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May 31, 2025
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May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2025
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May 31, 2024
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Aug. 31, 2024
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| Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 | ||||
| Special charges | $ 29.7 | $ 0.0 | $ 29.7 | $ 0.0 | |
| Assets | 4,646.3 | 4,646.3 | $ 3,814.6 | ||
| Acuity Brands Lighting | |||||
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| Special charges | 29.7 | ||||
| Operating Segments | Acuity Intelligent Spaces | |||||
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| Assets | $ 194.3 | $ 194.3 | $ 67.6 | ||
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