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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Aug. 31, 2025
Operating activities:    
Net earnings $ 42,572 $ 34,821
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization [1] 15,628 13,086
Provision for deferred income taxes 3,030 2,957
Bad debt income (134) (21)
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions (4,743) (181)
Net gain on sale of assets (3,972)  
Stock-based compensation [1] 3,996 3,427
Unrealized gain on investment in marketable securities (20)  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:    
Receivables 41,900 14,107
Inventories (15,289) (15,816)
Accounts payable (8,874) (11,946)
Accrued compensation and employee benefits (5,092) (10,399)
Other operating items, net (2,271) 11,026
Net cash provided by operating activities 66,731 41,061
Investing activities:    
Investment in property, plant and equipment (12,754) (13,195)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (2,393) (92,235)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of selling costs 1,030  
Net cash used by investing activities (14,117) (105,430)
Financing activities:    
Dividends paid (9,402) (8,576)
Repurchase of common shares (18,212) (6,259)
Principal payments on long-term obligations (318) (197)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of tax withholdings 2,660 (3,552)
Net cash used by financing activities (25,272) (18,584)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 27,342 (82,953)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 27,725 250,075
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 55,067 $ 167,122
[1] See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definitions” for additional information.