Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	May 31, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 47,833	$ 61,296
Receivables – net	126,811	126,922
Inventories	107,910	105,054
Deferred income taxes and prepaid expenses	20,057	27,294
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	302,611	320,566
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Land and land improvements	174,781	172,780
Buildings	51,549	50,968
Machinery and equipment	1,651,573	1,647,460
Construction in progress	25,854	16,642
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Gross)	1,903,757	1,887,850
Less depreciation and depletion	710,902	661,454
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	1,192,855	1,226,396
OTHER ASSETS
Goodwill	40,072	40,575
Real estate and investments	31,780	29,471
Deferred other charges	19,712	18,817
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS	91,564	88,863
TOTAL ASSETS	1,587,030	1,635,825
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	71,584	69,061
Accrued interest, compensation and other	43,237	62,336
Current portion of long-term debt	2,036	1,872
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	116,857	133,269
LONG-TERM DEBT	656,797	657,935
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER CREDITS	81,288	91,157
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding 28,804 and 28,572 shares, respectively	28,804	28,572
Additional paid-in capital	528,754	514,560
Retained earnings	189,707	228,686
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,177)	(18,354)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	732,088	753,464
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,587,030	$ 1,635,825

Represents deferred tax assets net, current and prepaid expense, current. Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current represents the current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets shall be classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, shall be classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward should be presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Prepaid expense, current represents the sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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