Working Capital (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2013

Working Capital [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables consist of:

In thousands	2013		2012
Trade notes and accounts receivable	$	126,070	$	97,621
Other	852		1,215
	$	126,922	$	98,836

Inventories

Inventories consist of:

In thousands	2013		2012
Finished products	$	5,267	$	7,664
Work in process	8,630		12,505
Raw materials	20,090		9,449
Total inventories at LIFO cost	33,987		29,618
Finished products	21,836		23,451
Raw materials	378		229
Parts and supplies, and other	48,853		46,143
Total inventories at average cost	71,067		69,823
Total inventories	$	105,054	$	99,441

Accrued Interest, Compensation and Other

Accrued interest, compensation and other consist of:

In thousands	2013		2012
Interest	$	17,801	$	17,810
Compensation and employee benefits	15,439		18,103
Casualty insurance claims	15,890		14,004
Income taxes	4,666		4,500
Property taxes and other	8,540		6,900
	$	62,336	$	61,317