, penalties or judgments due to our involvement in litigation, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental matters. Liabilities and costs associated with litigation-related loss contingencies require estimates and judgments based on our knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding each matter and the advice of our legal counsel. We record liabilities for litigation-related losses when we believe a material loss is probable and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the loss. We evaluate the measurement of recorded liabilities each reporting period based on the current facts and circumstances specific to each matter. The ultimate losses incurred upon final resolution of litigation-related loss contingencies may differ materially from the estimated liability recorded at a particular balance sheet

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date. Changes in estimates are recorded in earnings in the period in which such changes occur. We do not believe that any currently pending legal proceedings to which we are a party will materially affect, individually or in the aggregate, our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, for more information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains or incorporates by reference a number of "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to general economic conditions, key macro-economic drivers that impact our business, the effects of ongoing trade actions, the effects of continued pressure on the liquidity of our customers, potential synergies and organic growth provided by acquisitions and strategic investments, demand for our products, metal margins, the effect of COVID-19 and related governmental and economic responses thereto, the ability to operate our steel mills at full capacity, future availability and cost of supplies of raw materials and energy for our operations, share repurchases, legal proceedings, the undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, U.S. non-residential construction activity, international trade, capital expenditures, our liquidity and our ability to satisfy future liquidity requirements, the proposed Tensar acquisition and the timing thereof, estimated contractual obligations, the expected capabilities and benefits of new facilities, the timeline for execution of our growth plan, and our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The statements in this report that are not historical statements, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by phrases such as we or our management "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "future," "intends," "may," "plans to," "ought," "could," "will," "should," "likely," "appears," "projects," "forecasts," "outlook" or other similar words or phrases, as well as by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions.

Our forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and beliefs as of the time this Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC or, with respect to any document incorporated by reference, as of the time such document was prepared. Although we believe that our expectations are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or circumstances or any other changes. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include those described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our 2021 Form 10-K, as well as the following:

•changes in economic conditions which affect demand for our products or construction activity generally, and the impact of such changes on the highly cyclical steel industry;

•rapid and significant changes in the price of metals, potentially impairing our inventory values due to declines in commodity prices or reducing the profitability of our downstream contracts due to rising commodity pricing;

•impacts from COVID-19 on the economy, demand for our products, global supply chain and on our operations, including the responses of governmental authorities to contain COVID-19 and the impact of various COVID-19 vaccines;

•excess capacity in our industry, particularly in China, and product availability from competing steel mills and other steel suppliers including import quantities and pricing;

•compliance with and changes in existing and future laws, regulations and other legal requirements and judicial decisions that govern our business, including increased environmental regulations associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions;

•involvement in various environmental matters that may result in fines, penalties or judgments;

•evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent uncertainties of the estimation process and other factors that may impact amounts accrued for environmental liabilities;

•potential limitations in our or our customers' abilities to access credit and non-compliance of their contractual obligations, including payment obligations;

•activity in repurchasing shares of our common stock under our repurchase program;

•financial covenants and restrictions on the operation of our business contained in agreements governing our debt;

•our ability to successfully identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions, and the effects that acquisitions may have on our financial leverage;

•risks associated with acquisitions generally, such as the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under applicable antitrust legislation and other regulatory and third party consents and approvals;

•operating and startup risks, as well as market risks associated with the commissioning of new projects could prevent us from realizing anticipated benefits and could result in a loss of all or a substantial part of our investments;

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•lower than expected future levels of revenues and higher than expected future costs;

•failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner;

•impact of goodwill impairment charges;

•impact of long-lived asset impairment charges;

•currency fluctuations;

•global factors, such as trade measures, military conflicts and political uncertainties, including changes to current trade regulations, such as Section 232 trade tariffs and quotas, tax legislation and other regulations which might adversely impact our business;

•availability and pricing of electricity, electrodes and natural gas for mill operations;

•ability to hire and retain key executives and other employees;

•competition from other materials or from competitors that have a lower cost structure or access to greater financial resources;

•information technology interruptions and breaches in security;

•ability to make necessary capital expenditures;

•availability and pricing of raw materials and other items over which we exert little influence, including scrap metal, energy and insurance;

•unexpected equipment failures;

•losses or limited potential gains due to hedging transactions;

•litigation claims and settlements, court decisions, regulatory rulings and legal compliance risks;

•risk of injury or death to employees, customers or other visitors to our operations; and

•civil unrest, protests and riots.

You should refer to the "Risk Factors" disclosed in our periodic and current reports filed with the SEC for specific risks which would cause actual results to be significantly different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results, performance or our achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from historical results, any future results, or performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

During the three months ended November 30, 2021, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the Company's total gross foreign currency exchange contract commitments decreased $69.2 million, or 18%, compared to August 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to forward contracts denominated in Polish zloty with a U.S. dollar functional currency, which decreased $101.3 million, partially offset by forward contracts denominated in euros with a Polish zloty functional currency, which increased $30.5 million compared to August 31, 2021.

There were no other material changes to the information set forth in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, included in our 2021 Form 10-K.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The term "disclosure controls and procedures" is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. This term refers to the controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods, and includes controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, and they have concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during our quarter ended November 30, 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information regarding our legal proceedings, refer to Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q.

With respect to administrative or judicial proceedings arising under any federal, state or local provisions that have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or primarily for the purpose of protecting the environment, we have determined that we will disclose any such proceeding to which a governmental authority is a party if we reasonably believe such proceeding could result in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of at least $1.0 million. We believe that this threshold is reasonably designed to result in disclosure of environmental proceedings that are material to our business or financial condition. Applying this threshold, there were no environmental matters to disclose for this period.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our 2021 Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table provides information about purchases of equity securities registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, as amended, made by the Company or any affiliated purchasers during the quarter ended November 30, 2021.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(1)
Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs As of the End of Period
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	27,598,706
October 1, 2021 - October 12, 2021	—	—		—	27,598,706
October 13, 2021 - October 31, 2021	44,000	31.99		44,000	348,592,440
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021	115,500	33.77		115,500	344,692,005
	159,500			159,500

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(1) On October 13, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $350.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. This new program replaces the previously existing $100.0 million program announced on October 27, 2014, which was terminated by the Board of Directors in connection with the approval of the new program. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares of CMC common stock and may be modified, suspended, extended or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice. See Note 12, Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share, to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q for more information on the share repurchase program.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

2.1†	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 3, 2021, by and among Commercial Metals Company, Tahoe Merger Sub Inc., TAC Acquisition Corp. and Castle Harlan Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Commercial Metals Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(a)	Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated March 2, 1989 (filed as Exhibit 3(i) to Commercial Metals Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(b)	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated February 1, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 3(i)(a) to Commercial Metals Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(c)	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated February 17, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 3(i)(b) to Commercial Metals Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(d)	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated January 30, 2004 (filed as Exhibit 3(i)(d) to Commercial Metals Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 29, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(e)	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated January 26, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 3(i) to Commercial Metals Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1(f)	Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 2 to Commercial Metals Company's Form 8-A filed August 3, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2	Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Commercial Metals Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 23, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1	Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated September 29, 2021, by and among TAMCO, CMC Steel Fabricators, Inc., as sellers, and BTC III Acquisitions LLC, as buyer (filed as exhibit 10.1 to Commercial Metals Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 30, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2	Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement, dated effective as of November 4, 2021, by and between Tracy L. Porter and Commercial Metals Company (filed herewith).
10.3	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated effective as of November 4, 2021, by and between Ty Garrison and Commercial Metals Company (filed herewith).
10.4	Amendment to Terms and Conditions of Stock Award, Employment and Separation, dated as effective November 4, 2021, by and between Paul J. Lawrence and Commercial Metals Company (filed herewith).
31.1	Certification of Barbara R. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Metals Company, pursuant to Section 302 to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31.2	Certification of Paul J. Lawrence, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Commercial Metals Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.1	Certification of Barbara R. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Metals Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
32.2	Certification of Paul J. Lawrence, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Commercial Metals Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith).
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith).
101.CAL	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.DEF	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.LAB	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.PRE	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).

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† Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5), and Commercial Metals Company agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

	COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
January 10, 2022	/s/ Paul J. Lawrence
	Paul J. Lawrence
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Duly authorized officer and principal financial officer of the registrant)

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EX-10.2

Page 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be duly executed as on November 11, 2021 to be effective as of the Effective Date. ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO BY: EXECUTIVE /s/ Tracy L. Porter Tracy L. Porter EMPLOYER: COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY By: /s/ Barbara R. Smith Barbara Smith, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

EX-10.3

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. EXECUTIVE EMPLOYER COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY /s/ Ty L. Garrison Ty L. Garrison By: /s/ Barbara R. Smith Barbara R. Smith Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

EX-10.4

Page 1 AMENDMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STOCK AWARD, EMPLOYMENT AND SEPARATION THIS AMENDMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STOCK AWARD, EMPLOYMENT AND SEPARATION (“Amendment”) is made as of November 4, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (“Employer” or the “Company”) and PAUL J. LAWRENCE (“Executive”), for the purpose of amending and clarifying that certain Terms and Conditions of Stock Award, Employment and Separation by and between Employer and Executive entered into as of August 13, 2019 (the “Agreement”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. R E C I T A L S WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1 of the Agreement, the Agreement may be amended by a writing signed by both Parties; and WHEREAS, consistent with the terms hereof, the Parties desire to amend and clarify Sections 1, 2(e), 4, 5(a), and 8(d) of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual promises contained herein and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, in accordance with Section 1 of the Agreement, the Parties hereby amend the Agreement and supersede the following provisions of the Agreement: 1. The first sentence of Section 1 of the Agreement is replaced and superseded with the following language: 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to formalize the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment with Employer as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of November 4, 2021. The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended herein, the remainder of Section 1 of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force in effect as written. 2. The first sentence of Section 2(e) of the Agreement is replaced and superseded with the following language: e. “GOOD REASON” shall mean (i) the occurrence, without Executive’s written consent, of a breach of any material provision of this Agreement by Employer; or (ii) a significant reduction in the authorities, duties, responsibilities, compensation and/or title of Executive as set forth in this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended herein, the remainder of Section 2 of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force in effect as written. 3. The first sentence of Section 4 of the Agreement is replaced and superseded with the following language:

Page 2 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Upon execution of this Agreement, Executive shall diligently render services to Employer as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in accordance with Employer’s directives and shall use his best efforts and good faith in accomplishing such directives. The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended herein, the remainder of Section 4 of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force in effect as written. 4. Section 5(a) of the Agreement is replaced and superseded with the following language: a. SALARY. Executive shall receive an annual base salary of not less than $595,000.00 during the term of this Agreement. Such base salary may be adjusted from time to time. Such base salary may be increased at the sole discretion of Employer but may not be decreased without Executive’s written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may voluntarily decrease Executive’s base salary at any time. The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended herein, the remainder of Section 5 of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force in effect as written. 5. Section 8(d) of the Agreement is amended by adding the following subsection: (iv) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, that Executive may disclose Confidential Information when required to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction, by any governmental agency having authority over Executive or the business of the Company or by any administrative body or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with jurisdiction to order Executive to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information. Additionally, Executive and the Company agree that nothing in this Agreement is intended to interfere with Executive’s right to (a) report possible violations of federal, state or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity charged with the enforcement of any laws; (b) make other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state or local law or regulation; (c) file a claim or charge with any federal, state or local government agency or entity; or (d) testify, assist, or participate in an investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by any federal, state or local government or law enforcement agency, entity or court. In making or initiating any such reports or disclosures, Executive need not seek the Company’s prior authorization and is not required to notify the Company of any such reports or disclosures. Additionally, Executive is hereby notified that 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b)(1) states: “An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that— (A) is made—(i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other

Page 3 proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.” Accordingly, the Parties to this Agreement have the right to disclose in confidence trade secrets to Federal, State, and local government officials, or to an attorney, for the sole purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. The Parties also have the right to disclose trade secrets in a document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, but only if the filing is made under seal and protected from public disclosure. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b). The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended herein, the remainder of Section 8 of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and continue in full force in effect as written. 6. The Parties acknowledge and agree that except as expressly amended by this Amendment, the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in accordance with the provisions thereof. 7. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that this Amendment does not alter the at-will employment relationship between the Parties and that Executive’s decision to enter into this Amendment is voluntary and knowingly made. * * * *

Page 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be duly executed as of the date first written above. ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO BY: EXECUTIVE /s/ Paul J. Lawrence Paul J. Lawrence EMPLOYER: COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY By: /s/ Barbara R. Smith Barbara Smith, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Barbara R. Smith, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Commercial Metals Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 10, 2022

/s/ Barbara R. Smith

Barbara R. Smith

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Paul J. Lawrence, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Commercial Metals Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 10, 2022

/s/ Paul J. Lawrence

Paul J. Lawrence

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Commercial Metals Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2021 (the “Report”), I, Barbara R. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Barbara R. Smith

Barbara R. Smith

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: January 10, 2022

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Commercial Metals Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2021 (the “Report”), I, Paul J. Lawrence, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Paul J. Lawrence

Paul J. Lawrence

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 10, 2022

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Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Jan. 07, 2022
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-4304
Entity Registrant Name	COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	75-0725338
Entity Address, Address Line One	6565 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town	Irving
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	75039
City Area Code	(214)
Local Phone Number	689-4300
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	CMC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		121,481,234
Entity Central Index Key	0000022444
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales		$ 1,981,801	$ 1,391,803
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		1,586,410	1,174,819
Selling, general and administrative expenses		122,595	113,627
Interest expense		11,035	14,259
Asset impairments		0	3,594
Total costs and expenses		1,720,040	1,306,299
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes		261,761	85,504
Income taxes		28,872	21,593
Earnings from continuing operations		232,889	63,911
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes		0	250
Income taxes		0	68
Earnings from discontinued operations		0	182
Net earnings		$ 232,889	$ 64,093
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations (in USD per share)	[1]	$ 1.92	$ 0.53
Earnings from discontinued operations (in USD per share)	[1]	0	0
Net earnings (in USD per share)	[1]	1.92	0.54
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings from continuing operations (in USD per share)	[1]	1.90	0.53
Earnings from discontinued operations (in USD per share)	[1]	0	0
Net earnings (in USD per share)	[1]	$ 1.90	$ 0.53
Average basic shares outstanding (shares)		121,129,679	119,762,706
Average diluted shares outstanding (shares)		122,797,738	121,128,044

[1] *Earnings Per Share ("EPS") is calculated independently for each component and may not sum to Net EPS due to rounding.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 232,889	$ 64,093
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment after reclassification	(39,688)	(8,388)
Derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain	22,254	1,164
Reclassification for realized gain	(3,069)	(54)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	19,185	1,110
Defined benefit plans loss after amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses	(6)	(13)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(20,509)	(7,291)
Comprehensive income	$ 212,380	$ 56,802

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 415,055	$ 497,745
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,550 and $5,553)	1,095,612	1,105,580
Inventories, net	1,071,759	935,387
Prepaid and other current assets	178,867	173,033
Assets held for sale	25,083	25,083
Total current assets	2,786,376	2,736,828
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,587,442	1,566,123
Goodwill	65,852	66,137
Other noncurrent assets	285,588	269,583
Total assets	4,725,258	4,638,671
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	424,919	450,723
Accrued expenses and other payables	410,305	475,384
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	56,896	54,366
Total current liabilities	892,120	980,473
Deferred income taxes	104,193	112,067
Other noncurrent liabilities	234,955	235,607
Long-term debt	1,007,801	1,015,415
Total liabilities	2,239,069	2,343,562
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares; outstanding 121,479,939 and 120,586,589 shares	1,290	1,290
Additional paid-in capital	357,413	368,064
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(105,329)	(84,820)
Retained earnings	2,378,789	2,162,925
Less treasury stock 7,580,725 and 8,474,075 shares at cost	(146,206)	(152,582)
Stockholders' equity	2,485,957	2,294,877
Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	232	232
Total stockholders' equity	2,486,189	2,295,109
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,725,258	$ 4,638,671

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 5,550	$ 5,553
Common stock, par value (in USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	129,060,664	129,060,664
Common stock, shares outstanding	121,479,939	120,586,589
Treasury stock, shares	7,580,725	8,474,075

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 232,889	$ 64,093
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,226	41,799
Stock-based compensation	9,619	9,062
Deferred income taxes and other long-term taxes	(5,099)	11,720
Other	(583)	(39)
Asset impairments	0	3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	0	(1,523)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(252,273)	(140,794)
Net cash flows from (used by) operating activities	25,779	(12,088)
Cash flows from (used by) investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(70,150)	(37,201)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other	1,418	743
Net cash flows used by investing activities	(68,732)	(36,458)
Cash flows from (used by) financing activities:
Proceeds from accounts receivable facilities	150,664	4,487
Repayments under accounts receivable facilities	(144,706)	(4,487)
Dividends	(17,025)	(14,406)
Stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures	(16,371)	(10,341)
Repayments of long-term debt	(6,556)	(3,823)
Treasury stock acquired	(5,311)	0
Net cash flows used by financing activities	(39,305)	(28,570)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(550)	(365)
Decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents	(82,808)	(77,481)
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	418,321	467,483
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 418,321	$ 467,483

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 15,296	$ 4,743
Cash paid for interest	8,794	18,691
Noncash activities:
Liabilities related to additions of property, plant and equipment	45,788	20,246
Cash and cash equivalents	415,055	465,162
Restricted Cash	3,266	2,321
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total	$ 418,321	$ 467,483

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2020	$ 1,889,413	$ 1,290	$ 358,912	$ (103,764)	$ 1,807,826	$ (175,063)	$ 212
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2020		129,060,664
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares at Aug. 31, 2020						(9,839,759)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	64,093				64,093
Other comprehensive loss	(7,291)
Dividends	(14,406)				(14,406)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures	(10,341)		(23,527)			$ 13,186
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures, shares						847,116
Stock-based compensation	8,011		8,011
Reclassification of share-based liability awards	5,420		5,420
Ending balance at Nov. 30, 2020	1,934,899	$ 1,290	348,816	(111,055)	1,857,513	$ (161,877)	212
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2020		129,060,664
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares at Nov. 30, 2020						(8,992,643)
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2021	$ 2,295,109	$ 1,290	368,064	(84,820)	2,162,925	$ (152,582)	232
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2021	129,060,664	129,060,664
Beginning balance, treasury stock, shares at Aug. 31, 2021	(8,474,075)					(8,474,075)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	$ 232,889				232,889
Other comprehensive loss	(20,509)
Dividends	$ (17,025)				(17,025)
Treasury stock acquired, shares	(159,500)					(159,500)
Treasury stock acquired	$ (5,311)					$ (5,311)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures	(16,371)		(28,058)			$ 11,687
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures, shares						1,052,850
Stock-based compensation	8,316		8,316
Reclassification of share-based liability awards	9,091		9,091
Ending balance at Nov. 30, 2021	$ 2,486,189	$ 1,290	$ 357,413	$ (105,329)	$ 2,378,789	$ (146,206)	$ 232
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2021	129,060,664	129,060,664
Ending balance, treasury stock, shares at Nov. 30, 2021	(7,580,725)					(7,580,725)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends per share (in USD per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.12

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounting policies

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") on a basis consistent with that used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K") filed by Commercial Metals Company ("CMC," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods indicated. These notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 2021 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the relevant three month period ended November 30, 2020.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to a year refers to the fiscal year ended August 31st of that year, unless otherwise noted.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The guidance will be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance, which will depend on the contract assets and liabilities acquired in future business combinations.

In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities About Government Assistance. ASU 2021-10 aims to increase the transparency of government assistance through the disclosure of the types of assistance, an entity's accounting for the assistance and the effect of the assistance on an entity's financial statements. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance based on government assistance received.

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CHANGES IN BUSINESS

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Changes in Business

NOTE 2. CHANGES IN BUSINESS

Facility Closure and Disposition

In October 2019, the Company closed the melting operations at its Rancho Cucamonga facility, which is part of the North America segment, and in August 2020, the Company announced plans to sell the facility. Additionally, in September 2021, the Company ceased operations at a rebar fabrication facility adjacent to the Rancho Cucamonga facility. Due to these closures, the Company recorded $8.0 million of expenses in the three months ended November 30, 2020 related to asset impairments, severance, pension curtailment, environmental obligations and vendor agreement terminations. Expenses recorded in the three months ended November 30, 2021 were immaterial. The closures did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations.

As of August 31, 2021, the associated assets of the Rancho Cucamonga facility and the adjacent rebar fabrication facility, comprised of property, plant and equipment, net, met the criteria for classification as held for sale. As such, the Company classified $24.9 million within assets held for sale in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as of November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

On September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets associated with the facilities. On December 28, 2021, the sale of the assets associated with the facilities was completed for gross proceeds of $313.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

NOTE 3. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"):

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	(105,680)	$	21,781	$	(921)	$	(84,820)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(39,688)		27,474		(8)		(12,222)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(3,789)		—		(3,789)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(4,500)		2		(4,498)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(39,688)		19,185		(6)		(20,509)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	(145,368)	$	40,966	$	(927)	$	(105,329)

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(87,933)	$	(11,334)	$	(4,497)	$	(103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8,388)		1,437		(20)		(6,971)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(67)		—		(67)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(260)		7		(253)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,388)		1,110		(13)		(7,291)
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(96,321)	$	(10,224)	$	(4,510)	$	(111,055)

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(1) Reclassifications for gains on derivatives included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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REVENUE RECOGNITION

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

NOTE 4. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Each fabricated product contract sold by the North America segment represents a single performance obligation. Revenue from contracts where the Company provides fabricated product and installation services is recognized over time using an input measure, and these contracts represented 9% and 14% of net sales in the North America segment in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Revenue from contracts where the Company does not provide installation services is recognized over time using an output measure, and these contracts represented 9% of net sales in the North America segment in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Remaining net sales in the North America segment were recognized at a point in time concurrent with the transfer of control, or as amounts were billed to the customer under an available practical expedient.

The following table provides information about assets and liabilities from contracts with customers:

(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)	$	61,888	$	64,168
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)	29,066		23,948

The amount of revenue reclassified from August 31, 2021 contract liabilities during the three months ended November 30, 2021 was approximately $10.3 million.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of fabricated product contracts where revenue is recognized using an input or output measure for which work has not yet been performed. As of November 30, 2021, $862.7 million was allocated to remaining performance obligations in the North America segment related to those contracts.

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INVENTORIES, NET

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories, net

NOTE 5. INVENTORIES, NET

The majority of the Company's inventories are in the form of semi-finished and finished goods. Under the Company’s business model, products are sold to external customers in various stages, from semi-finished billets through fabricated steel, leading these categories to be combined. As such, at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, work in process inventories were immaterial. At November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, the Company's raw materials inventories were $329.9 million and $286.1 million, respectively.

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and other intangibles

NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill by reportable segment at November 30, 2021 is detailed in the following table:

(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Consolidated
Goodwill, gross*	$	71,941	$	4,094	$	76,035
Accumulated impairment*	(10,036)		(147)		(10,183)
Goodwill, net*	$	61,905	$	3,947	$	65,852

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* The change in balance from August 31, 2021 was immaterial.

The total gross carrying amounts of the Company's intangible assets subject to amortization were $21.3 million and $21.7 million, and the total net carrying amounts were $9.3 million and $10.1 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively. These assets were included in other noncurrent assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Intangible amortization expense from continuing operations related to such intangible assets was immaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. Excluding goodwill, the Company did not have any significant intangible assets with indefinite lives at November 30, 2021.

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LEASES

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Operating Leases

NOTE 7. LEASES

The following table presents the components of the total leased assets and lease liabilities and their classification in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets:

(in thousands)	Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Assets:
Operating assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	118,855	$	112,202
Finance assets	Property, plant and equipment, net	53,221		55,308
Total leased assets		$	172,076	$	167,510
Liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities:
Current	Accrued expenses and other payables	$	28,327	$	26,433
Long-term	Other noncurrent liabilities	97,891		93,409
Total operating lease liabilities		126,218		119,842
Finance lease liabilities:
Current	Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,808		16,040
Long-term	Long-term debt	33,128		36,104
Total finance lease liabilities		48,936		52,144
Total lease liabilities		$	175,154	$	171,986

The components of lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	8,584	$	8,722
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets	3,235		3,239
Interest on lease liabilities	514		555
Total finance lease expense	3,749		3,794
Variable and short-term lease expense	5,162		4,962
Total lease expense	$	17,495	$	17,478

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases are presented in the following table:

	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	6.0		6.2
Finance leases	3.4		3.6
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	4.275	%	4.451	%
Finance leases	4.045	%	4.079	%

Cash flow and other information related to leases is included in the following table:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	8,749	$	9,047
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	519		560
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	4,199		3,795
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	15,912	$	12,267
Finance leases	1,002		6,300

Future maturities of lease liabilities at November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
Year 1	$	33,528	$	17,480
Year 2	28,441		15,170
Year 3	22,763		12,163
Year 4	17,842		5,719
Year 5	12,984		1,362
Thereafter	29,033		512
Total lease payments	144,591		52,406
Less imputed interest	18,373		3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$	126,218	$	48,936

Finance Leases

NOTE 7. LEASES

The following table presents the components of the total leased assets and lease liabilities and their classification in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets:

(in thousands)	Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Assets:
Operating assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	118,855	$	112,202
Finance assets	Property, plant and equipment, net	53,221		55,308
Total leased assets		$	172,076	$	167,510
Liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities:
Current	Accrued expenses and other payables	$	28,327	$	26,433
Long-term	Other noncurrent liabilities	97,891		93,409
Total operating lease liabilities		126,218		119,842
Finance lease liabilities:
Current	Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,808		16,040
Long-term	Long-term debt	33,128		36,104
Total finance lease liabilities		48,936		52,144
Total lease liabilities		$	175,154	$	171,986

The components of lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	8,584	$	8,722
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets	3,235		3,239
Interest on lease liabilities	514		555
Total finance lease expense	3,749		3,794
Variable and short-term lease expense	5,162		4,962
Total lease expense	$	17,495	$	17,478

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases are presented in the following table:

	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	6.0		6.2
Finance leases	3.4		3.6
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	4.275	%	4.451	%
Finance leases	4.045	%	4.079	%

Cash flow and other information related to leases is included in the following table:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	8,749	$	9,047
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	519		560
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	4,199		3,795
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	15,912	$	12,267
Finance leases	1,002		6,300

Future maturities of lease liabilities at November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
Year 1	$	33,528	$	17,480
Year 2	28,441		15,170
Year 3	22,763		12,163
Year 4	17,842		5,719
Year 5	12,984		1,362
Thereafter	29,033		512
Total lease payments	144,591		52,406
Less imputed interest	18,373		3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$	126,218	$	48,936

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CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Credit arrangements

NOTE 8. CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS

Long-term debt was as follows: 

(in thousands)	Weighted Average Interest Rate as of November 30, 2021	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
2031 Notes	3.875%	$	300,000	$	300,000
2027 Notes	5.375%	300,000		300,000
2023 Notes	4.875%	330,000		330,000
Poland Term Loan	3.080%	44,055		49,726
Short-term borrowings	1.161%	29,992		26,560
Other	5.100%	19,492		19,492
Finance leases		48,936		52,144
Total debt		1,072,475		1,077,922
Less debt issuance costs		7,778		8,141
Total amounts outstanding		1,064,697		1,069,781
Less current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings		56,896		54,366
Long-term debt		$	1,007,801	$	1,015,415

The Company had no amounts drawn under its $400.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") at November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021. The availability under the Revolver was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit totaling $3.0 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

The Company has a Term Loan facility (the "Poland Term Loan") through its subsidiary, CMC Poland Sp. z.o.o. ("CMCP"). At November 30, 2021, PLN 181.0 million, or $44.1 million, was outstanding, compared to the maximum amount available under the facility, PLN 190.5 million, or $49.7 million, which was outstanding as of August 31, 2021.

The Company also has credit facilities in Poland through its subsidiary, CMCP. At November 30, 2021, CMCP's credit facilities totaled PLN 300.0 million, or $73.0 million. There were no amounts outstanding under these facilities as of November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021. The available balance of these credit facilities was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit, guarantees, and/or other financial assurance instruments, which totaled $0.9 million and $5.7 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively.

The Company's debt agreements require compliance with certain non-financial and financial covenants, including an interest coverage ratio and a debt to capitalization ratio. At November 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in its debt agreements.

Accounts Receivable Facilities

The Company had no advance payments outstanding under its U.S. trade accounts receivable facility at November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2021.

The Poland accounts receivable facility had a limit of PLN 288.0 million, or $70.1 million, at November 30, 2021. The Company had PLN 123.2 million, or $30.0 million, advance payments outstanding under the Poland accounts receivable facility at November 30, 2021, and PLN 101.7 million, or $26.6 million, advance payments outstanding at August 31, 2021.

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DERIVATIVES

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

NOTE 9. DERIVATIVES

The Company's global operations and product lines expose it to risks from fluctuations in metal commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and natural gas, electricity and other energy prices. One objective of the Company's risk management program is to mitigate these risks using derivative instruments. The Company enters into (i) metal commodity futures and forward contracts to mitigate the risk of unanticipated changes in net earnings due to price volatility in these commodities, (ii) foreign currency forward contracts that match the expected settlements for purchases and sales denominated in foreign currencies and (iii) natural gas and electricity commodity derivatives to mitigate the risk related to price volatility of these commodities.

At November 30, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $320.2 million and $217.5 million, respectively. At August 31, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $389.5 million and $213.4 million, respectively.

The following table provides information regarding the Company's commodity contract commitments at November 30, 2021:

Commodity	Long/Short	Total
Aluminum	Long	1,875	MT
Copper	Long	612	MT
Copper	Short	9,095	MT
Electricity	Long	1,817,000	MW(h)
Natural Gas	Long	1,631,700	MMBtu

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MT = Metric Ton

MW(h) = Megawatt hour

MMBtu = Metric Million British thermal unit

The Company designates only those contracts which closely match the terms of the underlying transaction as hedges for accounting purposes. Certain foreign currency and commodity contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, although management believes they are essential economic hedges.

Foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a loss, before income taxes, of $8.0 million and $1.9 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Commodity derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a gain, before income taxes, of $2.7 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021, and a loss, before income taxes, of $5.6 million in the three months ended November 30, 2020, primarily recorded in cost of goods sold within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments resulted in net gains of $22.2 million and $1.2 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

The Company's natural gas and electricity commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments have maturities extending to November 2024 and December 2030, respectively. Included in the AOCI balance as of November 30, 2021 was an estimated net gain of $3.9 million from cash flow hedging instruments that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. See Note 10, Fair Value, for the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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FAIR VALUE

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value

NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE

The Company has established a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. These levels are determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Levels within the hierarchy are defined within the Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies footnote in the 2021 Form 10-K.

The following tables summarize information regarding the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	361,387	$	361,387	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	50,253		2,361		—		47,892
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	1,207		—		1,207		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	375		375		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	4,072		—		4,072		—

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	August 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	441,297	$	441,297	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	27,323		910		—		26,413
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	2,537		—		2,537		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	1,352		1,352		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	1,880		—		1,880		—

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(1) Investment deposit accounts are short-term in nature, and the value is determined by principal plus interest. The investment portfolio mix can change each period based on the Company's assessment of investment options.

(2) Derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 1 are commodity futures contracts valued based on quoted market prices in the London Metal Exchange or New York Mercantile Exchange. Amounts in Level 2 are based on broker quotes in the over-the-counter market. Derivatives classified as Level 3 are described below. Further discussion regarding the Company's use of derivative instruments is included in Note 9, Derivatives.

The fair value estimate of the Level 3 commodity derivative is based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model primarily utilizing unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data. The Company forecasts future energy rates using a range of historical prices ("floating rate"). The floating rate is the only significant unobservable input used in the Company's discounted cash flow model. The following table summarizes the floating rate used to measure the fair value of the commodity derivative at November 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Floating rate (PLN)
November 30,	Low	High	Average
2021	252.79	540.39	348.99
2020	151.66	247.56	203.96

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 commodity derivative recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The fluctuation in energy rates over time may cause volatility in the fair value estimate and is the primary reason for unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income ("OCI") in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020.

(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	26,413
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	25,208
Reclassification for gain included in net earnings(2)	(3,729)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	47,892
(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(15,007)
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	1,393
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(13,614)

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(1)    Unrealized holding gains are included in OCI in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

(2)    Gains included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

There were no material non-recurring fair value remeasurements during the three months ended November 30, 2021 or 2020.

The carrying values of the Company's short-term items, including documentary letters of credit and notes payable, approximate fair value.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

		November 30, 2021				August 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
2031 Notes (1)	Level 2	$	300,000	$	297,378	$	300,000	$	306,279
2027 Notes (1)	Level 2	300,000		309,978		300,000		316,839
2023 Notes (1)	Level 2	330,000		341,058		330,000		348,071
Poland Term Loan(2)	Level 2	44,055		44,055		49,726		49,726
Short-term borrowings (2)	Level 2	29,992		29,992		26,560		26,560

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(1) The fair values of the Notes were determined based on indicated market values.

(2) The Poland Term Loan and short-term borrowings contain variable interest rates, and as a result, the carrying values approximate fair value.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stock-based compensation plans

NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company's stock-based compensation plans are described in Note 13, Stock-Based Compensation Plans, to the consolidated financial statements in the 2021 Form 10-K. In general, restricted stock units vest ratably over a period of three years. Subject to the achievement of performance targets established by the Compensation Committee of CMC's Board of Directors, performance stock units vest after a period of three years.

During the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted the following awards under its stock-based compensation plans:

	November 30, 2021			November 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity method	1,407	$	27.77	1,399	$	20.39
Liability method	261	N/A		324	N/A

The Company recorded immaterial mark-to-market adjustments on liability awards for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. At November 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding 591,483 equivalent shares accounted for under the liability method. The Company expects 561,908 equivalent shares to vest.

The following table summarizes total stock-based compensation expense, including fair value remeasurements, which was primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of earnings:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Stock-based compensation expense	$	9,619	$	9,062

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Stockholder's equity and earnings per share

NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive securities outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The effect of dilutive securities includes the impact of outstanding stock-based incentive awards and shares purchased by employees through participation in the Company's employee stock purchase plan.

The calculations of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations were as follows: 

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Average basic shares outstanding	121,129,679		119,762,706
Effect of dilutive securities	1,668,059		1,365,338
Average diluted shares outstanding	122,797,738		121,128,044
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.92	$	0.53
Diluted	$	1.90	$	0.53

Anti-dilutive shares not included above were immaterial for all periods presented.

Restricted stock is included in the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding, but omitted from the basic EPS calculation until the shares vest.

In October 2021, CMC's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which CMC may repurchase up to $350.0 million of shares of common stock. During the three months ended November 30, 2021, the Company repurchased

159,500 shares of CMC common stock, at an average purchase price of $33.28 per share. CMC had remaining authorization to repurchase $344.7 million of shares of common stock at November 30, 2021.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies	NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company becomes involved in litigation, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental matters. At November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, the amounts accrued for cleanup and remediation costs at certain sites in response to statutes enforced by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA") were immaterial. Total accrued environmental liabilities, including CERCLA sites, were $5.2 million and $7.1 million at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively, of which $2.2 million and $2.3 million were classified as other long-term liabilities at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021, respectively. These amounts have not been discounted to their present values. Due to evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent uncertainties of the estimation process and other factors, amounts accrued could vary significantly from amounts paid.

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Business segments

NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company structures its business into two reportable segments: North America and Europe. See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements in the 2021 Form 10-K for more information about the reportable segments, including the types of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its net sales. Corporate and Other contains earnings or losses on assets and liabilities related to the Company's Benefit Restoration Plan assets and short-term investments, expenses of the Company's corporate headquarters, interest expense related to its long-term debt and intercompany eliminations.

The following is a summary of certain financial information from continuing operations by reportable segment and Corporate and Other:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801
Adjusted EBITDA	268,524		79,832		(34,334)		314,022
Total assets at November 30, 2021	3,389,890		736,872		598,496		4,725,258

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803
Adjusted EBITDA	155,634		14,470		(26,471)		143,633
Total assets at August 31, 2021	3,221,465		729,766		687,440		4,638,671

The following table presents a reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Interest expense	11,035		14,259
Income taxes	28,872		21,593
Depreciation and amortization	41,226		41,799
Asset impairments	—		3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	—		(1,523)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	$	314,022	$	143,633

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables display revenue by reportable segment and Corporate and Other from external customers, disaggregated by major product:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	353,092	$	6,960	$	—	$	360,052
Steel products	675,042		243,145		—		918,187
Downstream products	514,396		70,072		—		584,468
Other	111,092		8,385		(383)		119,094
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,653,622		328,562		(383)		1,981,801
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		494		(494)		—
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	210,237	$	2,830	$	—	$	213,067
Steel products	457,657		151,455		—		609,112
Downstream products	437,029		34,473		—		471,502
Other	90,090		5,427		2,605		98,122
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,195,013		194,185		2,605		1,391,803
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		411		(411)		—
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On December 3, 2021, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire TAC Acquisition Corp. ("Tensar"), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund, Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., and a leading global provider of engineered solutions for subgrade reinforcement and soil stabilization used in road, infrastructure and commercial construction projects. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of calendar year 2022, and is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including customary regulatory review. Upon closing, the Company will pay a cash purchase price of $550.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction is not contingent on any financing arrangements.

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") on a basis consistent with that used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K") filed by Commercial Metals Company ("CMC," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods indicated. These notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 2021 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the relevant three month period ended November 30, 2020.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to a year refers to the fiscal year ended August 31st of that year, unless otherwise noted.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The guidance will be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance, which will depend on the contract assets and liabilities acquired in future business combinations.In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities About Government Assistance. ASU 2021-10 aims to increase the transparency of government assistance through the disclosure of the types of assistance, an entity's accounting for the assistance and the effect of the assistance on an entity's financial statements. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance based on government assistance received.

Fair value measurement

The Company has established a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. These levels are determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Levels within the hierarchy are defined within the Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies footnote in the 2021 Form 10-K.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"):

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	(105,680)	$	21,781	$	(921)	$	(84,820)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(39,688)		27,474		(8)		(12,222)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(3,789)		—		(3,789)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(4,500)		2		(4,498)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(39,688)		19,185		(6)		(20,509)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	(145,368)	$	40,966	$	(927)	$	(105,329)

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives		Defined Benefit Obligation		Total AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(87,933)	$	(11,334)	$	(4,497)	$	(103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8,388)		1,437		(20)		(6,971)
Reclassification for gain(1)	—		(67)		—		(67)
Income tax (expense) benefit	—		(260)		7		(253)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,388)		1,110		(13)		(7,291)
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(96,321)	$	(10,224)	$	(4,510)	$	(111,055)

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(1) Reclassifications for gains on derivatives included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Information avout Assets and Liabilities from Contracts with Customers

The following table provides information about assets and liabilities from contracts with customers:

(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)	$	61,888	$	64,168
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)	29,066		23,948

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

Goodwill by reportable segment at November 30, 2021 is detailed in the following table:

(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Consolidated
Goodwill, gross*	$	71,941	$	4,094	$	76,035
Accumulated impairment*	(10,036)		(147)		(10,183)
Goodwill, net*	$	61,905	$	3,947	$	65,852

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* The change in balance from August 31, 2021 was immaterial.

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LEASES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Balance Sheet Components of Leases

The following table presents the components of the total leased assets and lease liabilities and their classification in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets:

(in thousands)	Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Assets:
Operating assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	118,855	$	112,202
Finance assets	Property, plant and equipment, net	53,221		55,308
Total leased assets		$	172,076	$	167,510
Liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities:
Current	Accrued expenses and other payables	$	28,327	$	26,433
Long-term	Other noncurrent liabilities	97,891		93,409
Total operating lease liabilities		126,218		119,842
Finance lease liabilities:
Current	Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings	15,808		16,040
Long-term	Long-term debt	33,128		36,104
Total finance lease liabilities		48,936		52,144
Total lease liabilities		$	175,154	$	171,986

Lease Cost

The components of lease expense were as follows:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	8,584	$	8,722
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets	3,235		3,239
Interest on lease liabilities	514		555
Total finance lease expense	3,749		3,794
Variable and short-term lease expense	5,162		4,962
Total lease expense	$	17,495	$	17,478

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases are presented in the following table:

	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	6.0		6.2
Finance leases	3.4		3.6
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	4.275	%	4.451	%
Finance leases	4.045	%	4.079	%

Cash Flow and Other Information Related to Leases

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$	8,749	$	9,047
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	519		560
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	4,199		3,795
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	15,912	$	12,267
Finance leases	1,002		6,300

Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities

Future maturities of lease liabilities at November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
Year 1	$	33,528	$	17,480
Year 2	28,441		15,170
Year 3	22,763		12,163
Year 4	17,842		5,719
Year 5	12,984		1,362
Thereafter	29,033		512
Total lease payments	144,591		52,406
Less imputed interest	18,373		3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$	126,218	$	48,936

Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities

Future maturities of lease liabilities at November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
Year 1	$	33,528	$	17,480
Year 2	28,441		15,170
Year 3	22,763		12,163
Year 4	17,842		5,719
Year 5	12,984		1,362
Thereafter	29,033		512
Total lease payments	144,591		52,406
Less imputed interest	18,373		3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$	126,218	$	48,936

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CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term debt, including the deferred gain from the termination of the interest rate swaps

Long-term debt was as follows: 

(in thousands)	Weighted Average Interest Rate as of November 30, 2021	November 30, 2021		August 31, 2021
2031 Notes	3.875%	$	300,000	$	300,000
2027 Notes	5.375%	300,000		300,000
2023 Notes	4.875%	330,000		330,000
Poland Term Loan	3.080%	44,055		49,726
Short-term borrowings	1.161%	29,992		26,560
Other	5.100%	19,492		19,492
Finance leases		48,936		52,144
Total debt		1,072,475		1,077,922
Less debt issuance costs		7,778		8,141
Total amounts outstanding		1,064,697		1,069,781
Less current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings		56,896		54,366
Long-term debt		$	1,007,801	$	1,015,415

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DERIVATIVES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Commodity contract commitments

The following table provides information regarding the Company's commodity contract commitments at November 30, 2021:

Commodity	Long/Short	Total
Aluminum	Long	1,875	MT
Copper	Long	612	MT
Copper	Short	9,095	MT
Electricity	Long	1,817,000	MW(h)
Natural Gas	Long	1,631,700	MMBtu

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MT = Metric Ton

MW(h) = Megawatt hour

MMBtu = Metric Million British thermal unit

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables summarize information regarding the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	November 30, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	361,387	$	361,387	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	50,253		2,361		—		47,892
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	1,207		—		1,207		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	375		375		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	4,072		—		4,072		—

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)	August 31, 2021		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)	$	441,297	$	441,297	$	—	$	—
Commodity derivative assets (2)	27,323		910		—		26,413
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)	2,537		—		2,537		—
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)	1,352		1,352		—		—
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)	1,880		—		1,880		—

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(1) Investment deposit accounts are short-term in nature, and the value is determined by principal plus interest. The investment portfolio mix can change each period based on the Company's assessment of investment options.

(2) Derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 1 are commodity futures contracts valued based on quoted market prices in the London Metal Exchange or New York Mercantile Exchange. Amounts in Level 2 are based on broker quotes in the over-the-counter market. Derivatives classified as Level 3 are described below. Further discussion regarding the Company's use of derivative instruments is included in Note 9, Derivatives.

The fair value estimate of the Level 3 commodity derivative is based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model primarily utilizing unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data. The Company forecasts future energy rates using a range of historical prices ("floating rate"). The floating rate is the only significant unobservable input used in the Company's discounted cash flow model. The following table summarizes the floating rate used to measure the fair value of the commodity derivative at November 30, 2021 and 2020:

	Floating rate (PLN)
November 30,	Low	High	Average
2021	252.79	540.39	348.99
2020	151.66	247.56	203.96

Fair value, net derivative asset (liability) measured on recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 commodity derivative recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The fluctuation in energy rates over time may cause volatility in the fair value estimate and is the primary reason for unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income ("OCI") in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020.

(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
Balance, September 1, 2021	$	26,413
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	25,208
Reclassification for gain included in net earnings(2)	(3,729)
Balance, November 30, 2021	$	47,892
(in thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
Balance, September 1, 2020	$	(15,007)
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Unrealized holding gain(1)	1,393
Balance, November 30, 2020	$	(13,614)

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(1)    Unrealized holding gains are included in OCI in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

(2)    Gains included in net earnings are recorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Financial assets and liabilities not required to be measured at fair value

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

		November 30, 2021				August 31, 2021
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
2031 Notes (1)	Level 2	$	300,000	$	297,378	$	300,000	$	306,279
2027 Notes (1)	Level 2	300,000		309,978		300,000		316,839
2023 Notes (1)	Level 2	330,000		341,058		330,000		348,071
Poland Term Loan(2)	Level 2	44,055		44,055		49,726		49,726
Short-term borrowings (2)	Level 2	29,992		29,992		26,560		26,560

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(1) The fair values of the Notes were determined based on indicated market values.

(2) The Poland Term Loan and short-term borrowings contain variable interest rates, and as a result, the carrying values approximate fair value.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock Based Awards Granted

During the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted the following awards under its stock-based compensation plans:

	November 30, 2021			November 30, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Shares Granted	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity method	1,407	$	27.77	1,399	$	20.39
Liability method	261	N/A		324	N/A

Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense

The following table summarizes total stock-based compensation expense, including fair value remeasurements, which was primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of earnings:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Stock-based compensation expense	$	9,619	$	9,062

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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculations of the basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

The calculations of basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations were as follows: 

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Average basic shares outstanding	121,129,679		119,762,706
Effect of dilutive securities	1,668,059		1,365,338
Average diluted shares outstanding	122,797,738		121,128,044
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.92	$	0.53
Diluted	$	1.90	$	0.53

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of certain financial information from continuing operations by reportable segment

The following is a summary of certain financial information from continuing operations by reportable segment and Corporate and Other:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801
Adjusted EBITDA	268,524		79,832		(34,334)		314,022
Total assets at November 30, 2021	3,389,890		736,872		598,496		4,725,258

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Continuing Operations
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803
Adjusted EBITDA	155,634		14,470		(26,471)		143,633
Total assets at August 31, 2021	3,221,465		729,766		687,440		4,638,671

Reconciliations of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted operating profit

The following table presents a reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2021		2020
Earnings from continuing operations	$	232,889	$	63,911
Interest expense	11,035		14,259
Income taxes	28,872		21,593
Depreciation and amortization	41,226		41,799
Asset impairments	—		3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	—		(1,523)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	$	314,022	$	143,633

Net sales by major product

The following tables display revenue by reportable segment and Corporate and Other from external customers, disaggregated by major product:

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	353,092	$	6,960	$	—	$	360,052
Steel products	675,042		243,145		—		918,187
Downstream products	514,396		70,072		—		584,468
Other	111,092		8,385		(383)		119,094
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,653,622		328,562		(383)		1,981,801
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		494		(494)		—
Net sales	$	1,653,622	$	329,056	$	(877)	$	1,981,801

	Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	North America		Europe		Corporate and Other		Total
Major product:
Raw materials	$	210,237	$	2,830	$	—	$	213,067
Steel products	457,657		151,455		—		609,112
Downstream products	437,029		34,473		—		471,502
Other	90,090		5,427		2,605		98,122
Net sales-unaffiliated customers	1,195,013		194,185		2,605		1,391,803
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation	—		411		(411)		—
Net sales	$	1,195,013	$	194,596	$	2,194	$	1,391,803

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CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Facility closure costs		$ 0	$ 8,000
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets held for sale		25,083		$ 25,083
Subsequent Event
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets	$ 313,000
Rancho Cucamonga Facility and Rebar Fabrication Facility
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets held for sale		$ 24,900		$ 24,900

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AOCI by Components) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (84,820)	$ (103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(12,222)	(6,971)
Reclassification for gain	(3,789)	(67)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,498)	(253)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(20,509)	(7,291)
Ending balance	(105,329)	(111,055)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(105,680)	(87,933)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(39,688)	(8,388)
Reclassification for gain	0	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(39,688)	(8,388)
Ending balance	(145,368)	(96,321)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	21,781	(11,334)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	27,474	1,437
Reclassification for gain	(3,789)	(67)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,500)	(260)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	19,185	1,110
Ending balance	40,966	(10,224)
Defined Benefit Obligation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(921)	(4,497)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(8)	(20)
Reclassification for gain	0	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	2	7
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(6)	(13)
Ending balance	$ (927)	$ (4,510)

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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Revenue Recognition Method (Details) - Americas Fabrication - Recognized over Time	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Fabricated Product and Installation Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract as percent of total segment revenue (percent)	9.00%	14.00%
Fabricated Product without Installation Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract as percent of total segment revenue (percent)	9.00%	9.00%

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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets (included in other current assets)	$ 61,888	$ 64,168
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)	$ 29,066	$ 23,948

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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue reclassified from contract liabilities	$ 10.3
Remaining performance obligation	$ 862.7

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INVENTORIES, NET (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 329.9	$ 286.1

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	$ 76,035
Accumulated impairment losses	(10,183)
Goodwill, net	65,852	$ 66,137
North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	71,941
Accumulated impairment losses	(10,036)
Goodwill, net	61,905
Europe
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross	4,094
Accumulated impairment losses	(147)
Goodwill, net	$ 3,947

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross carrying amounts of the intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 21.3	$ 21.7
Net carrying amount of intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 9.3	$ 10.1

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LEASES - Balance Sheet Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Leased Assets [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 118,855	$ 112,202
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization	53,221	55,308
Right-of-Use Asset	172,076	167,510
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	$ 28,327	$ 26,433
Operating lease liabilities, Current [Extensible List]	Accrued Liabilities, Current	Accrued Liabilities, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	$ 97,891	$ 93,409
Operating lease liabilities, Long-term [Extensible List]	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 126,218	$ 119,842
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	15,808	16,040
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	33,128	36,104
Finance Lease, Liability, Total	48,936	52,144
Lease Liability	$ 175,154	$ 171,986

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LEASES - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 8,584	$ 8,722
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets	3,235	3,239
Interest on lease liabilities	514	555
Total finance lease expense	3,749	3,794
Variable and short-term lease expense	5,162	4,962
Total lease expense	$ 17,495	$ 17,478

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LEASES - Weighted Average Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating leases, remaining term	6 years	6 years 2 months 12 days
Finance leases, remaining term	3 years 4 months 24 days	3 years 7 months 6 days
Operating leases, weighted average discount rate	4.275%	4.451%
Finance leases, weighted average discount rate	4.045%	4.079%

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LEASES - Cash Flow and Other Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	$ 8,749	$ 9,047
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	519	560
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	4,199	3,795
Right-of-Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Operating leases	15,912	12,267
Finance leases	$ 1,002	$ 6,300

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LEASES - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Year 1	$ 33,528
Year 2	28,441
Year 3	22,763
Year 4	17,842
Year 5	12,984
Thereafter	29,033
Total lease payments	144,591
Less imputed interest	18,373
Present value of lease liabilities	126,218	$ 119,842
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Year 1	17,480
Year 2	15,170
Year 3	12,163
Year 4	5,719
Year 5	1,362
Thereafter	512
Total lease payments	52,406
Less imputed interest	3,470
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 48,936	$ 52,144

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CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS (Long-term Debt, Including the Deferred Gain from the Termination of the Interest Rate Swaps) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,072,475	$ 1,077,922
Less debt issuance costs	7,778	8,141
Total amounts outstanding	1,064,697	1,069,781
Less current maturities of long-term debt	56,896	54,366
Long-term debt	$ 1,007,801	1,015,415
2031 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	3.875%
Total debt	$ 300,000	300,000
2031 Notes | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 297,378	306,279
2027 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	5.375%
Total debt	$ 300,000	300,000
2027 Notes | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 309,978	316,839
2023 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	4.875%
Total debt	$ 330,000	330,000
2023 Notes | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 341,058	348,071
Poland Term Loan | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	3.08%
Total debt	$ 44,055	49,726
Poland Term Loan | Revolving credit facility | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 44,055	49,726
Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate	5.10%
Total debt	$ 19,492	19,492
Finance leases
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 48,936	52,144
Short-term borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate, short term	1.161%
Total debt	$ 29,992	26,560
Short-term borrowings | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		$ 26,560

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CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS (Narrative) (Details)	Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021 PLN (zł)	Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2021 PLN (zł)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	$ 1,072,475,000		$ 1,077,922,000
CMCP
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, amount drawn	0		0
Revolving credit facility current borrowing capacity	73,000,000	zł 300,000,000
CMCP | Poland Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stand by letters of credit outstanding amount	900,000		5,700,000
Financial liabilities	44,100,000	181,000,000	49,700,000	zł 190,500,000
Poland Program
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Transfer of accounts receivable program limit	70,100,000	288,000,000
Advances outstanding under transfer of receivables programs	30,000,000	zł 123,200,000	26,600,000	zł 101,700,000
Revolving credit facility | Poland Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	44,055,000		49,726,000
Revolving credit facility | Credit Agreement Maturing March 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, amount drawn	0		0
Revolving credit facility current borrowing capacity					$ 400,000,000
Stand-by letters of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stand by letters of credit outstanding amount	$ 3,000,000		$ 3,000,000

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DERIVATIVES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Unrealized holding gain	$ 22,254	$ 1,164
Cash flow hedging instruments expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months	3,900
Foreign exchange
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	320,200		$ 389,500
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	(8,000)	(1,900)
Commodity
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	217,500		$ 213,400
Unrealized holding gain	22,200	1,200
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 2,700	$ (5,600)

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DERIVATIVES (Commodity Contract Commitments) (Details) MWh in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021 MWh MMBTU t
Aluminum | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Commodity contract commitments	1,875
Copper | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Commodity contract commitments	612
Copper | Short
Derivative [Line Items]
Commodity contract commitments	9,095
Electricity | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Commodity contract commitment, energy | MWh	1,817
Natural Gas | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Commodity contract commitment, energy | MMBTU	1,631,700

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DERIVATIVES (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	$ 22,254	$ 1,164
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments, to be reclassified	19,185	1,110
Commodity
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments	22,200	1,200
Commodity | Cost of goods sold
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	2,700	(5,600)
Foreign exchange
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) before income taxes for derivatives not designated as hedges	$ (8,000)	$ (1,900)

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FAIR VALUE (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021 levels
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of fair value hierarchy	3

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FAIR VALUE (Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Minimum | Commodity | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Energy floating rate	$ 252.79		$ 151.66
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Maximum | Commodity | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Energy floating rate	540.39		247.56
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Average | Commodity | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Energy floating rate	348.99		$ 203.96
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Money market investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market investments	361,387,000	$ 441,297,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	50,253,000	27,323,000
Derivative liabilities	375,000	1,352,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,207,000	2,537,000
Derivative liabilities	4,072,000	1,880,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money market investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market investments	361,387,000	441,297,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	2,361,000	910,000
Derivative liabilities	375,000	1,352,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market investments	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,207,000	2,537,000
Derivative liabilities	4,072,000	1,880,000
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Money market investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market investments	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Commodity
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	47,892,000	26,413,000
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair value, measurements, recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Foreign exchange
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

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Fair Value (Reconciliation of Commodity Derivative Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - Commodity - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 26,413	$ (15,007)
Unrealized holding gain	25,208	1,393
Reclassification for gain included in net earnings	(3,729)
Ending balance	$ 47,892	$ (13,614)

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FAIR VALUE (Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Required to Be Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	$ 1,072,475	$ 1,077,922
2031 Notes
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	300,000	300,000
2031 Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	297,378	306,279
2027 Notes
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	300,000	300,000
2027 Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	309,978	316,839
2023 Notes
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	330,000	330,000
2023 Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	341,058	348,071
Short-term borrowings
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	29,992	26,560
Short-term borrowings | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities		26,560
Revolving credit facility | Poland Term Loan
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	44,055	49,726
Revolving credit facility | Poland Term Loan | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	$ 44,055	$ 49,726

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Nov. 30, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period in years	3 years
Share-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0
Stock-based compensation	$ 9,619	$ 9,062	$ 9,062
Equity method awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	1,407,000	1,399,000
Weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 27.77	$ 20.39
Liability method awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted	261,000	324,000
Equivalent shares outstanding	591,483
Equivalent shares expected to vest	561,908

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Calculations of the Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations		$ 232,889	$ 63,911
Average basic shares outstanding (shares)		121,129,679	119,762,706
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)		1,668,059	1,365,338
Average diluted shares outstanding (shares)		122,797,738	121,128,044
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in USD per share)	[1]	$ 1.92	$ 0.53
Diluted (in USD per share)	[1]	$ 1.90	$ 0.53

[1] *Earnings Per Share ("EPS") is calculated independently for each component and may not sum to Net EPS due to rounding.

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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 350,000,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	159,500
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 33.28
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 344,700,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) - CERCLA sites - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies	$ 5.2	$ 7.1
Accrued environmental loss contingencies, noncurrent	$ 2.2	$ 2.3

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021 segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reporting segments	2

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Summary of Certain Financial Information from Continuing Operations by Reportable Segment and Major Product) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,981,801	$ 1,391,803
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	314,022	143,633
Total assets	4,725,258		$ 4,638,671
Segments | Continuing Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,981,801	1,391,803
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	314,022	143,633
Total assets	4,725,258	4,638,671
Segments | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,653,622	1,195,013
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	268,524	155,634
Total assets	3,389,890	3,221,465
Segments | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	329,056	194,596
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	79,832	14,470
Total assets	736,872	729,766
Segments | Unaffiliated Customers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,981,801	1,391,803
Segments | Unaffiliated Customers | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,653,622	1,195,013
Segments | Unaffiliated Customers | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	328,562	194,185
Segments | Raw materials
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	360,052	213,067
Segments | Raw materials | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	353,092	210,237
Segments | Raw materials | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	6,960	2,830
Segments | Steel Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	918,187	609,112
Segments | Steel Products | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	675,042	457,657
Segments | Steel Products | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	243,145	151,455
Segments | Downstream products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	584,468	471,502
Segments | Downstream products | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	514,396	437,029
Segments | Downstream products | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	70,072	34,473
Segments | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	119,094	98,122
Segments | Other | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	111,092	90,090
Segments | Other | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	8,385	5,427
Segments | Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(877)	2,194
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	(34,334)	(26,471)
Segments | Corporate | Unaffiliated Customers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(383)	2,605
Segments | Corporate | Raw materials
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Segments | Corporate | Steel Products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Segments | Corporate | Downstream products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Segments | Corporate | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	(383)	2,605
Segments | Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	598,496	687,440
Intersegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Intersegment | North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0
Intersegment | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	494	411
Intersegment | Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ (494)	$ (411)

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BUSINESS SEGMENTS (Reconciliations of Earnings from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Operating Profit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 232,889	$ 63,911
Interest expense	11,035	14,259
Income taxes	28,872	21,593
Depreciation and amortization	41,226	41,799
Asset impairments	0	3,594
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog	0	(1,523)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations	$ 314,022	$ 143,633

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 03, 2021 USD ($)
Subsequent Event | TAC Acquisition Corp. (Tensar)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 550.0