WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC., 10-K filed on 8/2/2024
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Jul. 30, 2024
Dec. 01, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date May 31, 2024    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Trading Symbol WS    
Entity Registrant Name WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001968487    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, Without Par Value    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   50,391,154  
Entity Public Float     $ 707,659,987
Entity File Number 001-41830    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH    
Entity Tax Identification Number 92-2632000    
Entity Address, Address Line One 100 Old Wilson Bridge Road    
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus    
Entity Address, State or Province OH    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43085    
City Area Code 614    
Local Phone Number 840-3462    
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Documents Incorporated by Reference

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Selected portions of the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 25, 2024 (the “2024 Proxy Statement”), are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent provided herein.

   
Auditor Name KPMG LLP    
Auditor Location Columbus, Ohio    
Auditor Firm ID 185    
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Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 40.2 $ 32.7
Receivables, less allowances of $3.2 and $2.6 at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, respectively 472.6 468.0
Inventories:    
Raw materials 150.2 173.9
Work in process 176.8 164.1
Finished products 78.3 76.8
Total inventories 405.3 414.8
Income taxes receivable 4.2 4.3
Assets held for sale 2.9 3.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 76.6 57.7
Total current assets 1,001.8 980.9
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 135.0 114.6
Operating lease - ROU assets 72.9 75.3
Goodwill 79.6 78.6
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $45.3 and $38.9 at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, respectively 77.0 83.4
Deferred income taxes 8.5 6.3
Other assets 16.8 10.9
Property, plant and equipment:    
Land 37.9 37.6
Buildings and improvements 177.1 168.6
Machinery and equipment 893.8 847.5
Construction in progress 83.6 20.3
Total property, plant and equipment 1,192.4 1,074.0
Less: accumulated depreciation 717.6 659.6
Total property, plant and equipment, net 474.8 414.4
Total assets 1,866.4 1,764.4
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 380.4 402.2
Short-term borrowings 148.0 2.8
Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes 52.8 31.9
Dividends payable 8.7 0.0
Other accrued items 15.7 15.6
Current operating lease liabilities 7.6 5.9
Income taxes payable 5.2 0.0
Current maturities of long-term debt due to the Former Parent 0.0 20.0
Total current liabilities 618.4 478.4
Other liabilities 34.3 33.6
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 68.3 71.7
Deferred income taxes, net 27.9 26.1
Total liabilities 748.9 609.8
Preferred shares, without par value; authorized - 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - none
Common shares, without par value; authorized - 150,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 2024 - 49,331,514 shares, 2023 - 100 shares
Additional paid-in capital 905.3 0.0
Retained earnings 86.1 0.0
Net Investment by Former Parent 0.0 1,031.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes of $(1.7) and $(2.6) at May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, respectively (6.1) (2.1)
Total shareholders' equity - controlling interest 985.3 1,029.0
Noncontrolling interests 132.2 125.6
Total equity 1,117.5 1,154.6
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,866.4 $ 1,764.4
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Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Receivables, allowances $ 3.2 $ 2.6
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization $ 45.3 $ 38.9
Preferred shares, without par value
Preferred shares, shares authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued 0 0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding 0 0
Common stock, without par value
Common shares, authorized 150,000,000 150,000,000
Common shares, shares issued 49,331,514 100
Common shares, shares outstanding 49,331,514 100
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, taxes $ (1.7) $ (2.6)
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings - USD ($)
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 3,430,600,000 $ 3,607,700,000 $ 4,068,900,000
Cost of goods sold 2,990,800,000 3,271,200,000 3,673,400,000
Gross margin 439,800,000 336,500,000 395,500,000
Selling, general and administrative expense 224,400,000 200,800,000 180,300,000
Impairment of long-lived assets 1,400,000 2,100,000 3,100,000
Restructuring and other income, net 0 (4,200,000) (14,500,000)
Separation costs 19,500,000 17,500,000 0
Operating income 194,500,000 120,300,000 226,600,000
Other income (expense):      
Miscellaneous income, net 5,300,000 3,700,000 900,000
Interest expense, net (6,000,000) (3,000,000) (3,000,000)
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate 22,400,000 7,700,000 29,800,000
Earnings before income taxes 216,200,000 128,700,000 254,300,000
Income tax expense 46,100,000 29,000,000 54,000,000
Net earnings 170,100,000 99,700,000 200,300,000
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests [1] 15,400,000 12,600,000 19,900,000
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest $ 154,700,000 $ 87,100,000 $ 180,400,000
Basic      
Weighted average common shares outstanding 49.3 49.3 49.3
Earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest $ 3.14 $ 1.77 $ 3.66
Diluted      
Weighted average common shares outstanding 49.8 49.3 49.3
Earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest $ 3.11 $ 1.77 $ 3.66
[1] Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are not taxable to the Company.
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 170.1 $ 99.7 $ 200.3
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (1.3) (6.8) (3.3)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax 2.4 (0.7) 6.6
Cash flow hedges, net of tax (5.1) 3.5 (39.8)
Other comprehensive loss (4.0) (4.0) (36.5)
Comprehensive income 166.1 95.7 163.8
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 15.4 12.6 19.9
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest $ 150.7 $ 83.1 $ 143.9
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Worthington Taylor, LLC
Common Shares
Additional Paid-in Capital
Net Investment by the Former Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained Earnings
Total
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests
Worthington Taylor, LLC
Balance at May. 31, 2021 $ 814.8   $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 622.9 $ 38.4 $ 0.0 $ 661.3 $ 153.5  
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2021     0              
Net earnings 200.3       180.4     180.4 19.9  
Other comprehensive loss (36.5)         (36.5)   (36.5)    
Transfers from the Former Parent, net 328.0       328.0     328.0    
Dividends to noncontrolling interests (35.2)               (35.2)  
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in Worthington Taylor, LLC   $ (5.0)               $ (5.0)
Balance at May. 31, 2022 1,266.4   $ 0.0 0.0 1,131.3 1.9 0.0 1,133.2 133.2  
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2022     0              
Net earnings 99.7       87.1     87.1 12.6  
Other comprehensive loss (4.0)         (4.0)   (4.0)    
Transfers from (to) the Former Parent, net (187.3)       (187.3)     (187.3)    
Dividends to noncontrolling interests (20.2)               (20.2)  
Balance at May. 31, 2023 1,154.6   $ 0.0 0.0 1,031.1 (2.1) 0.0 1,029.0 125.6  
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2023     0              
Net earnings 170.1       52.5   102.2 154.7 15.4  
Other comprehensive loss (4.0)         (4.0)   (4.0)    
Distribution to the Former Parent in connection with the Separation (150.0)     (150.0)       (150.0)    
Transfers from (to) the Former Parent, net (32.7)     11.4 (44.1)     (32.7)    
Dividends to noncontrolling interests (8.8)               (8.8)  
Transfers of Net Investment by the Former Parent to Additional Paid-in Capital 0.0     1,039.5 (1,039.5)          
Transfers of Net Investment by the Former Parent to Additional Paid-in Capital (in shares)     49,286,517              
Common shares issued, net of withholding tax 0.2     0.2       0.2    
Common shares issued, net of withholding tax (in shares)     44,997              
Stock-based compensation 4.2     4.2       4.2    
Cash dividends declared ($0.32) per common share (16.1)           (16.1) (16.1)    
Balance at May. 31, 2024 $ 1,117.5   $ 0.0 $ 905.3 $ 0.0 $ (6.1) $ 86.1 $ 985.3 $ 132.2  
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2024     49,331,514              
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
$ / shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]  
Cash dividend declared, per share $ 0.32
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Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Operating activities:      
Net earnings $ 170.1 $ 99.7 $ 200.3
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 65.3 69.6 59.5
Impairment of long-lived assets 1.4 2.1 3.1
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes 1.1 (9.7) 13.6
Bad debt expense 1.1 1.6 0.7
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate, net of distributions (20.4) 4.8 (27.3)
Net (gain) loss on sale of assets 1.0 (3.3) (15.1)
Stock-based compensation 10.3 10.4 8.7
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:      
Receivables (1.4) 113.0 (109.7)
Inventories 16.4 154.5 (50.7)
Accounts payable (26.7) (124.3) (14.9)
Accrued compensation and employee benefits 7.9 (5.8) (12.3)
Other operating items, net (26.6) 2.4 (16.4)
Net cash provided by operating activities 199.5 315.0 39.5
Investing activities:      
Investment in property, plant and equipment (103.4) (45.5) (36.4)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (21.0) 0.0 (376.7)
Proceeds from sale of assets, net of selling costs 1.2 23.3 24.6
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in Worthington Taylor, LLC 0.0 0.0 (6.8)
Net cash used in investing activities (123.2) (22.2) (395.3)
Financing activities:      
Distribution to the Former Parent in connection with the Separation (150.0) 0.0 0.0
Transfers from (to) the Former Parent, net (47.6) (199.8) 316.9
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net 127.2 (45.2) 41.7
Proceeds from revolving credit facility borrowings - swing loans 266.1 0.0 0.0
Repayment of revolving credit facility borrowings - swing loans (248.1) 0.0 0.0
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of tax withholdings 0.3 0.0 0.0
Proceeds from long-term debt from the Former Parent 0.0 0.0 50.0
Principal payments on long-term debt to the Former Parent 0.0 (15.0) (15.0)
Payments to noncontrolling interests (8.8) (20.2) (35.2)
Dividends paid (7.9) 0.0 0.0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (68.8) (280.2) 358.4
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 7.5 12.6 2.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 32.7 20.1 17.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 40.2 $ 32.7 $ 20.1
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 154.7 $ 87.1 $ 180.4
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3 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
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Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation

Note A – Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation

 

Description of the Business

The Company is one of North America’s premier value-added steel processors with the ability to provide a diversified range of products and services that span a variety of end markets. The Company maintains market leading positions in the North American carbon flat-rolled steel and tailor welded blank industries and is one of the largest global producers of electrical steel laminations. For nearly 70 years, the Company has been delivering high quality steel processing capabilities across a variety of end-markets including automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and energy. The Company serves its customers primarily by processing flat-rolled steel coils, which are sourced primarily from various North American steel mills, into the precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specifications. The Company sells steel on a direct basis, whereby it is exposed to the risk and rewards of ownership of the material while in its possession. Additionally, the Company toll processes steel under a fee for service arrangement whereby it processes customer-owned material. The Company’s manufacturing facilities further benefit from the flexibility to scale between direct and tolling services based on demand dynamics throughout the year.

 

Fiscal Periods

The Company’s fiscal year and fourth quarter ends on May 31, with fiscal 2024 ending on May 31, 2024, fiscal 2023 ending on May 31, 2023, and fiscal 2022 ending on May 31, 2022. The Company’s other quarterly periods end on the final day of August (first quarter), November (second quarter) and February (third quarter).

 

The Separation

On the Separation Date at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, Worthington Enterprises completed the Separation and Worthington Steel became a stand-alone publicly traded company. The Separation was achieved through the Distribution. Each holder of record of Worthington Enterprises common shares received one common share of Worthington Steel for every one Worthington Enterprises common share held at the close of business on the Record Date. In connection with the Separation, Worthington Steel made a cash distribution to Worthington Enterprises of $150.0 million from the issuances of certain debt (see Note H – Debt). Additionally, as part of the Separation, Worthington Enterprises made a contribution of certain assets and liabilities, including $3.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, to Worthington Steel. Worthington Enterprises retained no ownership interest in Worthington Steel following the Separation. Also on the Separation Date, Worthington Steel’s common shares began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “WS.”

 

Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs

On November 30, 2023, in connection with the Separation, the Company entered into several agreements with the Former Parent that govern the relationship between the Former Parent and the Company following the Distribution, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Steel Supply Agreement, and Transition Services Agreement.

Direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the Separation, including (a) fees paid to third parties for audit, advisory, and legal services to effect the Separation, (b) non-recurring employee-related costs, such as retention bonuses, and (c) non-recurring functional costs associated with shared corporate functions (collectively, the “Separation Costs”) are presented separately in the Company’s consolidated and combined statements of earnings. Separation Costs totaled $19.5 million and $17.5 million for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively. No Separation Costs were incurred during fiscal 2022.

 

Basis of Presentation Subsequent to Separation

The Company’s financial statements for the periods until the Separation on December 1, 2023, are combined financial statements prepared on a carve-out basis as discussed below. The Company’s financial statements for the periods beginning on and after December 1, 2023, are consolidated financial statements based on the reported results of the Company as a stand-alone company. Accordingly, the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and onward included consolidated and combined financial statements, whereas all prior periods included combined financial statements.

The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The consolidated and combined financial statements may not be indicative of the Company’s future performance and do not necessarily reflect what the financial

position, results of operations, and cash flows would have been had it operated as an independent company during all of the periods presented.

 

Basis of Presentation Prior to Separation

Prior to the Separation on December 1, 2023, the Company operated as a business of the Former Parent. Accordingly, the combined historical financial statements for the periods presented prior to and as of November 30, 2023, are prepared on a “carve-out” basis.

The Company’s combined financial statements are prepared on a carve-out basis using the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of the Former Parent in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s combined financial statements include the historical operations that comprise its business and reflect significant assumptions and allocations as well as certain assets and liabilities that have historically been held at the Former Parent’s corporate level but are specifically identifiable or otherwise attributable to the Company. The carve-out combined financial statements may not include all expenses that would have been incurred had it existed as a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

The income tax provision in the carve-out combined statements of earnings has been calculated as if the Company was operating on a stand-alone basis and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Therefore, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of the Company’s actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the carve-out.

Transactions and accounts which have occurred within the Company have been eliminated, based on historical intracompany activity. The Former Parent’s net investment in these operations, including intercompany transactions between the Former Parent and the Company, are reflected as Net Investment by the Former Parent on the accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements.

The Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements include certain costs of doing business incurred by the Former Parent at the corporate level. These costs are for (1) corporate support functions provided on a centralized basis, including information technology, human resources, finance, and corporate operations, amongst others, (2) profit sharing and bonuses, and (3) respective surpluses and shortfalls of various planned insurance expenses. These costs are included in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings, primarily within SG&A. These expenses were allocated to the Company on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remaining allocated using related drivers associated with the nature of the business, such as, headcount or profitability, considering the characteristics of each respective cost. Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of the Former Parent’s general corporate expenses are reasonable.

All other third party-debt and related interest expense not directly attributable to the Company have been excluded from the consolidated and combined financial statements because it is not the legal obligor of the debt and the borrowings are not specifically identifiable to the Company. Additionally, as described in “Note S – Related Party Transactions,” debt and related interest expense between the Former Parent and TWB has been attributed to the Company, as the Company is both the legal obligor and directly benefited from the borrowings.

Additionally, the Former Parent incurred Separation Costs that have been directly attributed to the Company to the extent incurred to its direct benefit and are presented separately in the Company’s consolidated and combined statements of earnings.

The Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect its consolidated and combined results of earnings, balance sheet, and cash flows had it operated as a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Management considers these cost allocations to be reasonably reflective of the Company’s utilization of the Former Parent’s corporate support services. Actual costs that would have been incurred if the Company had been a stand-alone company may have been different than these estimates during the periods presented.

The Former Parent utilized a centralized cash management program to manage cash for the majority of its entities. For entities that were enrolled in the program, all cash was swept into a cash pool. Accordingly, the cash and cash equivalents held by the Former Parent at the corporate level were not attributed to the Company for any of the periods presented. The Company’s foreign operations did not participate in the centralized cash management program. These cash amounts are specifically attributable to the Company and therefore are reflected in the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets. Transfers of cash, both to and from the Former Parent’s centralized cash management program, are reflected as a component of Net Investment by the Former Parent on the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets and as a financing activity on the accompanying consolidated and combined statements of cash flows.

 

Net Investment by the Former Parent

Net Investment by the Former Parent in the consolidated and combined balance sheets and consolidated and combined statements of equity represents the Former Parent’s historical investment in the Company, the net effect of transactions with and allocations from the Former Parent, and the Company’s retained earnings. All transactions reflected in Net Investment by the Former Parent in the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets have been considered as financing activities for purposes of the consolidated and combined

statements of cash flows. For additional information, see “Basis of Presentation – Prior to Separation” above and “Note S – Related Party Transactions.”

 

Consolidation, Consolidated Subsidiaries and Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

Consolidation: The Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements include the accounts of Worthington Steel and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s investment in unconsolidated affiliate, Serviacero Worthington, is accounted for using the equity method. Material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.

The Company owns controlling interests in the following three operating joint ventures: Spartan (52%); TWB (55%); and WSCP (63%). The Company also owns a controlling interest (51%) in WSP, which became a non-operating joint venture on October 31, 2022, when its remaining net assets were sold. These joint ventures are consolidated with the equity owned by the other joint venture members shown as noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated and combined balance sheets, and their portions of net earnings and OCI shown as net earnings or comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated and combined statements of earnings and comprehensive income, respectively.

The Company owns a noncontrolling interest (50%) in an unconsolidated joint venture, Serviacero Worthington. The investment in the Company’s unconsolidated affiliate is accounted for using the equity method with the Company’s proportionate share of income or loss recognized within equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate (“equity income”) in its consolidated statements of earnings. See further discussion of the Company’s unconsolidated affiliate in “Note C – Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate.”

 

Organizational Structure and Operating Segment

 

The Company’s operations are managed principally on a products and services basis under a single group organizational structure. Following the Separation, the financial information reviewed by the Company’s CODM for the purpose of assessing performance and allocating resources has been presented as a single component, or operating segment, and comprises all of the Company’s operations. The Company’s CODM is Worthington Steel’s CEO.

 

Concentration of Net Sales

 

The Company sells its products and services to a diverse customer base and a broad range of end markets. The automotive industry is the largest end market for the Company with sales representing 52%, 50%, and 48% for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022, respectively. Sales to one automotive customer represented 14.6%, 16.2%, and 17.0% for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022, respectively.

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated and combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At May 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents included cash held in banks, and short-term, highly liquid investments. Short-term investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient, and therefore, are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Cash held in banks is measured in the fair value hierarchy using Level 1 inputs.

Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories. The assessment of net realizable value requires the use of estimates to determine cost to complete, normal profit margin and the ultimate selling price of inventory. The Company believes its inventories were valued appropriately as of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023.

Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to certain risks related to our ongoing operations. The primary risks managed through the use of derivative financial instruments includes commodity price risk. All derivative financial instruments are accounted for using mark-to-market accounting. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, the reason for holding it. Gains and losses on fair value hedges are recognized in current period earnings within the same line as the underlying hedged item. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges are deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) and recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings, within the same financial statement caption as the underlying hedged item. Classification in our consolidated and combined statements of earnings of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting is determined based on the underlying intent of the instruments. Cash flows

related to derivative financial instruments are generally classified as operating activities in the consolidated and combined statements of cash flows.

In order for hedging relationships to qualify for hedge accounting under current accounting guidance, the Company formally documents each hedging relationship and its risk management objective. Derivative financial instruments are executed only with highly-rated counterparties. No credit loss is anticipated on existing instruments, and no material credit losses have been experienced to date. The Company monitors its positions, as well as the credit ratings of counterparties to those positions.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it is determined that a derivative financial instrument is no longer highly effective in offsetting the hedged risk, expires or is sold, is terminated or is no longer designated as a hedging instrument because it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or the Company determines that designation as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative financial instrument is retained, the Company continues to carry the derivative financial instrument at its fair value on the consolidated and combined balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value in net earnings immediately. When it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and immediately recognizes the gains and losses that were accumulated in AOCI.

Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our consolidated and combined balance sheet location and the risk classification of the Company’s derivative financial instruments.

Risks and Uncertainties: As of May 31, 2024, excluding our joint ventures, we operated 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide. We also held equity positions in four operating joint ventures, which operated 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide as of May 31, 2024. See “Concentration of Net Sales” section above for more information on the risk related to concentration of the markets in which the Company operates. A significant loss of, or decrease in, business from any of these customers could have an adverse effect on our consolidated net sales and financial results if we were not able to obtain replacement business. Also, the Company’s sales may be increasingly sensitive to deterioration in the financial condition of, or other adverse developments with respect to, one or more of our largest customers.

As of May 31, 2024, approximately 21% of the Company’s consolidated labor force was represented by collective bargaining units, all of which are located in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. where collective bargaining arrangements are customary. The concentration of credit risks from financial instruments related to the markets the Company serves is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial position, cash flows or future results of operations.

The Company’s principal raw material is flat-rolled steel, which is purchased from multiple primary steel producers. The steel industry as a whole has been cyclical, and at times availability and pricing can be volatile due to a number of factors beyond our control. This volatility can significantly affect the Company’s steel costs. In an environment of increasing prices for steel and other raw materials, in general, competitive conditions or contractual obligations may impact how much of the price increases the Company can pass on to customers. To the extent the Company is unable to pass on future price increases in raw materials to customers, financial results could be adversely affected. Also, if steel prices decrease, in general, competitive conditions or contractual obligations may impact how quickly the Company must reduce prices to customers, and the Company could be forced to use higher-priced raw materials to complete orders for which the selling prices have decreased, resulting in inventory holding losses. Declining steel prices could also require the Company to write down the value of inventories to reflect current net realizable value. Further, the number of suppliers has decreased in recent years due to industry consolidation and the financial difficulties of certain suppliers, and consolidation may continue. Accordingly, if delivery from a major steel supplier is disrupted, it may be more difficult to obtain an alternative supply than in the past.

Receivables: The Company reviews its receivables on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are properly valued and collectible. Expected lifetime credit losses on receivables are recognized at the time of origination. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the expected future credit losses using the internal historical loss information and observable and forecasted macroeconomic data.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is used to record the estimated risk of loss related to customers’ inability to pay. This allowance is maintained at a level that the Company considers appropriate based on factors that affect collectability, such as the financial health of customers, historical trends of charge-offs and recoveries and current economic and market conditions. As the Company monitors its receivables, it identifies customers that may have payment problems and adjusts the allowance accordingly, with the offset to SG&A. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts increased $0.6 million during fiscal 2024 to $3.2 million.

While the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate, changes in economic conditions, the financial health of customers and bankruptcy settlements could impact its future earnings. If the economic environment and market conditions deteriorate, particularly in the automotive and construction end markets where the Company’s exposure is greatest, additional reserves may be required.

Property and Depreciation: Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over 10 to 40 years and machinery and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 20 years. Depreciation expense

was $58.5 million, $62.7 million and $54.2 million during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022, respectively. Accelerated depreciation methods are used for income tax purposes.

The following table presents property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic region as of the end of the past two fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

United States

$

328.4

 

 

$

328.9

 

Canada

 

42.3

 

 

 

14.8

 

Mexico

 

58.7

 

 

 

36.1

 

Other

 

45.4

 

 

 

34.6

 

Total

$

474.8

 

 

$

414.4

 

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets: The Company uses the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations and recognize amortizable and indefinite-lived intangible assets separately from goodwill. The acquired assets and assumed liabilities in an acquisition are measured and recognized based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, with goodwill representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets. A bargain purchase may occur, wherein the fair value of identifiable net assets exceeds the purchase price, and a gain is then recognized in the amount of that excess. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment annually, during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may be present. Application of goodwill impairment testing involves judgment, including but not limited to, the identification of reporting units and estimation of the fair value of each reporting unit. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. The Company’s operations are organized as a single component, or operating segment. The Company’s reporting units, which are one level below the single operating segment, consist of: (1) Flat Rolled Steel Processing; (2) Electrical Steel; and (3) Laser Welding. Refer to “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information on the goodwill impairment.

For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment by first evaluating qualitative factors including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, and overall financial performance. If there are no potential impairments raised from this evaluation, no further testing is performed. If, however, our qualitative analysis indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, a quantitative analysis is performed. The quantitative analysis compares the fair value of each reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset to the related carrying amount, and an impairment loss is recognized in our consolidated statements of earnings equivalent to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flows or appraised values, as appropriate. The Company’s policy is to perform a quantitative analysis of each reporting unit at least every three to five years.

The Company performed its annual impairment evaluation of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and concluded that no impairment indicators were present.

The Company reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite useful lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Impairment testing involves a comparison of the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group to its respective carrying amount. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows exceeds the carrying amount, then no impairment exists. If the carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows, then a second step is performed to determine the amount of impairment, if any, to be recognized. The impairment loss recognized is equal to the amount that the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds its fair value. Long-lived assets held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are recorded in a single line in our consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies assets as held for sale if it commits to a plan to sell the assets within one year and actively markets the assets in their current condition for a price that is reasonable in comparison to their estimated fair value.

The Company’s impairment testing for both goodwill and other long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite useful lives, is largely based on cash flow models that require significant judgment and require assumptions about future volume trends, revenue and expense growth rates; and, in addition, external factors such as changes in economic trends and cost of capital. Significant changes in any of these assumptions could impact the outcomes of the tests performed. See “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional details regarding these assets and related impairment testing.

Equity method investments: Investments in affiliated companies that the Company does not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company reviews its equity method investment in Serviacero Worthington for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment might not be recoverable. Events and circumstances can include, but are not limited to: evidence the Company does not have the ability to recover the carrying value; the inability of the investee to sustain earnings; the current fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value; and other investors cease to provide support or reduce their financial commitment to the investee. If the fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value, and the fair value of the investment will not recover in the near term, then other-than-temporary impairment may exist. When the loss in

value of an investment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company recognizes an impairment in the period the conclusion is made.

Leases: The Company accounts for leases in accordance with GAAP, ASU Leases (Topic 842) (“Topic 842”). Under Topic 842, leases are categorized as operating or financing leases at inception. Lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent obligations to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right of use (“ROU”) assets include any initial direct costs and prepayments less lease incentives. Lease terms include options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. As most of our leases do not include an implicit rate, the Company uses its collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of goods sold or SG&A depending on the underlying nature of the leased assets. For operating leases with variable payments dependent upon an index or rate that commenced subsequent to adoption of Topic 842, the Company applies the active index or rate as of the lease commencement date. Variable lease payments not based on an index or rate are not included in the operating lease liability as they cannot be reasonably estimated and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Leases with a term of twelve months or less upon the commencement date are considered short-term leases, are not included on our consolidated and combined balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Refer to “Note R – Leases” for additional information on the adoption and impact of Topic 842.

Stock-Based Compensation: As of May 31, 2024, the Company had stock-based compensation plans for its employees as well as its non-employee directors as described more fully in “Note K – Stock-Based Compensation.” All share-based awards, including grants of stock options and restricted common shares, are recorded as expense in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings over the vesting period based on their grant date fair values. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP, ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“Topic 606”). Under this accounting guidance, the Company recognizes revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for those goods or services, including any variable consideration.

Returns and allowances are used to record estimates of returns or other allowances resulting from quality, delivery, discounts or other issues and are estimated based on historical trends and current market conditions, with the offset to net sales.

Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are treated as fulfillment activities and are recorded in both net sales and cost of goods sold at the time control is transferred to the customer. Due to the short-term nature of the Company’s contracts with customers, we have elected to apply the practical expedients under Topic 606 to: (1) expense as incurred, incremental costs of obtaining a contract; and (2) not adjust the consideration for the effects of a significant financing component for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. When the Company satisfies (or partially satisfy) a performance obligation, prior to being able to invoice the customer, the Company recognizes an unbilled receivable when the right to consideration is unconditional and a contract asset when the right to consideration is conditional. Unbilled receivables and contract assets are included in receivables and prepaid expenses and other current assets, respectively, on the consolidated and combined balance sheets. Additionally, the Company does not maintain contract liability balances, as performance obligations are satisfied prior to customer payment for products. Payments from customers are generally due within 30 to 60 days of invoicing, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery of the goods.

Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that we collect from a customer, are excluded from revenue.

Certain contracts with customers include warranties associated with the delivered goods or services. These warranties are not considered to be separate performance obligations, and accordingly, the Company records an estimated liability for potential warranty costs as the goods or services are transferred.

With the exception of toll processing revenue, the Company recognizes revenue at the point in time the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the product is transferred to the customer upon shipment or delivery. Generally, the Company receives and acknowledges purchase orders from customers, which define the quantity, pricing, payment and other applicable terms and conditions (as defined in a master sales agreement, where applicable). In some cases, we receive a blanket purchase order from customers, which includes pricing, payment and other terms and conditions, with quantities defined at the time each customer subsequently issues periodic releases against the blanket purchase order.

Toll processing revenues are recognized over time and are primarily measured using the cost-to-cost method, which we believe best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Under the cost-to-cost method, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to the total estimated costs expected upon satisfying the identified performance obligation. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. The Company has elected to not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.

Certain contracts contain variable consideration, which is not constrained, and primarily include estimated sales returns, customer rebates, and sales discounts which are recorded on an expected value basis. These estimates are based on historical returns, analysis of credit memo data and other known factors. The Company accounts for rebates by recording reductions to revenue for rebates in the same period the related revenue is recorded. The amount of these reductions is based upon the terms agreed to with the customer. The Company does not exercise significant judgments in determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations or the transaction price. Refer to “Note B – Revenue Recognition” for additional information.

The following table presents net sales by geographic region for the past three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

United States

$

2,752.0

 

 

$

2,892.2

 

 

$

3,440.0

 

Canada

 

392.6

 

 

 

406.1

 

 

 

387.9

 

Mexico

 

181.3

 

 

 

213.7

 

 

 

179.1

 

Other

 

104.7

 

 

 

95.7

 

 

 

61.9

 

Total

$

3,430.6

 

 

$

3,607.7

 

 

$

4,068.9

 

Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold is primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacturing of product, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense, repair and maintenance expense and direct overhead expenses associated with manufacturing products for sale. Cost of goods sold also includes the cost to distribute products to customers and inbound freight costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense: SG&A is primarily comprised of payroll and benefit expenses, administrative and other indirect overhead costs and other miscellaneous operating items not specifically categorized elsewhere in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings.

Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are expensed to SG&A as incurred. Advertising expense was $0.8 million, $1.2 million, and $0.6 million for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

Statements of Cash Flows: Supplemental cash flow information was as follows for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

2022

Interest paid, net of amount capitalized (1)

$

4.5

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

Income taxes paid, net of refunds (1)

$

37.6

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

(1)
The amount of interest paid, net of amount capitalized and cash paid for income taxes paid, net of refunds, for the periods prior to the Separation was not distinguishable for the Company. These amounts were combined with the Former Parent. Due to the legal organizational structure, capital structure, as well as income tax compliance requirements, the amounts for the Company are indivisible from those that were included with the Former Parent. The amounts disclosed for income taxes paid, net of refunds represent all distinguishable amounts, which includes domestic taxes paid after the Separation and foreign taxes paid for the entire fiscal year.

 

The Company uses the “cumulative earnings” approach for determining cash flow presentation of distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures. Distributions received are included in the consolidated and combined statements of cash flows as operating activities, unless the cumulative distributions exceed the portion of the cumulative equity in the net earnings of the joint venture, in which case the excess distributions are deemed to be returns of the investment and are classified as investing activities in the consolidated and combined statements of cash flows.

Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between the tax basis and the financial reporting basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates the deferred tax assets to determine whether it is more likely than not that all, or a portion, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized and provides a valuation allowance as appropriate.

Tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that are recognized in the consolidated and combined financial statements are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

The Company has reserves for income taxes and associated interest and penalties that may become payable in future years as a result of audits by taxing authorities. It is the Company’s policy to record these in income tax expense. While the Company believes the positions taken on previously filed tax returns are appropriate, the Company has established the tax and interest/penalties reserves in recognition that various taxing authorities may challenge our positions. These reserves are analyzed periodically, and adjustments are made as events occur to warrant adjustment to the reserves, such as lapsing of applicable statutes of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, additional exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues and release of administrative guidance or court decisions affecting a particular tax issue.

Employee Pension Plans: Defined benefit pension and OPEB plan obligations are remeasured at least annually as of May 31 based on the present value of projected future benefit payments for all participants for services rendered to date. The measurement of projected future benefits is dependent on the provisions of each specific plan, demographics of the group covered by the plan, and other key measurement assumptions. Net periodic benefit costs, including service cost, interest cost, and expected return on assets, are determined using assumptions regarding the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets as of the beginning of each year. The funded status of the benefit plans, which represents the difference between the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets, is calculated on a plan-by-plan basis. The benefit obligation and related funded status are determined using assumptions as of the end of each year. Net periodic benefit cost is included in other income (expense) in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings, except for the service cost component, which is recorded in SG&A. Refer to “Note L – Employee Retirement Plans” for additional information.

Business Combinations: The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities requires significant judgments and estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market value is not readily available. For the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination, the Company typically uses an income approach. The purchase price allocated to the intangible assets is based on unobservable assumptions, inputs and estimates, including but not limited to, forecasted revenue growth rates, projected expenses, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, and useful lives. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

Self-Insurance Reserves: The Company self-insures most of its risks for product, cyber, environmental, workers’ compensation, general and automobile, property liabilities, and for employee medical claims. However, in order to reduce risk and better manage overall loss exposure for these liabilities, the Company purchases stop-loss insurance that covers individual claims in excess of the deductible amounts. The Company establishes and reassesses reserves for the estimated cost to resolve open claims that have been made against us, as well as an estimate of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not reported (“IBNR”). Loss exposure related to known events are established based on our assessment of the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and the estimated range of potential loss. IBNR reserves are established based on actuarial valuations that take into consideration the historical average claim volume, the average cost for settled claims, current trends in claim costs, changes in our business and workforce, general economic factors and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimated reserves for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from the assumptions used and historical trends. Exposures for employee medical costs and workers’ compensation have had and will continue to have a material impact on our operations. All other loss exposures were immaterial for the periods presented.

Reclassifications: The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior-year information to conform to the current presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards: The Company assesses the adoption impacts of recently issued accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements as well as material updates to previous assessments. There were no new material accounting standards adopted in the year ended May 31, 2024 that impacted the Company.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted: In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires the disclosure of incremental information about significant segment expenses. The guidance also requires disclosure of the CODM’s position for each segment and detail of how the CODM uses financial reporting to assess their segment’s performance. The new guidance is effective for

fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the ASU may have on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosure requirements for income taxes, specifically related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the ASU may have on its disclosures.

The significant accounting policies discussed herein are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all of the Company’s accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP, with a lesser need for the Company’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which the Company’s judgment in selecting an available alternative would not produce a materially different result.

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Revenue Recognition
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition

Note B – Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive for those goods or services, including any variable consideration.

The Company generates revenue by processing steel to the precise type, thickness, length, width, shape, and surface quality required by customer specification. The Company can also toll process steel for steel mills, large end-users and service centers. Toll processing revenue is recognized over time. All other revenue is recognized at a point in time, generally upon shipment.

The following table summarizes net sales by product class for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Product class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

$

3,269.4

 

 

$

3,464.9

 

 

$

3,923.1

 

Toll

 

161.2

 

 

 

142.8

 

 

 

145.8

 

Total

$

3,430.6

 

 

$

3,607.7

 

 

$

4,068.9

 

 

The following table summarizes the unbilled receivables at the end of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

(In millions)

Balance Sheet Classification

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Unbilled receivables

Receivables

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

3.7

 

 

 

(1)
There were no contract assets at either of the dates indicated above.
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Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

Note CInvestment in Unconsolidated Affiliate

Investments in affiliated companies that we do not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method. As of May 31, 2024, the Company owns a noncontrolling interest (50%) in one unconsolidated joint venture, Serviacero Worthington. The Company accounts for its investment in Serviacero Worthington using the equity method of accounting. Serviacero Worthington provides steel processing services, such as pickling, blanking, slitting, multi-blanking and cutting-to-length, to customers in a variety of industries including automotive, appliance and heavy equipment.

We received distributions from Serviacero Worthington totaling $2.0 million in fiscal 2024, $12.5 million in fiscal 2023, and $2.5 million in fiscal 2022.

The following table presents the financial position of Serviacero Worthington accounted for using the equity method as of May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

5.7

 

 

$

12.2

 

Other current assets

 

274.7

 

 

 

238.2

 

Noncurrent assets

 

58.3

 

 

 

58.9

 

Total assets

$

338.7

 

 

$

309.3

 

Current liabilities

$

64.7

 

 

$

70.8

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

5.2

 

 

 

5.4

 

Equity

 

268.8

 

 

 

233.1

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

338.7

 

 

$

309.3

 

 

The following table presents summarized financial information for Serviacero Worthington as of, and for the fiscal years ended May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

$

604.1

 

 

$

564.6

 

 

$

620.3

 

Gross margin

 

70.4

 

 

 

21.5

 

 

 

96.9

 

Operating income

 

56.4

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

87.3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4.4

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

4.3

 

Interest expense

 

-

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

8.4

 

 

 

(3.0

)

 

 

25.1

 

Net earnings

 

44.8

 

 

 

15.5

 

 

 

59.6

 

The following table presents the net earnings of Serviacero Worthington attributable to the Company for the fiscal years ended May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate

$

22.4

 

 

$

7.7

 

 

$

29.8

 

At May 31, 2024 and 2023, $56.4 million and $39.6 million, respectively, of our consolidated retained earnings represented undistributed earnings of Serviacero Worthington, net of tax.

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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

(In millions)

 

Total

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

 

$

80.0

 

Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments (1)

 

 

(0.8

)

Translation adjustments

 

 

(0.6

)

Balance at May 31, 2023

 

 

78.6

 

Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments (1)

 

 

1.1

 

Translation adjustments

 

 

(0.1

)

Balance at May 31, 2024

 

$

79.6

 

 

 

(1)
For additional information regarding our acquisitions, refer to “Note O Acquisitions.”

Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 3 to 20 years. The following table summarizes other intangible assets by class as of the end of the prior two fiscal years:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

(In millions)

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

$

5.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

5.2

 

 

$

-

 

In-process research & development

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

-

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

-

 

Definite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

$

102.8

 

 

$

39.8

 

 

$

102.8

 

 

$

35.0

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

1.9

 

Technology/know-how

 

 

11.0

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

11.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

Total definite-lived intangible assets

 

 

115.8

 

 

 

45.3

 

 

 

115.8

 

 

 

38.9

 

Total intangible assets

 

$

122.3

 

 

$

45.3

 

 

$

122.3

 

 

$

38.9

 

 

Amortization expense totaled $6.3 million, $6.3 million, and $4.8 million in fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is estimated to be:

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

2025

 

$

6.1

 

2026

 

$

5.8

 

2027

 

$

5.8

 

2028

 

$

5.8

 

2029

 

$

5.5

 

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Fiscal 2024

During fiscal 2024, we lowered the estimate of fair value less costs to sell to reflect the expected scrap value of the WSCP toll processing equipment to $0.2 million, resulting in a pre-tax impairment charge of $1.4 million.

Fiscal 2023

During fiscal 2023, we committed to two separate plans to liquidate certain fixed assets: (1) idled equipment at the manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan; and (2) the net assets of WSCP’s toll processing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. As both asset groups have met the criteria for classification as assets held for sale, net assets in the amount of $2.6 million have been presented separately as assets held for sale on our combined balance sheet at May 31, 2023. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the net assets were measured at fair market value less costs to sell, resulting in an overall impairment charge of $2.1 million during fiscal 2023.

Fiscal 2022

During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, management committed to plans to sell certain production equipment at the WSCP facility in Twinsburg, Ohio. As all of the criteria for classification of assets held for sale were met, the net assets were presented separately as assets held for sale on our combined balance sheet at May 31, 2022. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the net assets were written down to the fair value less costs to sell, resulting in an impairment charge of $3.1 million in fiscal 2022. These assets were subsequently sold in fiscal 2023.

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Restructuring and Other Income, Net
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Other Income, Net

Note ERestructuring and Other Income, Net

The Company considers restructuring activities to be programs whereby it fundamentally changes its operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions).

During fiscal 2024, no material restructuring and other income, net charges were recorded.

There were no liabilities associated with restructuring activities as of May 31, 2024.

A progression of the liabilities associated with the restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other income, net financial statement caption in our consolidated statement of earnings for fiscal 2023, is summarized below:

 

 

 

Beginning

 

 

Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

(In millions)

 

Balance

 

 

(Income)

 

 

Payments

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Balance

 

Early retirement and severance

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Net gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(4.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other income, net

 

 

 

 

$

(4.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During fiscal 2023, the following actions were taken related to the Company’s restructuring activities:

On October 31, 2022, the consolidated joint venture, WSP, ceased operations and sold its remaining manufacturing facility, located in Jackson, Michigan. Net cash proceeds of $20.8 million were realized in connection with the transaction, of which $2.0 million is being held in escrow for contingent indemnification obligations associated with general representations and warranties. The transaction resulted in a gain of $3.9 million.

 

During fiscal 2022, the following actions were taken related to the Company’s restructuring activities, which resulted in the recognition of $14.5 million within restructuring and other income, net:

On June 9, 2021, the historical consolidated joint venture, WSP, sold the remaining assets of its Canton, Michigan, facility with a net book value of $7.6 million for net cash proceeds of $19.8 million, resulting in a gain of $12.2 million.
In April of fiscal 2022, the Company completed its exit of the Decatur, Alabama steel processing facility and sold the remaining fixed assets with a net book value of $1.4 million for net cash proceeds of $4.0 million, resulting in a gain of $2.6 million.
Additional incremental early retirement and severance costs of $0.3 million offset the above gains.
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Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Note F – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Legal Proceedings

The Company is a defendant in certain legal proceedings that are incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these legal proceedings, which is not clearly determinable at the present time, individually and in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company, its consolidated financial position, future results of operation or cash flows. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these legal proceedings. However, the possibility exists that the costs to resolve these legal proceedings could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company for the periods in which they are resolved.

v3.24.2.u1
Guarantees
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Guarantees

Note G – Guarantees

The Company does not have guarantees that we believe are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

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Debt
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt

Note H – Debt

The following table summarizes our long-term debt and short-term borrowings outstanding at May 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Short-term borrowings and current maturities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$

148.0

 

 

$

-

 

Current maturities of Term Loan Facility with the Former Parent

 

 

-

 

 

 

20.0

 

Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

2.8

 

Total short-term borrowings and current maturities

 

 

148.0

 

 

 

22.8

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

148.0

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

The following table provides the maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings in the next five fiscal years and the remaining years thereafter:

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

Fiscal 2025

 

$

148.0

 

Fiscal 2026

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2027

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2028

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2029

 

 

-

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

148.0

 

Revolving Credit Facility

On November 30, 2023, the Company entered into the Credit Facility scheduled to mature on November 30, 2028, with a group of lenders. The Credit Facility allows for borrowings of up to $550.0 million, to the extent secured by eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances at period end, which consist primarily of U.S. Dollar denominated account balances. There were $148.0 million outstanding borrowings drawn against the Credit Facility at May 31, 2024, leaving a borrowing capacity of $402.0 million, subject to the eligible borrowing base, available for use. Individual amounts drawn under the Credit Facility accrue interest at rates equal to an applicable margin over the one-, three-, or six-month term SOFR Rate, plus a SOFR adjustment. The Company incurred approximately $2.7 million of issuance

costs, of which $2.5 million will be amortized to interest expense over the expected five-year Credit Facility term and are reflected in other assets.

The Credit Facility permits borrowings under two types of borrowing mechanisms: (i) Term SOFR Rate Loans and (ii) a swing loan. The Term SOFR Rate Loans permit the Company to draw a specific principal amount for a defined maturity of up to six months with the interest rate determined at the time of the draw, which equals an applicable margin over the applicable term SOFR Rate, plus a SOFR adjustment. Each Term SOFR Rate Loan has an individual, unique identifier and is distinguishable from the other Term SOFR Rate Loan drawn by the Company. At the end of each relevant interest period, the Company has the option to continue the same interest period for such Term SOFR Rate Loan or the Company can request a conversion to a new interest period for such Term SOFR Rate Loan. If no notice is given by the Company, the Term SOFR Rate Loan is deemed to be continued with the same interest period.

The swing loan permits the Company to draw on the Credit Facility at any time up to a maximum of the greater of (i) $55 million and (ii) 10% of the then-maximum amount of the Credit Facility. The swing loan interest rate is variable based upon the interest rate market. As of May 31, 2024, the swing loan rate was equal to 9.0%. Any amounts drawn on the swing loan mature on the same date as the maturity of the Credit Facility; however, it has been the practice of the Company to repay the outstanding draws on the swing loan within a short-term period.

 

The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien (subject to permitted liens and certain other exceptions) on certain working capital assets of the Company and the guarantors, including accounts and inventory, but excluding intellectual property, real property and equity interests, and subject to customary exceptions.

 

The Company currently has no material contractual or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends provided that no event of default exists under the Credit Facility and it meets the minimum availability threshold thereunder.

As of May 31, 2024, the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding interest-bearing debt under the Credit Facility was 6.92%.

 

Term Loan Facility with the Former Parent

On June 8, 2021, TWB entered into a $50.0 million term loan agreement (the “TWB Term Loan”) with a subsidiary of the Former Parent that matured in annual installments through May 31, 2024. The proceeds were used by TWB to finance the Shiloh U.S BlankLight purchase price. This note accrued interest at a rate of 5.0% per annum. The borrowings are the legal obligation of TWB and require settlement, in cash, in accordance with the TWB Term Loan. As such, the debt and related interest have been attributed to the Company in the consolidated and combined financial statements.

The term loan had balance of $20.0 million at May 31, 2023, which is classified separately within current liabilities in the consolidated and combined balance sheet. The Former Parent’s note receivable associated with the TWB Term Loan was contributed to the Company in connection with the Separation on December 1, 2023. As a result, the TWB Term Loan balance was eliminated in consolidation following the Separation, which resulted in a zero balance as of May 31, 2024 in the consolidated and combined balance sheet.

Other Tempel China

Tempel controls a subsidiary in China (“Tempel China”), and Tempel China utilized three short-term loan facilities, which were used to finance steel purchases, and were collateralized by Tempel China property and equipment. Borrowings outstanding under the facility totaled $2.8 million at May 31, 2023. These loans were paid off in June 2023, which resulted in a zero balance at May 31, 2024.

One facility with capacity of CN¥ 10.0 million (approximately USD $1.4 million) matured on March 13, 2024. This facility was not subsequently renewed. The remaining two facilities, one with capacity of CN¥ 40.0 million (approximately USD $5.5 million) and one with capacity of CN¥ 50.0 million (approximately USD $6.9 million), mature on December 31, 2024.

Other Tempel India

Tempel controls a subsidiary in India (“Tempel India”), and Tempel India has two individual credit arrangements with separate financial institutions, each of which contain a secured line of credit and standby letters of credit/letters of guarantee. One credit facility matures on November 19, 2024, and the other credit facility matures on January 9, 2025. The lines of credit have an aggregate facility size of RS₹ 600 million (approximately USD $7.2 million), subject to adjustment pursuant to a borrowing base. As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, no amounts under the line of credit facilities were due to the financial institutions. Interest is payable monthly and will accrue on the outstanding balance according to the lenders’ base lending rate plus an applicable margin as determined by the lender.

The standby letters of credit have an aggregate facility size of RS₹ 1,000 million (approximately USD $12.0 million). As of May 31, 2024 and 2023, no amounts under the facilities were due to the financial institutions. The purchases, made in the normal course of business that are supported by the letters of credit, were recorded in accounts payable.

Accounts Receivable Securitization

On June 29, 2023, the Company terminated the revolving trade accounts receivable securitization facility (the “AR Facility”) because it was no longer needed. No early termination or other similar fees or penalties were paid in connection with the termination of the AR Facility.

v3.24.2.u1
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Note IComprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): The following table summarizes the tax effects of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the prior three fiscal years:

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

(In millions)

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

 

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

 

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

Foreign currency translation

$

(1.3

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(1.3

)

 

$

(6.8

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(6.8

)

 

$

(3.3

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(3.3

)

Pension liability adjustment

 

3.1

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

(2.0

)

 

 

6.6

 

Cash flow hedges

 

(6.7

)

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

(52.1

)

 

 

12.3

 

 

 

(39.8

)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(4.9

)

 

$

0.9

 

 

$

(4.0

)

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

(0.9

)

 

$

(4.0

)

 

$

(46.8

)

 

$

10.3

 

 

$

(36.5

)

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): The components of the changes in AOCI at the end of the prior three fiscal years were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension

 

 

Cash

 

 

Other

 

 

Currency

 

 

Liability

 

 

Flow

 

 

Comprehensive

 

(In millions)

Translation

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Hedges

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

$

(3.8

)

 

$

6.7

 

 

$

(1.0

)

 

$

1.9

 

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(10.1

)

 

 

(17.9

)

Reclassification adjustments to income (a)

 

-

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

14.6

 

 

 

14.8

 

Income tax effect

 

-

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(0.9

)

Balance at May 31, 2023

$

(10.6

)

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

(2.1

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

(1.3

)

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

3.8

 

Reclassification adjustments to income (a)

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(8.3

)

 

 

(8.7

)

Income tax effect

 

-

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

0.9

 

Balance at May 31, 2024

$

(11.9

)

 

$

8.4

 

 

$

(2.6

)

 

$

(6.1

)

 

 

(a)
The statement of earnings classification of amounts reclassified to net income include:
(1)
Pension liability adjustment – As disclosed in “Note L – Employee Retirement Plans”; and
(2)
Cash flow hedges – disclosed in “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.”
v3.24.2.u1
Equity
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Equity

Note J – Equity

Common Shares: Worthington Steel, Inc. was formed as an Ohio corporation on February 28, 2023 with 100 shares authorized of which 100 common shares were issued and outstanding. As a result of the Separation, on November 22, 2023, Worthington Steel, Inc. filed a certificate of amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Worthington Steel, Inc. (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Ohio, which became effective as of such date. The Amendment (i) effected a stock split of the 100 then-outstanding common shares of the Worthington Steel, Inc. to provide a sufficient capitalization of the Worthington Steel, Inc. to enable the Former Parent to complete the pro rata distribution of 100% of the Company’s outstanding common shares to Former Parent’s shareholders, with each Former Parent shareholder as of the previously announced record date of November 21, 2023 (the “Record Date”) receiving one common share of the Worthington Steel, Inc. for every one common share of Worthington Industries held as of the Record Date, and (ii) eliminated the Company’s stated capital. As of the Separation, there were 49.3 million shares issued and outstanding. The Former Parent retained no ownership interest in Worthington Steel following the Separation.

The Worthington Steel Amended Articles of Incorporation authorize one class of common shares and their relative voting rights.

During fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022, we did not repurchase any common shares.

Preferred Shares: The Worthington Steel Amended Articles of Incorporation authorize one class of preferred shares and their relative voting rights. The Board is empowered to determine the issue prices, dividend rates, amounts payable upon liquidation and other terms of the preferred shares when issued. At May 31, 2024, 1,000,000 shares are authorized, and no preferred shares are issued or outstanding.

Theoretical Common Shares: Our non-qualified deferred compensation plans for employees require that any portion of a participant’s current account credited to the theoretical common share option, which reflects the fair value of the common shares with dividends reinvested, and any new contributions credited to the theoretical common share option remain credited to the theoretical common share option until distributed. For amounts credited to the theoretical common share option, payouts are required to be made in the form of whole common shares and cash in lieu of fractional common shares. As a result, we account for the deferred compensation obligation credited to the theoretical common share option within equity. The amounts recorded in equity totaled less than $0.1 million at May 31, 2024. There were no amounts recorded in equity at May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 as the eligible Worthington Steel employees participated in the Former Parent’s plan prior to the Separation.

v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation

Note K – Stock-Based Compensation

Prior to the Separation, certain Company employee and non-employee directors participated in the stock-based compensation plans of the Former Parent (“Former Parent’s Plans”). In connection with the Separation, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Worthington Steel, Inc. 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan and Worthington Steel, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Plans”). Under the Plans, we may grant incentive or non-qualified stock options, restricted common shares and performance shares to employees and non-qualified stock options and restricted common shares to non-employee directors.

We classify share-based compensation expense within SG&A to correspond with the same financial statement caption as the majority of the cash compensation paid to employees who have been awarded common shares. A total of 8.4 million common shares were authorized and available for issuance in connection with the Plans in place at May 31, 2024.

Under the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement between the Company and the Former Parent, in connection with the Separation, restricted stock and stock option equity awards granted to Company employees under the Former Parent's Plans were converted to awards representing approximately 1.3 million shares of the Company's common stock under the Plans. Adjustments to the underlying shares and terms of outstanding restricted stock and stock options were made to preserve the intrinsic value of the awards immediately before the Separation. The adjustment of the underlying shares and exercise prices, as applicable, was determined using a conversion ratio of 3.228 based on the relative values of the Former Parent's pre-Separation stock price and the Company's post-Separation stock price. The outstanding awards continue to vest over their original vesting periods. The Company did not recognize any incremental compensation cost related to the adjustment of outstanding awards.

The Company recognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $10.3 million ($8.0 million after-tax), $10.4 million ($7.8 million after-tax) and $8.7 million ($6.7 million after-tax) under the Plans and Former Parent’s Plans during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. At May 31, 2024, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation awards was $17.8 million, which will be expensed over the next three to five fiscal years.

Non-Qualified Stock Options

Stock options may be granted to purchase common shares at not less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the grant date. All outstanding stock options are non-qualified stock options. The exercise price of all stock options granted has been set at 100% of the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the grant date. Generally, stock options granted to employees vest and become exercisable at the rate of 33% per year beginning one year from the grant date, and expire ten years after the grant date. Non-qualified stock options granted to non-employee directors vest and become exercisable on the earlier of (a) the first anniversary of the grant date or (b) the date on which the next annual meeting of shareholders of Worthington Steel is held following the grant date for any stock option granted as of the date of an annual meeting of shareholders of Worthington Steel. Stock options can be exercised through net-settlement, at the election of the option holder. The source of the shares issues when exercised and held is out of new shares.

GAAP requires that all share-based awards be recorded as expense in the statement of earnings based on their grant date fair value. The Company calculates the fair value of its non-qualified stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and certain assumptions.

The Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the stock option awards during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 was $0.4 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

As of May 31, 2024, there was $0.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. As of May 31, 2024, there were 0.2 million outstanding unvested stock options, with a total intrinsic value of $2.9 million.

Service-Based Restricted Common Shares

Restricted common shares that contain service-based vesting conditions may be awarded to certain employees and non-employee directors. Service-based restricted common shares granted to employees cliff vest three years from the date of grant. Service-based restricted common shares granted to non-employee directors vest under the same parameters as discussed above with respect to non-qualified stock option grants. All service-based restricted common shares are valued at the closing market price of the common shares on the date of the grant.

The table below sets forth the service-based restricted common shares activity under the Plans from the Separation date to the year ended May 31, 2024. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares will be recognized on a straight-line basis over their respective three-year service periods.

 

(In thousands, except per common share amounts)

 

Restricted
Common
Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of year

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan

 

 

957

 

 

$

22.20

 

Granted

 

 

170

 

 

 

29.18

 

Vested

 

 

(19

)

 

 

19.98

 

Forfeited

 

 

(39

)

 

 

19.06

 

Outstanding, end of year

 

 

1,069

 

 

$

19.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding restricted common shares (in years)

 

 

1.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted common shares

 

$

35,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted common shares vested during the year

 

$

573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards

 

$

4,955

 

 

 

 

 

Market-Based Restricted Common Shares

On April 1, 2024, the Company granted 149 thousand market-based restricted common shares to six key employees under one of the Plans. Vesting of these restricted common shares is contingent upon the completion of a three-year service vesting period and the Company’s annualized absolute total shareholder return (“ATSR”) reaching a certain threshold during the three-year performance period ending on March 31, 2027. If the annualized ATSR is between 5% and 20%, as measured using the 40 consecutive trading days ending on March 28, 2024 as the starting price and the 40 consecutive trading days ending on March 31, 2027 as the ending price, participants will receive 50-150% of their targeted performance shares. The grant date fair value of these restricted common shares, as determined by a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $34.83 per common share. The pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these market-based restricted common shares of $5.4 million will be recognized on a graded basis over the five-year service period, net of any forfeitures. The following assumptions were used to determine the grant date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

Expected volatility

 

41.00

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.51

%

Actual TSR

 

14.00

%

 

 

On June 25, 2020, the Company granted an aggregate of 35 thousand market-based restricted common shares to two key employees under one of the Former Parent Plans. Vesting of these restricted common share awards is contingent upon the average closing price of the common shares reaching $65.00 during any 90 consecutive day period during the five-year period following the date of grant and completion of a three-year service vesting period. The grant date fair value of these restricted common shares, as determined by a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $20.87 per common share. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares was $0.7 million; these awards fully vested on June 25, 2023. The following assumptions were used to determine the grant date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

Dividend yield

 

2.71

%

Expected volatility

 

41.50

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.32

%

Performance Shares

Performance shares may be awarded to certain key employees and are contingent (i.e., vest) based upon the level of achievement with respect to corporate targets for cumulative corporate economic value added, and earnings per share growth for the three-fiscal-year periods ended or ending May 31, 2024, 2025 and 2026. These performance share awards will be paid, to the extent earned, in common shares in the fiscal quarter following the end of the applicable three-fiscal-year performance period. The fair value of performance share awards is determined by the closing market price of the underlying common shares at the respective grant dates of the awards and the pre-tax stock-based compensation expense is based on the periodic assessment of the probability of the targets being achieved and the estimate of the number of common shares that will ultimately vest and be issued.

The table below summarizes the Company’s performance share award activity under the Plans from the Separation date to the year ended May 31, 2024:

 

(In thousands, except per common share amounts)

Performance Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of year

 

-

 

 

 

 

Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan

 

133

 

 

$

22.20

 

Granted

 

30

 

 

 

30.55

 

Vested

 

(21

)

 

 

17.36

 

Forfeited

 

(12

)

 

 

17.97

 

Outstanding, end of year

 

130

 

 

$

20.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding performance shares (in years)

 

1.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding performance shares

$

4,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of performance shares vested during the year

$

696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards

$

923

 

 

 

 

v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Retirement Plans

Note L – Employee Retirement Plans

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

The Company provides retirement benefits to eligible employees primarily through a defined contribution retirement plan. Prior to the Separation, eligible employees of Worthington Steel had historically received benefits through the Former Parent’s defined contribution retirement plans. As a result of the Separation, the Worthington Steel, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) was established, and new accounts within the 401(k) Plan were created for each of the qualifying plan participants of the Former Parent’s defined contribution retirement plan. As of the Separation date, all future qualifying plan participants’ contributions were attributed to the 401(k) Plan.

The 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan covering all non-union U.S. employees of Worthington Steel (and its subsidiaries who are participating employers under the 401(k) Plan) on U.S. payroll who meet the tenure, hour and age requirements specified in the 401(k) Plan. The 401(k) Plan is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). The trustee for the 401(k) Plan is Fidelity Management Trust Company. Worthington Steel is the sponsor of the 401(k) Plan.

Eligible participants make contributions based on elected percentages of eligible compensation, subject to annual addition and other limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and the various plans’ provisions. Company contributions consist of employer matching contributions, annual or monthly employer contributions and discretionary contributions, based on individual plan provisions. The Company matches 50 cents per dollar of contributions of the first 4% of the 401(k) Plan participants’ compensation. The Company also makes an employer contribution of 3% of compensation on behalf of eligible participants irrespective of the amounts deferred by such participants. As a safe harbor plan, the Company guarantees a minimum contribution of at least 3% of participants’ eligible compensation.

The following table summarizes the defined contribution plan expense for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Defined contribution plan expense

 

$

12.3

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

8.8

 

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

As a result of the Company’s acquisition of Tempel on December 1, 2021, it assumed approximately $40.2 million of net pension and other postretirement benefit obligations under Tempel’s defined benefit domestic funded pension plan, an unfunded supplemental executive retirement (SERP) plan, and a domestic unfunded postretirement plan. Effective December 31, 2010, Tempel froze its defined benefit domestic funded pension plan. Upon retirement, participants in this plan will receive the benefit they had accrued as of July 16, 2018. No further pension benefit will be earned by the participants of this plan after December 31, 2010.

As a result of the Company’s acquisition of Voestalpine Nagold on November 16, 2023, it assumed approximately $0.9 million of net pension benefit obligations under a pre-existing pension obligation of the former company that resulted from a previous contractual arrangement with a prior owner before our acquisition. No further pension benefit will be earned by the participant of this plan, and the participant will begin to receive benefits upon reaching age 65. See “Note O – Acquisitions” for additional information related to the acquisition of Voestalpine Nagold.

Defined benefit pension and OPEB plan obligations are remeasured at least annually as of May 31 based on the present value of projected future benefit payments for all participants for services rendered to date. The measurement of projected future benefits is dependent on the provisions of each specific plan, demographics of the group covered by the plan, and other key measurement assumptions.

Net periodic benefit costs, including service cost, interest cost, and expected return on assets, are determined using assumptions regarding the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets as of the beginning of each fiscal year. The funded status of the benefit plans, which represents the difference between the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets, is calculated on a plan-by-plan basis. The benefit obligation and related funded status are determined using assumptions as of the end of each fiscal year. Net periodic benefit cost is included in other income (expense) in our consolidated and combined statements of earnings, except for the service cost component, which is recorded in SG&A.

Net Periodic Pension Costs (Income)

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension income for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

$

1.4

 

Return on plan assets

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

(2.1

)

Net amortization and deferral costs

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

-

 

Net periodic benefit income

 

$

(0.7

)

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

(0.7

)

During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company also incurred less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in net periodic benefit cost related to the Tempel Steel Company Postretirement Benefit Plan.

Weighted Average Rates

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the unfunded benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.52

%

 

 

4.80

%

 

 

4.32

%

Net periodic pension cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

4.76

%

 

 

4.32

%

 

 

2.66

%

Expected long-term rate of return

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

6.50

%

 

The discount rates used to measure plan liabilities as of the measurement date are determined individually for each plan using actuarial developed yield curves. The discount rates are determined by matching the projected cash flows used to determine the plan liabilities to a projected yield curve of high-quality corporate bonds available at the measurement date. The expected return on plan assets assumption is determined by reviewing the investment returns, as well as longer-term historical returns of an asset mix approximating our asset allocation targets, and periodically comparing these returns to the expectations of investment advisors and actuaries to determine whether long-term future returns are expected to differ significantly from the past.

Funded Status

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets and the funded status for the Company’s defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Change in benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation, beginning of year

 

$

76.9

 

 

$

82.3

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

$

4.1

 

Service cost

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Interest cost

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.2

 

Plan amendments

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Actuarial gain

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(0.3

)

Benefits paid

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(5.7

)

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Benefit obligations acquired

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Benefits obligation, end of year

 

$

71.1

 

 

$

76.9

 

 

$

3.1

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value, beginning of year

 

$

54.9

 

 

$

56.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Return on plan assets

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Company contributions

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(5.8

)

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Plan assets acquired

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Fair value, end of year

 

 

53.5

 

 

 

54.9

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Funded status

 

$

(17.6

)

 

$

(22.0

)

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

(3.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined
 balance sheets consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(0.3

)

 

$

(0.3

)

Other liabilities

 

$

(17.6

)

 

$

(22.0

)

 

$

(2.8

)

 

$

(3.1

)

AOCI

 

 

(9.3

)

 

 

(6.3

)

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

(9.3

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

(1.2

)

 

$

(1.1

)

Net prior service credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.4

)

Total

 

$

(9.3

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

(1.6

)

 

$

(1.5

)

 

 

The following table shows other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI during the prior two fiscal years:

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net (gain) loss

 

$

(3.4

)

 

$

1.3

 

 

$

(0.2

)

 

$

(0.3

)

Amortization of net (gain) loss

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

1.5

 

 

$

(0.1

)

 

$

(0.7

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (income) and OCI

 

$

(3.8

)

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(0.5

)

 

Pension plan assets are required to be disclosed at fair value in our consolidated and combined financial statements. Fair value is defined in “Note Q – Fair Value Measurements.” The pension plan assets’ fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Fair Value Hierarchy Categories

There are three measurement input levels for determining fair value: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Valuations of Level 1 assets for all classes are based on quoted (unadjusted) closing market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Cash is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. There were no valuations of Level 2 or Level 3 assets at May 31, 2024 or May 31, 2023, as shown in the tables below. See “Note Q – Fair Value Measurements.”

Fair Value of Plan Assets

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, a summary of the defined benefit plans’ assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

(In millions)

 

Fair Value

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4.3

 

 

$

4.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Fixed-income funds

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Equity funds

 

 

16.2

 

 

 

16.2

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Commingled fund investments measured at net asset value (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge funds

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

53.5

 

 

$

45.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

(1)
Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, a summary of the defined benefit plans’ assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

(In millions)

 

Fair Value

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3.9

 

 

$

3.9

 

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

Fixed-income funds

 

 

22.1

 

 

 

22.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Equity funds

 

 

20.1

 

 

 

20.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Commingled fund investments measured at net asset value (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge funds

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

54.9

 

 

$

46.1

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

(1)
Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.

Plan assets for the defined benefit plans consisted principally of the following as of the respective measurement dates:

 

 

 

May 31,

 

 

May 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Asset category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

30

%

 

 

37

%

Fixed-income funds

 

 

46

%

 

 

40

%

Hedge funds

 

 

16

%

 

 

16

%

Other

 

 

8

%

 

 

7

%

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

 

Equity securities include no employer stock. The investment policy and strategy for the defined benefit plans is: (i) long-term in nature with liquidity requirements that are anticipated to be minimal due to the projected normal retirement date of the average employee and the current average age of participants; (ii) to earn nominal returns, net of investment fees, equal to or in excess of the defined benefit plans’ respective liability growth rate; and (iii) to include a diversified asset allocation of domestic and international equities and fixed income investments. We are expected to contribute approximately $1.8 million to the defined benefit and OPEB plans during fiscal 2025. However, we reserve the right to make additional contributions.

Estimated Future Benefits Payments

The following estimated future benefits, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid under the defined benefit and other postretirement plans during future fiscal years as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

2025

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

0.3

 

2026

 

$

5.9

 

 

$

0.3

 

2027

 

$

6.1

 

 

$

0.3

 

2028

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

0.3

 

2029

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

0.3

 

2030-2034

 

$

26.8

 

 

$

1.2

 

v3.24.2.u1
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

Note M – Income Taxes

Earnings before income taxes for the prior three fiscal years included the following components:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

U.S. based operations

 

$

166.3

 

 

$

102.7

 

 

$

208.0

 

Non – U.S. based operations

 

 

49.9

 

 

 

26.0

 

 

 

46.3

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

216.2

 

 

 

128.7

 

 

 

254.3

 

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (1)

 

 

15.4

 

 

 

12.6

 

 

 

19.9

 

Earnings before income taxes attributable to controlling interest

 

$

200.8

 

 

$

116.1

 

 

$

234.4

 

 

(1)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are not taxable to the Company.

Significant components of income tax expense (benefit) for the prior three fiscal years were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

25.3

 

 

$

26.9

 

 

$

30.2

 

State and local

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

5.1

 

Foreign

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

5.1

 

Subtotal

 

 

45.0

 

 

 

38.7

 

 

 

40.4

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

(8.6

)

 

 

12.2

 

State and local

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

1.1

 

Foreign

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

0.3

 

Subtotal

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

(9.7

)

 

 

13.6

 

Total

 

$

46.1

 

 

$

29.0

 

 

$

54.0

 

 

A reconciliation of the federal statutory corporate income tax rate to total tax provision for the prior three fiscal years follows:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Federal statutory corporate income tax rate

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

21.0

%

State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.1

 

Non-U.S. income taxes at other than federal statutory rate

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

(1.6

)

Nondeductible executive compensation

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

1.1

 

Other

 

 

(1.4

)

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

0.5

 

Effective tax rate attributable to controlling interest

 

 

23.0

%

 

 

25.0

%

 

 

23.1

%

 

The above effective tax rate attributable to controlling interest excludes any impact from the inclusion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Company’s consolidated and combined statements of earnings. The effective tax rates upon inclusion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests were 21.3%, 22.5% and 21.2% for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are a result of the Company’s consolidated joint ventures. The net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests in the U.S. operations of the Company’s consolidated joint ventures do not generate tax expense to the Company since the investors are taxed directly based on the earnings attributable to the investors. The tax expense of TWB’s wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries is reported in the consolidated and combined income tax expense.

 

Under applicable accounting guidance, a tax benefit may be recognized from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Any tax benefits recognized in the Company’s financial statements from such a position were measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

A tabular reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the year

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

0.1

 

Decreases - tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Increases - current tax positions

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.2

 

Settlements

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Lapse of statutes of limitations

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.1

)

Balance at the end of the year

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, $1.0 million was reclassified as a tax payable due to the final ruling in a pre-acquisition tax matter at Tempel. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, that, if recognized would affect the effective tax rate, was not material. During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of tax-related interest on unrecognized tax benefits. Management estimates the reasonably possible changes to unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months to be immaterial and is currently unaware of any issues under review that would result in significant additional payments, accruals, or other material deviations to this estimate.

The following is a summary of the tax years open to examination by major tax jurisdiction:

U.S. Federal – 2021 and forward
U.S. State and Local – 2020 and forward
Austria – 2024 and forward
Canada – 2019 and forward
China – 2021 and forward
India – 2020 and forward
Mexico – 2019 and forward

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of May 31 were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1.8

 

 

$

1.3

 

Inventories

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.4

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

9.2

 

 

 

14.1

 

Net operating loss carry forwards

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.2

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

3.4

 

Operating lease - liability

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

2.3

 

Derivative contracts

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

Other

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.1

 

Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

29.3

 

Less: Valuation allowance

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

29.3

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

(28.7

)

 

 

(33.0

)

Investment in affiliated companies, principally due to undistributed earnings

 

 

(10.5

)

 

 

(12.1

)

Operating lease - ROU assets

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(2.1

)

Other

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(1.9

)

Total deferred tax liability

 

 

(44.0

)

 

 

(49.1

)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

 

$

(19.4

)

 

$

(19.8

)

 

At May 31, 2024, the Company had tax benefits for non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $2.8 million that begin expiring in fiscal 2029.

Based on the Company’s history of profitability, the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, and taxable income projections, the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets are otherwise realizable.

v3.24.2.u1
Earnings Per Common Share
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Common Share

Note NEarnings Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions, except per common share amounts)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Numerator (basic & diluted):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income available to common shareholders

$

154.7

 

 

$

87.1

 

 

$

180.4

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest – weighted average common shares

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

0.5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest – adjusted weighted average common shares

 

49.8

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest

$

3.14

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

3.66

 

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest

$

3.11

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

3.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards(1)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(1)
These non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards prior to the Separation. The number of anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards for 2024 was less than 0.1 million.

Earnings per common share was calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Earnings per diluted common share included the weighted-average effect of dilutive restricted common shares and non-qualified stock options on the weighted-average shares outstanding. Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2024, earnings per common share was based on the 49.3 million Worthington Steel common shares distributed to the Former Parent's shareholders on December 1, 2023. The same number of common shares is being utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for all periods presented prior to the Separation. After the Separation, actual outstanding common shares are used to calculate both basic and diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.

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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Acquisitions

Note O – Acquisitions

Fiscal 2024

Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG (Voestalpine Nagold)

 

On November 16, 2023, the Company acquired Voestalpine Nagold, including its lamination stamping facility in Nagold, Germany and related assets, for net cash consideration of $21.0 million and the assumption of a $0.9 million pension liability. Voestalpine produces automotive and electrical steel lamination stampings in Europe. The total purchase consideration was preliminarily allocated primarily to tangible assets, consisting of $12.3 million of property, plant and equipment and $9.0 million of net working capital, with $0.6 million recognized as goodwill.

The information included in the preliminary allocation of the purchase price was derived using estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired. As a result of final purchase accounting adjustments, the total purchase consideration was updated. The purchase consideration consisted of $12.6 million of property, plant and equipment and $8.2 million of net working capital, with $1.1 million recognized as goodwill. Thus, the final purchase accounting adjustments consisted of $0.3 million of property, plant and equipment and $(0.8) million of net working capital, with $0.5 million to goodwill. There was no change in the valuation of the pension liability.

The purchase price includes the fair values of other assets that were not identifiable, not separately recognizable under accounting rules (e.g., assembled workforce) or of immaterial value. The purchase price also includes strategic benefits specific to the Company, which resulted in a purchase price in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets. The goodwill resulting from the acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

The results of operations of Voestalpine Nagold have been included in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings since the date of acquisition. Proforma results, including the acquired business since the beginning of fiscal 2023, would not be materially different from the reported results.

Fiscal 2023

The Company did not make any acquisitions during fiscal 2023.

Fiscal 2022

Shiloh Industries’ U.S. BlankLight®

On June 8, 2021, the Company, along with our 55% consolidated joint venture TWB, acquired certain assets of Shiloh’s U.S. BlankLight® business. The purchase price for the acquisition was cash consideration of approximately $104.5 million, after closing adjustments. The Shiloh business is being primarily operated by TWB and the operating results of the Shiloh business have been included in our consolidated and combined statements of earnings since the date of acquisition. Proforma results of the Shiloh business, including the acquired business since the beginning of fiscal 2021, would not be materially different than the reported results. Net sales and net earnings since the beginning of fiscal 2021, would not be materially different than the reported results.

Tempel Steel Company

On December 1, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of Tempel, a leading global manufacturer of precision motor and transformer laminations for the electrical steel market that includes transformers, industrial motors and electric vehicle (EV) motors for cash

consideration of $272.2 million, net of cash acquired, plus the assumption of certain long-term liabilities. Total acquisition-related expenses of $1.9 million were incurred in fiscal 2022.

Operating results of Tempel have been included in the consolidated and combined statement of earnings since December 1, 2021, the date of acquisition. During fiscal 2022, Tempel contributed net sales of $278.2 million and operating income of $8.6 million, which included acquisition-related costs of approximately $1.9 million and incremental cost of goods sold of $3.8 million due to the write-up of inventory to its estimated acquisition-date fair value.

The following unaudited pro forma information presents consolidated and combined financial information for fiscal 2022 as if Tempel had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2021. Depreciation and amortization expense included in the pro forma results reflect the acquisition-date fair values assigned to the definite-lived intangible assets and fixed assets of Tempel assuming a June 1, 2020 acquisition date. Adjustments have been made to remove acquisition-related costs and the acquisition date fair value adjustment to acquired inventories. The pro forma adjustments noted above have been adjusted for the applicable income tax impact. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2020.

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 31,

 

(In millions)

 

2022

 

Net sales

 

$

4,307.8

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

 

$

199.4

 

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Note PDerivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to primarily manage exposure to certain risks related to our ongoing operations. The primary risk managed through the use of derivative financial instruments is commodity price risk. While certain of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are designated as hedging instruments, the Company also enters into derivative financial instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current fair value through earnings at the end of each period.

Commodity Price Risk Management – The Company is exposed to changes in the price of certain commodities, including steel, zinc and other raw materials, and the Company’s utility requirements. The objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with forecasted purchases and sales of these commodities to allow management to focus its attention on business operations. Accordingly, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage the associated price risk.

The Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of its derivative financial instruments. Accordingly, the Company has established and maintained strict counterparty credit guidelines. The Company has credit support agreements in place with certain counterparties to limit the Company’s credit exposure. These agreements require either party to post cash collateral if its cumulative market position exceeds a predefined liability threshold. Amounts posted to the margin accounts accrue interest at market rates and are required to be refunded in the period in which the cumulative market position falls below the required threshold. The Company does not have significant exposure to any one counterparty, and management believes the overall risk of loss is remote and, in any event, would not be material.

Refer to “Note Q – Fair Value Measurements” for additional information regarding the accounting treatment for the Company’s derivative financial instruments, as well as how fair value is determined.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in our consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(In millions)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

0.2

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1.9

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

 

 

$

1.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

3.4

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

2.5

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

GAAP permits an entity to present derivative financial instruments assets and liabilities on a net basis on the balance sheet, provided a right of offset exists and/or when they are subject to a master netting arrangement. The Company’s policy is to record derivative financial instruments on a net basis where the Company has an executed master netting arrangement with counterparties as well as where the right of offset exists. The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of our derivative financial instruments on a net basis, where allowable under master netting arrangements and/or where the right of offset exists. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $2.6 million increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable.

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in our consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(In millions)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

-

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

2.7

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

0.1

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

0.1

 

Total

 

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

 

 

$

2.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

2.2

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7.0

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

2.2

 

 

 

 

$

7.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of the derivative financial instruments on a net basis, where allowable under master netting arrangements and/or where the right of offset exists. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $7.3 million increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable.

Cash Flow Hedges

We enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge exposure to changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate and commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions. These derivative financial instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the effective portion of the gain or loss on each of these derivative financial instruments is reported as a component of OCI and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period during which the

hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognized in earnings immediately.

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

24.5

 

 

June 2024 – September 2025

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

53.0

 

 

June 2023 – September 2024

 

The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in OCI and the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings for derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Gain (Loss) Reclassified

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

Reclassified from AOCI

 

from AOCI into

 

(In millions)

 

Recognized in OCI

 

 

into Net Earnings

 

Net Earnings

 

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

1.6

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

8.3

 

Totals

 

$

1.6

 

 

 

 

$

8.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

(10.1

)

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

(14.6

)

Totals

 

$

(10.1

)

 

 

 

$

(14.6

)

 

The estimated net amount of the losses recognized in AOCI at May 31, 2024, expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the succeeding twelve months is $2.6 million (net of tax of $0.8 million). This amount was computed using the fair value of the cash flow hedges at May 31, 2024, and will change before actual reclassification from other comprehensive income to net earnings during fiscal 2025.

Economic (Non-designated) Hedges

We enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to manage our foreign currency exchange rate exposure related to inter-company and financing transactions that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment. We also enter into certain commodity contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, these derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current market value at the end of each period through earnings.

The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

22.4

 

 

June 2024 – March 2025

 

The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

2.4

 

 

June 2023 – December 2024

 

 

The following table summarizes the loss recognized in earnings for economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Loss

 

May 31,

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(0.4

)

 

$

(11.7

)

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

(0.4

)

 

$

(11.7

)

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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

Note Q – Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is an exit price concept that assumes an orderly transaction between willing market participants and is required to be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. Current accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy as a basis for considering such assumptions and for classifying the inputs used in the valuation methodologies. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair values are as follows:

 

Level 1

 

 

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity can assess at the measurement date.

 

 

 

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

 

 

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities (i.e., allowing for situations in which there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date).

 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

At May 31, 2024, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

(1)
The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.

At May 31, 2023, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

(1)
The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

At May 31, 2024, there were no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis on the consolidated and combined balance sheet, except as noted below.

 

At May 31, 2023, the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were categorized as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

(1)
Comprised of the following: (1) idled equipment at the manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan; and (2) the net assets the Company’s former WSCP toll processing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Refer to “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.

The non-derivative financial instruments included in the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, income taxes receivable, other assets, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes, other accrued items, income taxes payable and other liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

Market pricing of the long-term debt with the Former Parent was not available; however, based on the stated interest rate and tenor as well as the market movements since issuance, the Company does not believe the fair value would be materially different from the carrying value of the TWB Term Loan (including current maturities), which was $20.0 million at May 31, 2023. The Former Parent’s note receivable associated with the TWB Term Loan was contributed to us in connection with the Separation on December 1, 2023. As a result, the TWB Term Loan balance was eliminated in consolidation following the Separation; therefore, no amounts were reflected in the Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements as of May 31, 2024.

The remaining carrying value of debt was $148.0 million at May 31, 2024, and relates to the Credit Facility, which due to its short-term nature, approximates fair value. The Credit Facility was entered into as of November 30, 2023, therefore, there were no borrowings under the Credit Facility at May 31, 2023.

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Leases
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases

Note R – Leases

The Company leases office space, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 17 years, some of which have renewal and termination options. Termination options are exercisable at our option. The lease terms used to recognize ROU

assets and lease liabilities include periods covered by options to extend the lease where we are reasonably certain to exercise that option and periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if we are reasonably certain not to exercise that option. Finance leases are immaterial to the consolidated and combined financial statements.

The Company determines if an arrangement meets the definition of a lease at inception. Operating lease ROU assets include any initial direct costs and prepayments less lease incentives. Lease terms include options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain we will exercise such options. As most of our leases do not include an implicit rate, the Company uses its collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of goods sold or SG&A depending on the underlying nature of the leased assets.

The Company leases certain property and equipment from third parties under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. Certain lease agreements provide for payment of property taxes, maintenance and insurance by us. Under Topic 842, the Company elected the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component for all asset classes. Certain leases include variable lease payments based on usage, an index, or a rate.

The components of lease expense for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease expense

 

$

10.1

 

 

$

9.5

 

Short-term lease expense

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

1.8

 

Variable lease expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.3

 

Total lease expense

 

$

12.7

 

 

$

11.6

 

 

Other information related to our leases, as of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, is provided below:

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows

 

$

9.3

 

 

$

5.7

 

Financing cash flows

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

 

$

6.7

 

 

$

12.1

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)

 

 

13.53

 

 

 

14.63

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

3.48

%

 

 

3.35

%

 

Future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases having an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at May 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

Operating Leases

 

2025

 

$

9.9

 

2026

 

 

8.8

 

2027

 

 

7.3

 

2028

 

 

6.9

 

2029

 

 

6.2

 

Thereafter

 

 

55.5

 

Total

 

 

94.6

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

(18.7

)

Present value of lease liabilities

 

$

75.9

 

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Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

Note S – Related Party Transactions

 

Prior to the Separation, the Company was managed and operated in the normal course of business by the Former Parent. Transactions through November 30, 2023 between the Former Parent and the Company have been accounted for as related party transactions in the accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements, as described below.

 

Subsequent to the Separation, transactions between the Former Parent and the Company were accounted for under the applicable GAAP, including those subject to agreements entered into with the Former Parent. See “Note A – Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation” for additional information. The material related party transactions have been disclosed below.

 

Allocation of General Corporate Costs

 

The Company had historically operated as part of the Former Parent and not as a stand-alone company. Prior to the Separation, certain support functions were provided to the Company on a centralized basis from the Former Parent, including information technology, human resources, finance, and corporate operations, amongst others, profit sharing and bonuses, and respective surpluses and shortfalls of various planned insurance expenses. For purposes of these consolidated and combined financial statements, these corporate and other shared costs have been attributed to the Company on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated considering the characteristics of each respective cost (e.g., on the basis of headcount or profitability). Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of the Former Parent’s general corporate expenses are reasonable. Nevertheless, the consolidated and combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect consolidated and combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a stand-alone public company during the periods presented. Substantially all of the allocated corporate costs are included in SG&A in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings.

 

The Company’s allocated expenses from the Former Parent, which are substantially recorded in SG&A in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings, were $38.5 million for fiscal 2024, all of which were incurred prior to the Separation. The allocated expenses from the Former Parent were $70.7 million and $70.1 million for fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

 

Following the Separation, the Company independently incurs expenses as a stand-alone company and corporate expenses from the Former Parent are no longer allocated to the Company; therefore, no related amounts were reflected on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements following the Separation.

 

Attribution of Separation Costs

 

The Former Parent incurred Separation Costs that were directly attributed to the Company to the extent incurred to its direct benefit and are presented separately in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings.

 

Following the Separation, the Company incurred incremental costs related to the Separation, which are reflected on the Company’s consolidated and combined statements of earnings. See “Note A – Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation” for additional information.

 

Net Sales to the Former Parent and Transactions with Affiliated Companies

 

Prior to the Separation, the Company’s net sales to the Former Parent were considered sales on a carve-out basis, and were included within net sales in the combined statements of earnings. Following the Separation, the Company’s net sales to the Former Parent are subject to the long-term Steel Supply Agreement and are included within net sales in the consolidated statement of earnings. Net sales to the Former Parent for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 totaled $82.1 million, $109.8 million, and $135.6 million, respectively.

 

The Company purchases from, and sells to, affiliated companies, which would include the unconsolidated joint ventures of the Former Parent prior to the Separation, certain raw materials and services at prevailing market prices. Net sales to affiliated companies, excluding transactions with the Former Parent, during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022 totaled $14.7 million, $35.8 million and $82.4 million, respectively. Purchases from affiliated companies totaled $17.4 million in fiscal 2024, were not significant in fiscal 2023 and totaled $9.7 million in fiscal 2022, respectively. Account Receivable and Account Payable from affiliated companies were not significant at either May 31, 2024 or May 31, 2023.

 

Due to/from the Former Parent

 

Given that cash was managed centrally by the Former Parent prior to the Separation, long-term intercompany financing arrangements were used to fund expansion or certain working capital needs. Excluding the TWB Term Loan discussed in “Note H – Debt”, debt resulting from these long-term intercompany financing arrangements has been reflected in Net Investment by the Former Parent within equity.

 

Amounts due to the Former Parent under the TWB Term Loan totaled $20.0 million at May 31, 2023, all of which is presented in current maturities of long-term debt due to the Former Parent in the corresponding consolidated and combined balance sheet.

The Former Parent’s note receivable associated with the TWB Term Loan was contributed to the Company in connection with the Separation on December 1, 2023. As a result, the TWB Term Loan balance was eliminated in consolidation following the Separation. The corresponding interest expense, which accrued at a rate of 5.0% per annum, was $0.5 million for fiscal 2024 and $1.4 million for fiscal 2023. The interest expense for fiscal 2024 reflects only amount prior to the contribution of the loan on December 1, 2023. Refer to “Note H – Debt” for additional information.

 

As of May 31, 2024, the outstanding accounts receivable balance with the Former Parent equaled $9.7 million as a result of the net sales to the Former Parent described above.

 

Net Investment by the Former Parent

 

Prior to the Separation, related party transactions between the Former Parent and the Company have been included within Net Investment by the Former Parent in the consolidated and combined balance sheets in the periods presented as these related party transactions were part of the centralized cash management program and were not settled in cash. Net Investment by the Former Parent in the consolidated and combined balance sheet and consolidated and combined statements of equity represents the Former Parent’s historical investment in the Company, the net effect of transactions with and allocations from the Former Parent, and its retained earnings.

 

Net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent, excluding the $150.0 million distribution, are included within Net Investment by the Former Parent. The reconciliation of total net transfers to and from the Former Parent to the corresponding amount presented in the consolidated and combined statement of cash flows are as follows:

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 31,

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined changes in equity

$

(32.7

)

 

$

(187.3

)

 

$

328.0

 

Less: non-cash net asset contribution from the Former Parent

 

7.6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Less: depreciation expense allocated from the Former Parent

 

1.2

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

3.1

 

Less: stock-based compensation

 

6.1

 

 

 

10.0

 

 

 

8.0

 

Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined statement of cash flows

$

(47.6

)

 

$

(199.8

)

 

$

316.9

 

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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

Note T – Subsequent Events

On June 26, 2024, Worthington Steel’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share payable on September 27, 2024, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2024.

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

WORTHINGTON STEEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

Description

 

Balance at
Beginning
of Period

 

 

Charged
to Costs
and Expenses

 

 

Adjustments to Allowance

 

 

Balance at
End of
Period

 

Fiscal 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts: Allowance for
   possible losses on trade accounts receivable

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

1.1

 

 

$

(0.5

)

 

$

3.2

 

Fiscal 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts: Allowance for
   possible losses on trade accounts receivable

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

1.6

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

2.6

 

Fiscal 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deducted from asset accounts: Allowance for
   possible losses on trade accounts receivable

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

0.7

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

0.8

 

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Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation (Policies)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated and combined financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At May 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents included cash held in banks, and short-term, highly liquid investments. Short-term investments are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient, and therefore, are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Cash held in banks is measured in the fair value hierarchy using Level 1 inputs.

Inventories

Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories. The assessment of net realizable value requires the use of estimates to determine cost to complete, normal profit margin and the ultimate selling price of inventory. The Company believes its inventories were valued appropriately as of May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to certain risks related to our ongoing operations. The primary risks managed through the use of derivative financial instruments includes commodity price risk. All derivative financial instruments are accounted for using mark-to-market accounting. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, if so, the reason for holding it. Gains and losses on fair value hedges are recognized in current period earnings within the same line as the underlying hedged item. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges are deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) and recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings, within the same financial statement caption as the underlying hedged item. Classification in our consolidated and combined statements of earnings of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting is determined based on the underlying intent of the instruments. Cash flows

related to derivative financial instruments are generally classified as operating activities in the consolidated and combined statements of cash flows.

In order for hedging relationships to qualify for hedge accounting under current accounting guidance, the Company formally documents each hedging relationship and its risk management objective. Derivative financial instruments are executed only with highly-rated counterparties. No credit loss is anticipated on existing instruments, and no material credit losses have been experienced to date. The Company monitors its positions, as well as the credit ratings of counterparties to those positions.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it is determined that a derivative financial instrument is no longer highly effective in offsetting the hedged risk, expires or is sold, is terminated or is no longer designated as a hedging instrument because it is unlikely that a forecasted transaction will occur or the Company determines that designation as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. In all situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative financial instrument is retained, the Company continues to carry the derivative financial instrument at its fair value on the consolidated and combined balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value in net earnings immediately. When it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and immediately recognizes the gains and losses that were accumulated in AOCI.

Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our consolidated and combined balance sheet location and the risk classification of the Company’s derivative financial instruments.

Risks and Uncertainties

Risks and Uncertainties: As of May 31, 2024, excluding our joint ventures, we operated 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide. We also held equity positions in four operating joint ventures, which operated 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide as of May 31, 2024. See “Concentration of Net Sales” section above for more information on the risk related to concentration of the markets in which the Company operates. A significant loss of, or decrease in, business from any of these customers could have an adverse effect on our consolidated net sales and financial results if we were not able to obtain replacement business. Also, the Company’s sales may be increasingly sensitive to deterioration in the financial condition of, or other adverse developments with respect to, one or more of our largest customers.

As of May 31, 2024, approximately 21% of the Company’s consolidated labor force was represented by collective bargaining units, all of which are located in jurisdictions outside of the U.S. where collective bargaining arrangements are customary. The concentration of credit risks from financial instruments related to the markets the Company serves is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial position, cash flows or future results of operations.

The Company’s principal raw material is flat-rolled steel, which is purchased from multiple primary steel producers. The steel industry as a whole has been cyclical, and at times availability and pricing can be volatile due to a number of factors beyond our control. This volatility can significantly affect the Company’s steel costs. In an environment of increasing prices for steel and other raw materials, in general, competitive conditions or contractual obligations may impact how much of the price increases the Company can pass on to customers. To the extent the Company is unable to pass on future price increases in raw materials to customers, financial results could be adversely affected. Also, if steel prices decrease, in general, competitive conditions or contractual obligations may impact how quickly the Company must reduce prices to customers, and the Company could be forced to use higher-priced raw materials to complete orders for which the selling prices have decreased, resulting in inventory holding losses. Declining steel prices could also require the Company to write down the value of inventories to reflect current net realizable value. Further, the number of suppliers has decreased in recent years due to industry consolidation and the financial difficulties of certain suppliers, and consolidation may continue. Accordingly, if delivery from a major steel supplier is disrupted, it may be more difficult to obtain an alternative supply than in the past.

Receivables

Receivables: The Company reviews its receivables on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are properly valued and collectible. Expected lifetime credit losses on receivables are recognized at the time of origination. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the expected future credit losses using the internal historical loss information and observable and forecasted macroeconomic data.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is used to record the estimated risk of loss related to customers’ inability to pay. This allowance is maintained at a level that the Company considers appropriate based on factors that affect collectability, such as the financial health of customers, historical trends of charge-offs and recoveries and current economic and market conditions. As the Company monitors its receivables, it identifies customers that may have payment problems and adjusts the allowance accordingly, with the offset to SG&A. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when recovery is considered remote. The allowance for doubtful accounts increased $0.6 million during fiscal 2024 to $3.2 million.

While the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate, changes in economic conditions, the financial health of customers and bankruptcy settlements could impact its future earnings. If the economic environment and market conditions deteriorate, particularly in the automotive and construction end markets where the Company’s exposure is greatest, additional reserves may be required.

Property and Depreciation

Property and Depreciation: Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over 10 to 40 years and machinery and equipment are depreciated over 3 to 20 years. Depreciation expense

was $58.5 million, $62.7 million and $54.2 million during fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023, and fiscal 2022, respectively. Accelerated depreciation methods are used for income tax purposes.

The following table presents property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic region as of the end of the past two fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

United States

$

328.4

 

 

$

328.9

 

Canada

 

42.3

 

 

 

14.8

 

Mexico

 

58.7

 

 

 

36.1

 

Other

 

45.4

 

 

 

34.6

 

Total

$

474.8

 

 

$

414.4

 

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets: The Company uses the purchase method of accounting for all business combinations and recognize amortizable and indefinite-lived intangible assets separately from goodwill. The acquired assets and assumed liabilities in an acquisition are measured and recognized based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, with goodwill representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets. A bargain purchase may occur, wherein the fair value of identifiable net assets exceeds the purchase price, and a gain is then recognized in the amount of that excess. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment annually, during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may be present. Application of goodwill impairment testing involves judgment, including but not limited to, the identification of reporting units and estimation of the fair value of each reporting unit. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. The Company’s operations are organized as a single component, or operating segment. The Company’s reporting units, which are one level below the single operating segment, consist of: (1) Flat Rolled Steel Processing; (2) Electrical Steel; and (3) Laser Welding. Refer to “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information on the goodwill impairment.

For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment by first evaluating qualitative factors including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, and overall financial performance. If there are no potential impairments raised from this evaluation, no further testing is performed. If, however, our qualitative analysis indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, a quantitative analysis is performed. The quantitative analysis compares the fair value of each reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset to the related carrying amount, and an impairment loss is recognized in our consolidated statements of earnings equivalent to the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flows or appraised values, as appropriate. The Company’s policy is to perform a quantitative analysis of each reporting unit at least every three to five years.

The Company performed its annual impairment evaluation of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and concluded that no impairment indicators were present.

The Company reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite useful lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Impairment testing involves a comparison of the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows of the asset or asset group to its respective carrying amount. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows exceeds the carrying amount, then no impairment exists. If the carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows, then a second step is performed to determine the amount of impairment, if any, to be recognized. The impairment loss recognized is equal to the amount that the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds its fair value. Long-lived assets held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are recorded in a single line in our consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies assets as held for sale if it commits to a plan to sell the assets within one year and actively markets the assets in their current condition for a price that is reasonable in comparison to their estimated fair value.

The Company’s impairment testing for both goodwill and other long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite useful lives, is largely based on cash flow models that require significant judgment and require assumptions about future volume trends, revenue and expense growth rates; and, in addition, external factors such as changes in economic trends and cost of capital. Significant changes in any of these assumptions could impact the outcomes of the tests performed. See “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional details regarding these assets and related impairment testing.

Equity Method Investments

Equity method investments: Investments in affiliated companies that the Company does not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method. The Company reviews its equity method investment in Serviacero Worthington for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the investment might not be recoverable. Events and circumstances can include, but are not limited to: evidence the Company does not have the ability to recover the carrying value; the inability of the investee to sustain earnings; the current fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value; and other investors cease to provide support or reduce their financial commitment to the investee. If the fair value of the investment is less than the carrying value, and the fair value of the investment will not recover in the near term, then other-than-temporary impairment may exist. When the loss in

value of an investment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company recognizes an impairment in the period the conclusion is made.

Leases

Leases: The Company accounts for leases in accordance with GAAP, ASU Leases (Topic 842) (“Topic 842”). Under Topic 842, leases are categorized as operating or financing leases at inception. Lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent obligations to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right of use (“ROU”) assets include any initial direct costs and prepayments less lease incentives. Lease terms include options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. As most of our leases do not include an implicit rate, the Company uses its collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of goods sold or SG&A depending on the underlying nature of the leased assets. For operating leases with variable payments dependent upon an index or rate that commenced subsequent to adoption of Topic 842, the Company applies the active index or rate as of the lease commencement date. Variable lease payments not based on an index or rate are not included in the operating lease liability as they cannot be reasonably estimated and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Leases with a term of twelve months or less upon the commencement date are considered short-term leases, are not included on our consolidated and combined balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Refer to “Note R – Leases” for additional information on the adoption and impact of Topic 842.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation: As of May 31, 2024, the Company had stock-based compensation plans for its employees as well as its non-employee directors as described more fully in “Note K – Stock-Based Compensation.” All share-based awards, including grants of stock options and restricted common shares, are recorded as expense in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings over the vesting period based on their grant date fair values. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP, ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“Topic 606”). Under this accounting guidance, the Company recognizes revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for those goods or services, including any variable consideration.

Returns and allowances are used to record estimates of returns or other allowances resulting from quality, delivery, discounts or other issues and are estimated based on historical trends and current market conditions, with the offset to net sales.

Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are treated as fulfillment activities and are recorded in both net sales and cost of goods sold at the time control is transferred to the customer. Due to the short-term nature of the Company’s contracts with customers, we have elected to apply the practical expedients under Topic 606 to: (1) expense as incurred, incremental costs of obtaining a contract; and (2) not adjust the consideration for the effects of a significant financing component for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. When the Company satisfies (or partially satisfy) a performance obligation, prior to being able to invoice the customer, the Company recognizes an unbilled receivable when the right to consideration is unconditional and a contract asset when the right to consideration is conditional. Unbilled receivables and contract assets are included in receivables and prepaid expenses and other current assets, respectively, on the consolidated and combined balance sheets. Additionally, the Company does not maintain contract liability balances, as performance obligations are satisfied prior to customer payment for products. Payments from customers are generally due within 30 to 60 days of invoicing, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery of the goods.

Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that we collect from a customer, are excluded from revenue.

Certain contracts with customers include warranties associated with the delivered goods or services. These warranties are not considered to be separate performance obligations, and accordingly, the Company records an estimated liability for potential warranty costs as the goods or services are transferred.

With the exception of toll processing revenue, the Company recognizes revenue at the point in time the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the product is transferred to the customer upon shipment or delivery. Generally, the Company receives and acknowledges purchase orders from customers, which define the quantity, pricing, payment and other applicable terms and conditions (as defined in a master sales agreement, where applicable). In some cases, we receive a blanket purchase order from customers, which includes pricing, payment and other terms and conditions, with quantities defined at the time each customer subsequently issues periodic releases against the blanket purchase order.

Toll processing revenues are recognized over time and are primarily measured using the cost-to-cost method, which we believe best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Under the cost-to-cost method, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to the total estimated costs expected upon satisfying the identified performance obligation. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. The Company has elected to not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.

Certain contracts contain variable consideration, which is not constrained, and primarily include estimated sales returns, customer rebates, and sales discounts which are recorded on an expected value basis. These estimates are based on historical returns, analysis of credit memo data and other known factors. The Company accounts for rebates by recording reductions to revenue for rebates in the same period the related revenue is recorded. The amount of these reductions is based upon the terms agreed to with the customer. The Company does not exercise significant judgments in determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations or the transaction price. Refer to “Note B – Revenue Recognition” for additional information.

The following table presents net sales by geographic region for the past three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

United States

$

2,752.0

 

 

$

2,892.2

 

 

$

3,440.0

 

Canada

 

392.6

 

 

 

406.1

 

 

 

387.9

 

Mexico

 

181.3

 

 

 

213.7

 

 

 

179.1

 

Other

 

104.7

 

 

 

95.7

 

 

 

61.9

 

Total

$

3,430.6

 

 

$

3,607.7

 

 

$

4,068.9

 

Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold is primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacturing of product, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense, repair and maintenance expense and direct overhead expenses associated with manufacturing products for sale. Cost of goods sold also includes the cost to distribute products to customers and inbound freight costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense: SG&A is primarily comprised of payroll and benefit expenses, administrative and other indirect overhead costs and other miscellaneous operating items not specifically categorized elsewhere in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of Goods Sold: Cost of goods sold is primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacturing of product, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense, repair and maintenance expense and direct overhead expenses associated with manufacturing products for sale. Cost of goods sold also includes the cost to distribute products to customers and inbound freight costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Selling, General and Administrative Expense: SG&A is primarily comprised of payroll and benefit expenses, administrative and other indirect overhead costs and other miscellaneous operating items not specifically categorized elsewhere in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings.

Advertising Expense

Advertising Expense: Advertising costs are expensed to SG&A as incurred. Advertising expense was $0.8 million, $1.2 million, and $0.6 million for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively.

Statements of Cash Flows

Statements of Cash Flows: Supplemental cash flow information was as follows for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

2022

Interest paid, net of amount capitalized (1)

$

4.5

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

Income taxes paid, net of refunds (1)

$

37.6

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

(1)
The amount of interest paid, net of amount capitalized and cash paid for income taxes paid, net of refunds, for the periods prior to the Separation was not distinguishable for the Company. These amounts were combined with the Former Parent. Due to the legal organizational structure, capital structure, as well as income tax compliance requirements, the amounts for the Company are indivisible from those that were included with the Former Parent. The amounts disclosed for income taxes paid, net of refunds represent all distinguishable amounts, which includes domestic taxes paid after the Separation and foreign taxes paid for the entire fiscal year.
Income Taxes

Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between the tax basis and the financial reporting basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The Company evaluates the deferred tax assets to determine whether it is more likely than not that all, or a portion, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized and provides a valuation allowance as appropriate.

Tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that are recognized in the consolidated and combined financial statements are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

The Company has reserves for income taxes and associated interest and penalties that may become payable in future years as a result of audits by taxing authorities. It is the Company’s policy to record these in income tax expense. While the Company believes the positions taken on previously filed tax returns are appropriate, the Company has established the tax and interest/penalties reserves in recognition that various taxing authorities may challenge our positions. These reserves are analyzed periodically, and adjustments are made as events occur to warrant adjustment to the reserves, such as lapsing of applicable statutes of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, additional exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues and release of administrative guidance or court decisions affecting a particular tax issue.

Employee Pension Plans

Employee Pension Plans: Defined benefit pension and OPEB plan obligations are remeasured at least annually as of May 31 based on the present value of projected future benefit payments for all participants for services rendered to date. The measurement of projected future benefits is dependent on the provisions of each specific plan, demographics of the group covered by the plan, and other key measurement assumptions. Net periodic benefit costs, including service cost, interest cost, and expected return on assets, are determined using assumptions regarding the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets as of the beginning of each year. The funded status of the benefit plans, which represents the difference between the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets, is calculated on a plan-by-plan basis. The benefit obligation and related funded status are determined using assumptions as of the end of each year. Net periodic benefit cost is included in other income (expense) in the consolidated and combined statements of earnings, except for the service cost component, which is recorded in SG&A. Refer to “Note L – Employee Retirement Plans” for additional information.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations: The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities requires significant judgments and estimates and the use of valuation techniques when market value is not readily available. For the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination, the Company typically uses an income approach. The purchase price allocated to the intangible assets is based on unobservable assumptions, inputs and estimates, including but not limited to, forecasted revenue growth rates, projected expenses, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, and useful lives. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

Self-Insurance Reserves

Self-Insurance Reserves: The Company self-insures most of its risks for product, cyber, environmental, workers’ compensation, general and automobile, property liabilities, and for employee medical claims. However, in order to reduce risk and better manage overall loss exposure for these liabilities, the Company purchases stop-loss insurance that covers individual claims in excess of the deductible amounts. The Company establishes and reassesses reserves for the estimated cost to resolve open claims that have been made against us, as well as an estimate of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not reported (“IBNR”). Loss exposure related to known events are established based on our assessment of the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and the estimated range of potential loss. IBNR reserves are established based on actuarial valuations that take into consideration the historical average claim volume, the average cost for settled claims, current trends in claim costs, changes in our business and workforce, general economic factors and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimated reserves for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from the assumptions used and historical trends. Exposures for employee medical costs and workers’ compensation have had and will continue to have a material impact on our operations. All other loss exposures were immaterial for the periods presented.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications: The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior-year information to conform to the current presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards/Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Recently Issued Accounting Standards: The Company assesses the adoption impacts of recently issued accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial statements as well as material updates to previous assessments. There were no new material accounting standards adopted in the year ended May 31, 2024 that impacted the Company.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted: In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires the disclosure of incremental information about significant segment expenses. The guidance also requires disclosure of the CODM’s position for each segment and detail of how the CODM uses financial reporting to assess their segment’s performance. The new guidance is effective for

fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the ASU may have on its disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosure requirements for income taxes, specifically related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the ASU may have on its disclosures.

The significant accounting policies discussed herein are not intended to represent a comprehensive list of all of the Company’s accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP, with a lesser need for the Company’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which the Company’s judgment in selecting an available alternative would not produce a materially different result.

v3.24.2.u1
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net by Geographic Region

The following table presents property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic region as of the end of the past two fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

United States

$

328.4

 

 

$

328.9

 

Canada

 

42.3

 

 

 

14.8

 

Mexico

 

58.7

 

 

 

36.1

 

Other

 

45.4

 

 

 

34.6

 

Total

$

474.8

 

 

$

414.4

 

Net Sales by Geographic Region

The following table presents net sales by geographic region for the past three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

United States

$

2,752.0

 

 

$

2,892.2

 

 

$

3,440.0

 

Canada

 

392.6

 

 

 

406.1

 

 

 

387.9

 

Mexico

 

181.3

 

 

 

213.7

 

 

 

179.1

 

Other

 

104.7

 

 

 

95.7

 

 

 

61.9

 

Total

$

3,430.6

 

 

$

3,607.7

 

 

$

4,068.9

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental cash flow information was as follows for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

2022

Interest paid, net of amount capitalized (1)

$

4.5

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

Income taxes paid, net of refunds (1)

$

37.6

 

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

 

(1)
The amount of interest paid, net of amount capitalized and cash paid for income taxes paid, net of refunds, for the periods prior to the Separation was not distinguishable for the Company. These amounts were combined with the Former Parent. Due to the legal organizational structure, capital structure, as well as income tax compliance requirements, the amounts for the Company are indivisible from those that were included with the Former Parent. The amounts disclosed for income taxes paid, net of refunds represent all distinguishable amounts, which includes domestic taxes paid after the Separation and foreign taxes paid for the entire fiscal year.
v3.24.2.u1
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue by Product Class and Over Time

The following table summarizes net sales by product class for fiscal 2024, fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Product class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

$

3,269.4

 

 

$

3,464.9

 

 

$

3,923.1

 

Toll

 

161.2

 

 

 

142.8

 

 

 

145.8

 

Total

$

3,430.6

 

 

$

3,607.7

 

 

$

4,068.9

 

Summary of Unbilled Receivable and Contract Assets

The following table summarizes the unbilled receivables at the end of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

(In millions)

Balance Sheet Classification

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Unbilled receivables

Receivables

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

3.7

 

 

 

(1)
There were no contract assets at either of the dates indicated above.
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Financial Position, Information and Net Earnings

The following table presents the financial position of Serviacero Worthington accounted for using the equity method as of May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

5.7

 

 

$

12.2

 

Other current assets

 

274.7

 

 

 

238.2

 

Noncurrent assets

 

58.3

 

 

 

58.9

 

Total assets

$

338.7

 

 

$

309.3

 

Current liabilities

$

64.7

 

 

$

70.8

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

5.2

 

 

 

5.4

 

Equity

 

268.8

 

 

 

233.1

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

338.7

 

 

$

309.3

 

 

The following table presents summarized financial information for Serviacero Worthington as of, and for the fiscal years ended May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

$

604.1

 

 

$

564.6

 

 

$

620.3

 

Gross margin

 

70.4

 

 

 

21.5

 

 

 

96.9

 

Operating income

 

56.4

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

87.3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4.4

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

4.3

 

Interest expense

 

-

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

8.4

 

 

 

(3.0

)

 

 

25.1

 

Net earnings

 

44.8

 

 

 

15.5

 

 

 

59.6

 

The following table presents the net earnings of Serviacero Worthington attributable to the Company for the fiscal years ended May 31:

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate

$

22.4

 

 

$

7.7

 

 

$

29.8

 

v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

(In millions)

 

Total

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

 

$

80.0

 

Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments (1)

 

 

(0.8

)

Translation adjustments

 

 

(0.6

)

Balance at May 31, 2023

 

 

78.6

 

Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments (1)

 

 

1.1

 

Translation adjustments

 

 

(0.1

)

Balance at May 31, 2024

 

$

79.6

 

 

 

(1)
For additional information regarding our acquisitions, refer to “Note O Acquisitions.”
Summary of Other Intangible Assets by Class The following table summarizes other intangible assets by class as of the end of the prior two fiscal years:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

(In millions)

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

 

Cost

 

 

Amortization

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

$

5.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

5.2

 

 

$

-

 

In-process research & development

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

-

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

-

 

Definite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

$

102.8

 

 

$

39.8

 

 

$

102.8

 

 

$

35.0

 

Non-compete agreements

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

1.9

 

Technology/know-how

 

 

11.0

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

11.0

 

 

 

2.0

 

Total definite-lived intangible assets

 

 

115.8

 

 

 

45.3

 

 

 

115.8

 

 

 

38.9

 

Total intangible assets

 

$

122.3

 

 

$

45.3

 

 

$

122.3

 

 

$

38.9

 

Estimated Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is estimated to be:

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

2025

 

$

6.1

 

2026

 

$

5.8

 

2027

 

$

5.8

 

2028

 

$

5.8

 

2029

 

$

5.5

 

v3.24.2.u1
Restructuring and Other Income, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Progression of Liabilities Associated with Restructuring Activities, Combined with Reconciliation to Restructuring and Other Income, Net

A progression of the liabilities associated with the restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other income, net financial statement caption in our consolidated statement of earnings for fiscal 2023, is summarized below:

 

 

 

Beginning

 

 

Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending

 

(In millions)

 

Balance

 

 

(Income)

 

 

Payments

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Balance

 

Early retirement and severance

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

$

0.5

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Net gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(4.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other income, net

 

 

 

 

$

(4.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

v3.24.2.u1
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Long-term Debt and Short-term Borrowings Outstanding

The following table summarizes our long-term debt and short-term borrowings outstanding at May 31, 2024 and 2023:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Short-term borrowings and current maturities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$

148.0

 

 

$

-

 

Current maturities of Term Loan Facility with the Former Parent

 

 

-

 

 

 

20.0

 

Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

2.8

 

Total short-term borrowings and current maturities

 

 

148.0

 

 

 

22.8

 

Total long-term debt

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

148.0

 

 

$

22.8

 

Maturities of Long-term Debt and Short-term Borrowings

The following table provides the maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings in the next five fiscal years and the remaining years thereafter:

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

Fiscal 2025

 

$

148.0

 

Fiscal 2026

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2027

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2028

 

 

-

 

Fiscal 2029

 

 

-

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

148.0

 

v3.24.2.u1
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of Tax Effects of Each Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The following table summarizes the tax effects of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the prior three fiscal years:

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

(In millions)

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

 

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

 

Before-
Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-
Tax

 

Foreign currency translation

$

(1.3

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(1.3

)

 

$

(6.8

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(6.8

)

 

$

(3.3

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

(3.3

)

Pension liability adjustment

 

3.1

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

(2.0

)

 

 

6.6

 

Cash flow hedges

 

(6.7

)

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

(52.1

)

 

 

12.3

 

 

 

(39.8

)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(4.9

)

 

$

0.9

 

 

$

(4.0

)

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

(0.9

)

 

$

(4.0

)

 

$

(46.8

)

 

$

10.3

 

 

$

(36.5

)

Components of Changes in AOCI The components of the changes in AOCI at the end of the prior three fiscal years were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension

 

 

Cash

 

 

Other

 

 

Currency

 

 

Liability

 

 

Flow

 

 

Comprehensive

 

(In millions)

Translation

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Hedges

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

$

(3.8

)

 

$

6.7

 

 

$

(1.0

)

 

$

1.9

 

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(10.1

)

 

 

(17.9

)

Reclassification adjustments to income (a)

 

-

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

14.6

 

 

 

14.8

 

Income tax effect

 

-

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

(0.9

)

Balance at May 31, 2023

$

(10.6

)

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

(2.1

)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

(1.3

)

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

3.8

 

Reclassification adjustments to income (a)

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(8.3

)

 

 

(8.7

)

Income tax effect

 

-

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

0.9

 

Balance at May 31, 2024

$

(11.9

)

 

$

8.4

 

 

$

(2.6

)

 

$

(6.1

)

 

 

(a)
The statement of earnings classification of amounts reclassified to net income include:
(1)
Pension liability adjustment – As disclosed in “Note L – Employee Retirement Plans”; and
(2)
Cash flow hedges – disclosed in “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.”
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Activity for Service-Based Restricted Common Shares

The table below sets forth the service-based restricted common shares activity under the Plans from the Separation date to the year ended May 31, 2024. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares will be recognized on a straight-line basis over their respective three-year service periods.

 

(In thousands, except per common share amounts)

 

Restricted
Common
Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of year

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan

 

 

957

 

 

$

22.20

 

Granted

 

 

170

 

 

 

29.18

 

Vested

 

 

(19

)

 

 

19.98

 

Forfeited

 

 

(39

)

 

 

19.06

 

Outstanding, end of year

 

 

1,069

 

 

$

19.03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding restricted common shares (in years)

 

 

1.37

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted common shares

 

$

35,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted common shares vested during the year

 

$

573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards

 

$

4,955

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Grant Date Fair Value of Market Based Restricted Common Shares The following assumptions were used to determine the grant date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

Expected volatility

 

41.00

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.51

%

Actual TSR

 

14.00

%

 

The following assumptions were used to determine the grant date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

Dividend yield

 

2.71

%

Expected volatility

 

41.50

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.32

%

Summary of Company's Performance Share Award Activity

The table below summarizes the Company’s performance share award activity under the Plans from the Separation date to the year ended May 31, 2024:

 

(In thousands, except per common share amounts)

Performance Shares

 

 

Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value

 

Outstanding, beginning of year

 

-

 

 

 

 

Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan

 

133

 

 

$

22.20

 

Granted

 

30

 

 

 

30.55

 

Vested

 

(21

)

 

 

17.36

 

Forfeited

 

(12

)

 

 

17.97

 

Outstanding, end of year

 

130

 

 

$

20.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding performance shares (in years)

 

1.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding performance shares

$

4,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value of performance shares vested during the year

$

696

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards

$

923

 

 

 

 

v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plan Expense

The following table summarizes the defined contribution plan expense for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Defined contribution plan expense

 

$

12.3

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

8.8

 

Components of Net Periodic Pension Income for Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension income for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

$

1.4

 

Return on plan assets

 

 

(4.0

)

 

 

(3.9

)

 

 

(2.1

)

Net amortization and deferral costs

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

-

 

Net periodic benefit income

 

$

(0.7

)

 

$

(0.6

)

 

$

(0.7

)

Weighted-Average Assumptions Used used to Determine Unfunded Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the unfunded benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

5.52

%

 

 

4.80

%

 

 

4.32

%

Net periodic pension cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

 

 

4.76

%

 

 

4.32

%

 

 

2.66

%

Expected long-term rate of return

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

6.50

%

 

 

6.50

%

 

Reconciliation of the Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets and the Funded Status for Defined-benefit Plans

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets and the funded status for the Company’s defined benefit plans:

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Change in benefit obligation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation, beginning of year

 

$

76.9

 

 

$

82.3

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

$

4.1

 

Service cost

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Interest cost

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.2

 

Plan amendments

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Actuarial gain

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(0.3

)

Benefits paid

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(5.7

)

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Benefit obligations acquired

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Benefits obligation, end of year

 

$

71.1

 

 

$

76.9

 

 

$

3.1

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value, beginning of year

 

$

54.9

 

 

$

56.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Return on plan assets

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Company contributions

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(5.4

)

 

 

(5.8

)

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Plan assets acquired

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Fair value, end of year

 

 

53.5

 

 

 

54.9

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Funded status

 

$

(17.6

)

 

$

(22.0

)

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

(3.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined
 balance sheets consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(0.3

)

 

$

(0.3

)

Other liabilities

 

$

(17.6

)

 

$

(22.0

)

 

$

(2.8

)

 

$

(3.1

)

AOCI

 

 

(9.3

)

 

 

(6.3

)

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

(9.3

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

(1.2

)

 

$

(1.1

)

Net prior service credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.4

)

Total

 

$

(9.3

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

(1.6

)

 

$

(1.5

)

 

Other Changes in Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI

The following table shows other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI during the prior two fiscal years:

 

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Net (gain) loss

 

$

(3.4

)

 

$

1.3

 

 

$

(0.2

)

 

$

(0.3

)

Amortization of net (gain) loss

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

 

$

(3.1

)

 

$

1.5

 

 

$

(0.1

)

 

$

(0.7

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (income) and OCI

 

$

(3.8

)

 

$

0.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(0.5

)

Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Plan

Plan assets for the defined benefit plans consisted principally of the following as of the respective measurement dates:

 

 

 

May 31,

 

 

May 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Asset category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities

 

 

30

%

 

 

37

%

Fixed-income funds

 

 

46

%

 

 

40

%

Hedge funds

 

 

16

%

 

 

16

%

Other

 

 

8

%

 

 

7

%

Total

 

 

100

%

 

 

100

%

Estimated Future Benefits Expected to be Paid

The following estimated future benefits, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid under the defined benefit and other postretirement plans during future fiscal years as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

Other Benefits

 

2025

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

0.3

 

2026

 

$

5.9

 

 

$

0.3

 

2027

 

$

6.1

 

 

$

0.3

 

2028

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

0.3

 

2029

 

$

5.6

 

 

$

0.3

 

2030-2034

 

$

26.8

 

 

$

1.2

 

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring  
Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Plan

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, a summary of the defined benefit plans’ assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

(In millions)

 

Fair Value

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

4.3

 

 

$

4.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

Fixed-income funds

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Equity funds

 

 

16.2

 

 

 

16.2

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Commingled fund investments measured at net asset value (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge funds

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

53.5

 

 

$

45.2

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

(1)
Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, a summary of the defined benefit plans’ assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

(In millions)

 

Fair Value

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Investment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3.9

 

 

$

3.9

 

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

Fixed-income funds

 

 

22.1

 

 

 

22.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Equity funds

 

 

20.1

 

 

 

20.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Commingled fund investments measured at net asset value (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hedge funds

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$

54.9

 

 

$

46.1

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

(1)
Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.
v3.24.2.u1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Earnings before Income Taxes

Earnings before income taxes for the prior three fiscal years included the following components:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

U.S. based operations

 

$

166.3

 

 

$

102.7

 

 

$

208.0

 

Non – U.S. based operations

 

 

49.9

 

 

 

26.0

 

 

 

46.3

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

216.2

 

 

 

128.7

 

 

 

254.3

 

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (1)

 

 

15.4

 

 

 

12.6

 

 

 

19.9

 

Earnings before income taxes attributable to controlling interest

 

$

200.8

 

 

$

116.1

 

 

$

234.4

 

 

(1)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are not taxable to the Company.
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Significant components of income tax expense (benefit) for the prior three fiscal years were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

25.3

 

 

$

26.9

 

 

$

30.2

 

State and local

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

5.1

 

Foreign

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

7.6

 

 

 

5.1

 

Subtotal

 

 

45.0

 

 

 

38.7

 

 

 

40.4

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

(8.6

)

 

 

12.2

 

State and local

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

1.1

 

Foreign

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

0.3

 

Subtotal

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

(9.7

)

 

 

13.6

 

Total

 

$

46.1

 

 

$

29.0

 

 

$

54.0

 

Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate to Total Tax Provision

A reconciliation of the federal statutory corporate income tax rate to total tax provision for the prior three fiscal years follows:

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Federal statutory corporate income tax rate

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

21.0

%

State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.1

 

Non-U.S. income taxes at other than federal statutory rate

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

(1.6

)

Nondeductible executive compensation

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

1.1

 

Other

 

 

(1.4

)

 

 

(1.6

)

 

 

0.5

 

Effective tax rate attributable to controlling interest

 

 

23.0

%

 

 

25.0

%

 

 

23.1

%

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A tabular reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Balance at beginning of the year

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

0.1

 

Decreases - tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

(1.0

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Increases - current tax positions

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.2

 

Settlements

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Lapse of statutes of limitations

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.1

)

Balance at the end of the year

 

$

0.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of May 31 were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1.8

 

 

$

1.3

 

Inventories

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.4

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

9.2

 

 

 

14.1

 

Net operating loss carry forwards

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

3.2

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

3.4

 

Operating lease - liability

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

2.3

 

Derivative contracts

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

Other

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.1

 

Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

29.3

 

Less: Valuation allowance

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

29.3

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

(28.7

)

 

 

(33.0

)

Investment in affiliated companies, principally due to undistributed earnings

 

 

(10.5

)

 

 

(12.1

)

Operating lease - ROU assets

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(2.1

)

Other

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(1.9

)

Total deferred tax liability

 

 

(44.0

)

 

 

(49.1

)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

 

$

(19.4

)

 

$

(19.8

)

v3.24.2.u1
Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the prior three fiscal years:

 

(In millions, except per common share amounts)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Numerator (basic & diluted):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income available to common shareholders

$

154.7

 

 

$

87.1

 

 

$

180.4

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest – weighted average common shares

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

0.5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest – adjusted weighted average common shares

 

49.8

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

49.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest

$

3.14

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

3.66

 

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest

$

3.11

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

3.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards(1)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(1)
These non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards prior to the Separation. The number of anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards for 2024 was less than 0.1 million.
v3.24.2.u1
Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Tempel Steel Company  
Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma information presents consolidated and combined financial information for fiscal 2022 as if Tempel had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2021. Depreciation and amortization expense included in the pro forma results reflect the acquisition-date fair values assigned to the definite-lived intangible assets and fixed assets of Tempel assuming a June 1, 2020 acquisition date. Adjustments have been made to remove acquisition-related costs and the acquisition date fair value adjustment to acquired inventories. The pro forma adjustments noted above have been adjusted for the applicable income tax impact. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2020.

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 31,

 

(In millions)

 

2022

 

Net sales

 

$

4,307.8

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

 

$

199.4

 

v3.24.2.u1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in our consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(In millions)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

0.2

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1.9

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

0.2

 

 

 

 

$

1.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

3.4

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

2.5

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

3.4

 

 

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

GAAP permits an entity to present derivative financial instruments assets and liabilities on a net basis on the balance sheet, provided a right of offset exists and/or when they are subject to a master netting arrangement. The Company’s policy is to record derivative financial instruments on a net basis where the Company has an executed master netting arrangement with counterparties as well as where the right of offset exists. The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of our derivative financial instruments on a net basis, where allowable under master netting arrangements and/or where the right of offset exists. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $2.6 million increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable.

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in our consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(In millions)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

-

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

2.7

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

0.1

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

0.1

 

Total

 

 

 

$

0.1

 

 

 

 

$

2.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

2.2

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7.0

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

2.2

 

 

 

 

$

7.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

 

 

$

9.8

 

Schedule of Summary of Derivative Hedges

The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

22.4

 

 

June 2024 – March 2025

 

The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

2.4

 

 

June 2023 – December 2024

 

Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in OCI and the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings for derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Gain (Loss) Reclassified

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

Reclassified from AOCI

 

from AOCI into

 

(In millions)

 

Recognized in OCI

 

 

into Net Earnings

 

Net Earnings

 

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

1.6

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

8.3

 

Totals

 

$

1.6

 

 

 

 

$

8.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

(10.1

)

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

(14.6

)

Totals

 

$

(10.1

)

 

 

 

$

(14.6

)

Schedule of Loss Recognized in Earnings for Economic (Non-Designated) Derivative Financial Instruments

The following table summarizes the loss recognized in earnings for economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Location of Loss

 

May 31,

 

(In millions)

 

 

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Commodity contracts

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(0.4

)

 

$

(11.7

)

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$

(0.4

)

 

$

(11.7

)

Cash Flow Hedges  
Schedule of Summary of Derivative Hedges

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at May 31, 2024:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

24.5

 

 

June 2024 – September 2025

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at May 31, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

53.0

 

 

June 2023 – September 2024

v3.24.2.u1
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

At May 31, 2024, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

4.4

 

 

(1)
The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.

At May 31, 2023, the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

(1)
The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis

At May 31, 2023, the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were categorized as follows:

 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

2.6

 

 

(1)
Comprised of the following: (1) idled equipment at the manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan; and (2) the net assets the Company’s former WSCP toll processing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Refer to “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.
v3.24.2.u1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense

The components of lease expense for fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease expense

 

$

10.1

 

 

$

9.5

 

Short-term lease expense

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

1.8

 

Variable lease expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.3

 

Total lease expense

 

$

12.7

 

 

$

11.6

 

Other Information Related to Company' s Leases

Other information related to our leases, as of and for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2023, is provided below:

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows

 

$

9.3

 

 

$

5.7

 

Financing cash flows

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

 

$

6.7

 

 

$

12.1

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)

 

 

13.53

 

 

 

14.63

 

Weighted-average discount rate

 

 

3.48

%

 

 

3.35

%

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Non-Cancelable Operating Leases

Future minimum lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases having an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at May 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

(In millions)

 

Operating Leases

 

2025

 

$

9.9

 

2026

 

 

8.8

 

2027

 

 

7.3

 

2028

 

 

6.9

 

2029

 

 

6.2

 

Thereafter

 

 

55.5

 

Total

 

 

94.6

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

(18.7

)

Present value of lease liabilities

 

$

75.9

 

v3.24.2.u1
Related Party Transactions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of reconciliation of total net transfers to and from the parent to the corresponding amount presented in the consolidated and combined statement of cash flows

Net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent, excluding the $150.0 million distribution, are included within Net Investment by the Former Parent. The reconciliation of total net transfers to and from the Former Parent to the corresponding amount presented in the consolidated and combined statement of cash flows are as follows:

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended May 31,

 

(In millions)

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined changes in equity

$

(32.7

)

 

$

(187.3

)

 

$

328.0

 

Less: non-cash net asset contribution from the Former Parent

 

7.6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Less: depreciation expense allocated from the Former Parent

 

1.2

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

3.1

 

Less: stock-based compensation

 

6.1

 

 

 

10.0

 

 

 

8.0

 

Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined statement of cash flows

$

(47.6

)

 

$

(199.8

)

 

$

316.9

 

v3.24.2.u1
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Facility
Jointventure
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Jointventure
Dec. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 08, 2021
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Number of years of service 70 years        
Percentage of pro rata distribution common shares 100.00%        
Cash distribution made as part of spinoff       $ 150,000,000  
Cash and cash equivalents received as contribution of assets and liabilities       $ 3,800,000  
Separation costs $ 19,500,000 $ 17,500,000 $ 0    
Number of operating joint ventures | Jointventure     4    
Derivative financial instruments, credit losses $ 0        
Number of facilities operated | Facility 15        
Allowance for doubtful accounts increase (decrease) $ 600,000        
Receivables, allowances 3,200,000 2,600,000      
Depreciation Expenses 58,500,000 62,700,000 $ 54,200,000    
Advertising Expenses $ 800,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 600,000    
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements | Labor Force Concentration Risk          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 21.00%        
Automotive Industries | Sales Revenue, Net | Product Concentration Risk          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 52.00% 50.00% 48.00%    
One Automotive Customer | Sales Revenue, Net | Product Concentration Risk          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Concentration risk percentage 14.60% 16.20% 17.00%    
Joint Venture Transactions          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Number of operating joint ventures | Jointventure 3        
Number of facilities operated | Facility 17        
Serviacero Worthington          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percent of ownership own a noncontrolling interest held in unconsolidated joint venture 50.00%        
Spartan | Joint Venture Transactions          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percent of controlling interest by the Company 52.00%        
TWB | Joint Venture Transactions          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percent of controlling interest by the Company 55.00%       55.00%
WSCP | Joint Venture Transactions          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percent of controlling interest by the Company 63.00%        
WSP | Joint Venture Transactions          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percent of controlling interest by the Company 51.00%        
Minimum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Period allowed for payment of dues to customers 30 days        
Maximum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Period allowed for payment of dues to customers 60 days        
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life 10 years        
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life 40 years        
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life 3 years        
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum          
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful life 20 years        
v3.24.2.u1
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 474.8 $ 414.4 $ 1.4
United States      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total property, plant and equipment, net 328.4 328.9  
Canada      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total property, plant and equipment, net 42.3 14.8  
Mexico      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total property, plant and equipment, net 58.7 36.1  
Other      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 45.4 $ 34.6  
v3.24.2.u1
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation - Net Sales by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 3,430.6 $ 3,607.7 $ 4,068.9
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,752.0 2,892.2 3,440.0
Canada      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 392.6 406.1 387.9
Mexico      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 181.3 213.7 179.1
Other      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 104.7 $ 95.7 $ 61.9
v3.24.2.u1
Description of Business, The Separation, Agreements with the Former Parent and Separation Costs, and Basis of Presentation - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
[1]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized $ 4.5
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 37.6
[1] The amount of interest paid, net of amount capitalized and cash paid for income taxes paid, net of refunds, for the periods prior to the Separation was not distinguishable for the Company. These amounts were combined with the Former Parent. Due to the legal organizational structure, capital structure, as well as income tax compliance requirements, the amounts for the Company are indivisible from those that were included with the Former Parent. The amounts disclosed for income taxes paid, net of refunds represent all distinguishable amounts, which includes domestic taxes paid after the Separation and foreign taxes paid for the entire fiscal year.
v3.24.2.u1
Revenue Recognition - Revenue by Product Class and Timing (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 3,430.6 $ 3,607.7 $ 4,068.9
Direct | Steel Processing      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,269.4 3,464.9 3,923.1
Toll | Steel Processing      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 161.2 $ 142.8 $ 145.8
v3.24.2.u1
Revenue Recognition - Summary of Unbilled Receivables (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Receivables    
Unbilled Receivables And Contract Assets [Line Items]    
Unbilled receivables $ 5.6 $ 3.7
v3.24.2.u1
Revenue Recognition - Summary of Unbilled Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate - Additional Information (Detail) - Serviacero Worthington
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jointventure
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]      
Percent of ownership own a noncontrolling interest held in unconsolidated joint venture 50.00%    
Number of unconsolidated joint ventures | Jointventure 1    
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates $ 2.0 $ 12.5 $ 2.5
Consolidated retained earnings undistributed earnings net of tax $ 56.4 $ 39.6  
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate - Schedule of Financial Position of Unconsolidated Affiliate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 40.2 $ 32.7
Total assets 1,866.4 1,764.4
Current liabilities 618.4 478.4
Other noncurrent liabilities 34.3 33.6
Equity 985.3 1,029.0
Total liabilities and equity 1,866.4 1,764.4
Serviacero Worthington    
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]    
Cash and cash equivalents 5.7 12.2
Other current assets 274.7 238.2
Noncurrent assets 58.3 58.9
Total assets 338.7 309.3
Current liabilities 64.7 70.8
Other noncurrent liabilities 5.2 5.4
Equity 268.8 233.1
Total liabilities and equity $ 338.7 $ 309.3
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate - Schedule of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Investments In And Advances To Affiliates [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 3,430.6 $ 3,607.7 $ 4,068.9
Gross margin 439.8 336.5 395.5
Net earnings 170.1 99.7 200.3
Serviacero Worthington      
Investments In And Advances To Affiliates [Line Items]      
Net sales 604.1 564.6 620.3
Gross margin 70.4 21.5 96.9
Operating income 56.4 10.4 87.3
Depreciation and amortization 4.4 4.0 4.3
Interest expense 0.0 0.3 0.2
Income tax expense (benefit) 8.4 (3.0) 25.1
Net earnings $ 44.8 $ 15.5 $ 59.6
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate - Schedule of Net Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]      
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate $ 22.4 $ 7.7 $ 29.8
Serviacero Worthington      
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]      
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate $ 22.4 $ 7.7 $ 29.8
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill, Beginning Balance $ 78.6 $ 80.0
Acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments [1] 1.1 (0.8)
Translation adjustments (0.1) (0.6)
Goodwill, Ending Balance $ 79.6 $ 78.6
[1] For additional information regarding our acquisitions, refer to “Note O Acquisitions.”
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2021
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Goodwill   $ 79,600,000 $ 78,600,000 $ 80,000,000
Amortization expense   6,300,000 $ 6,300,000 $ 4,800,000
Number of plans     two  
Assets held for sale   2,900,000 $ 3,400,000  
Impairment charge of long-lived assets   1,400,000    
Operating lease assets   72,900,000 75,300,000  
Estimate of fair value less costs to sell   200,000    
Fixed Assets        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Assets held for sale     2,600,000  
Impairment charge of long-lived assets     2,100,000  
Production Equipment Member | Twinsburg | WSCP Joint Ventures Facility        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Impairment charge of long-lived assets $ 3,100,000      
Fair Value, Nonrecurring        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Fair market value of assets   $ 0 2,600  
Fair Value, Nonrecurring | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Fair market value of assets     $ 2,600  
Minimum        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Definite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives   3 years    
Maximum        
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Definite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful lives   20 years    
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets by Class (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangibles assets, Cost $ 6.5 $ 6.5
Definite-lived intangibles assets, Cost 115.8 115.8
Total intangible assets, Cost 122.3 122.3
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization 45.3 38.9
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization 45.3 38.9
Trademarks    
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangibles assets, Cost 5.2 5.2
Customer relationships    
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangibles assets, Cost 102.8 102.8
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization 39.8 35.0
Non-compete agreements    
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangibles assets, Cost 2.0 2.0
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization 2.0 1.9
Technology / know-how    
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangibles assets, Cost 11.0 11.0
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization 3.5 2.0
In-process research & development    
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangibles assets, Cost $ 1.3 $ 1.3
v3.24.2.u1
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2025 $ 6.1
2026 5.8
2027 5.8
2028 5.8
2029 $ 5.5
v3.24.2.u1
Restructuring and Other Income, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 09, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and other expense, net     $ 0 $ (4,200,000) $ (14,500,000)
Restructuring liabilities     0 0 500,000
Net book value   $ 1,400,000 $ 474,800,000 $ 414,400,000  
Net cash proceeds   4,000,000      
Gain on sale of joint venture facility   $ 2,600,000      
Additional incremental early retirement and severance costs         $ 300,000
WSP Joint Venture          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Net book value $ 7,600,000        
Net cash proceeds 19,800,000        
Gain on sale of joint venture facility $ 12,200,000        
v3.24.2.u1
Restructuring and Other Income, Net - Schedule of Progression of Liabilities Associated with Restructuring Activities, Combined with Reconciliation to Restructuring and Other Income, Net (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 0 $ 500,000  
Expense (income)   100,000  
Payments   (600,000)  
Adjustments   0  
Ending Balance 0 0 $ 500,000
Net gain on sale of assets   (4,300,000)  
Restructuring and other income, net 0 (4,200,000) (14,500,000)
Early Retirement And Severance      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 0 500,000  
Expense (income)   100,000  
Payments   (600,000)  
Adjustments   0  
Ending Balance   $ 0 $ 500,000
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Restructuring and Other Income, Net - Schedule of Progression of Liabilities Associated with Restructuring Activities, Combined with Reconciliation to Restructuring and Other Income, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Apr. 30, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Net cash proceeds   $ 4.0
Gain on sale of joint venture facility   $ 2.6
WSP Joint Venture    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Net cash proceeds $ 20.8  
Gain on sale of joint venture facility 3.9  
Amount held in escrow $ 2.0  
v3.24.2.u1
Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt and Short-term Borrowings Outstanding (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total short-term borrowings and current maturities $ 148.0 $ 22.8
Total long-term debt 0.0 0.0
Total 148.0 22.8
Revolving Credit Facility    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total short-term borrowings and current maturities 148.0 0.0
Current maturities of Term Loan Facility with the Former Parent    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total short-term borrowings and current maturities 0.0 20.0
Other    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total short-term borrowings and current maturities $ 0.0 $ 2.8
v3.24.2.u1
Debt - Maturities on Long-term Debt and Short-term Borrowings (Detail)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Fiscal 2025 $ 148.0
Fiscal 2026 0.0
Fiscal 2027 0.0
Fiscal 2028 0.0
Fiscal 2029 0.0
Thereafter 0.0
Total $ 148.0
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Debt - Additional Information (Detail)
¥ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 08, 2021
USD ($)
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
CreditArrangements
Loan
May 31, 2024
CNY (¥)
CreditArrangements
Loan
May 31, 2024
INR (₨)
CreditArrangements
Loan
Jun. 29, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Term loan facility, balance     $ 148,000,000       $ 22,800,000
Short-term loan facilities     148,000,000       2,800,000
TWB Term Loan              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Principal amount   $ 50,000,000          
Debt, interest rate   5.00%          
Debt, maturity date   May 31, 2024          
Term loan facility, balance     0       20,000,000
AR Facility              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Early termination, other similar fees and penalties paid           $ 0  
Line of Credit              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maximum borrowing capacity     7,200,000   ₨ 600,000,000    
Aggregate capacity     0       0
Stand-by Letters of Credit              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maximum borrowing capacity     12,000,000   ₨ 1,000,000,000    
Aggregate capacity     $ 0       0
Tempel China              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Number of short-term loan facilities | Loan     3 3 3    
Short-term loan facilities     $ 0       $ 2,800,000
Tempel China | Facility One              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maturity date     Mar. 13, 2024        
Aggregate capacity     $ 1,400,000 ¥ 10.0      
Tempel China | Facility Two              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maturity date     Dec. 31, 2024        
Aggregate capacity     $ 5,500,000 40.0      
Tempel China | Facility Three              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maturity date     Dec. 31, 2024        
Aggregate capacity     $ 6,900,000 ¥ 50.0      
Tempel India              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Number of individual credit arrangements | CreditArrangements     2 2 2    
Tempel India | Facility One              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maturity date     Nov. 19, 2024        
Tempel India | Facility Two              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maturity date     Jan. 09, 2025        
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 550,000,000            
Outstanding borrowings drawn against credit facility     $ 148,000,000        
Maturity date Nov. 30, 2028            
Total Debt issuance costs $ 2,700,000            
Capitalized debt issuance costs $ 2,500,000            
Weighted average interest rate on Credit Facility     6.92% 6.92% 6.92%    
Remaining borrowing capacity     $ 402,000,000        
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | SOFR Rate Loans              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Debt maturity period     6 months        
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility | Swing Loan              
Debt And Receivables Securitization [Line Items]              
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 55,000,000        
Swing loan rate     9.00% 9.00% 9.00%    
Percentage of maximum amount of credit facility     10.00% 10.00% 10.00%    
Effective interest rate     9.00% 9.00% 9.00%    
v3.24.2.u1
Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Summary of Tax Effects on Each Component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Abstract]      
Foreign currency translation, before tax $ (1.3) $ (6.8) $ (3.3)
Foreign currency translation, tax 0.0 0.0 0.0
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (1.3) (6.8) (3.3)
Pension liability adjustment, before tax 3.1 (0.8) 8.6
Pension liability adjustment, tax (0.7) 0.1 (2.0)
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax 2.4 (0.7) 6.6
Cash flow hedges, before tax (6.7) 4.5 (52.1)
Cash flow hedges, tax 1.6 (1.0) 12.3
Cash flow hedges, net of tax (5.1) 3.5 (39.8)
Other comprehensive loss, before tax (4.9) (3.1) (46.8)
Other comprehensive loss, tax 0.9 (0.9) 10.3
Other comprehensive loss $ (4.0) $ (4.0) $ (36.5)
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Changes in AOCI (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]      
Balance $ 1,154.6 $ 1,266.4 $ 814.8
Income tax effect 0.9 (0.9) 10.3
Balance 1,117.5 1,154.6 1,266.4
Foreign Currency Translation      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]      
Balance (10.6) (3.8)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1.3) (6.8)  
Reclassification adjustments to income [1] 0.0 0.0  
Income tax effect 0.0 0.0  
Balance (11.9) (10.6) (3.8)
Pension Liability Adjustment      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]      
Balance 6.0 6.7  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 3.5 (1.0)  
Reclassification adjustments to income [1] (0.4) 0.2  
Income tax effect (0.7) 0.1  
Balance 8.4 6.0 6.7
Cash Flow Hedges      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]      
Balance 2.5 (1.0)  
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1.6 (10.1)  
Reclassification adjustments to income [1] (8.3) 14.6  
Income tax effect 1.6 (1.0)  
Balance (2.6) 2.5 (1.0)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]      
Balance (2.1) 1.9 38.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 3.8 (17.9)  
Reclassification adjustments to income [1] (8.7) 14.8  
Income tax effect 0.9 (0.9)  
Balance $ (6.1) $ (2.1) $ 1.9
[1] The statement of earnings classification of amounts reclassified to net income include:
(1)
Pension liability adjustment – As disclosed in “Note L – Employee Retirement Plans”; and
(2)
Cash flow hedges – disclosed in “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.”
v3.24.2.u1
Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Feb. 28, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Repurchases and retirement of common shares (in shares) 0 0 0  
Deferred compensation obligation credited to common share option   $ 0 $ 0  
Equity method investment ownership percentage retained 0.00%      
Preferred shares, shares authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000    
Preferred shares, shares issued 0 0    
Preferred shares, shares outstanding 0 0    
Common shares, authorized 150,000,000 150,000,000   100
Common shares, shares issued 49,331,514 100   100
Common shares, shares outstanding 49,331,514 100   100
Stock split description The Amendment (i) effected a stock split of the 100 then-outstanding common shares of the Worthington Steel, Inc. to provide a sufficient capitalization of the Worthington Steel, Inc. to enable the Former Parent to complete the pro rata distribution of 100% of the Company’s outstanding common shares to Former Parent’s shareholders, with each Former Parent shareholder as of the previously announced record date of November 21, 2023 (the “Record Date”) receiving one common share of the Worthington Steel, Inc. for every one common share of Worthington Industries held as of the Record Date, and (ii) eliminated the Company’s stated capital. As of the Separation, there were 49.3 million shares issued and outstanding.      
Percentage of pro rata distribution common shares 100.00%      
Issuance of shares due to stock split 49,300,000      
Shares outstanding due to stock split 49,300,000      
Maximum        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Deferred compensation obligation credited to common share option $ 100,000      
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 25, 2023
$ / shares
Jun. 24, 2022
$ / shares
Jan. 29, 2022
Jun. 25, 2020
USD ($)
shares
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Conversion ratio
$ / shares
shares
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Common stock authorized for issuance | shares           8,400    
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense           $ 10,300,000 $ 10,400,000 $ 8,700,000
Conversion ratio | Conversion ratio           3.228    
Unrecognized compensation cost           $ 17,800,000    
Incremental compensation costs           $ 0    
Maximum                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards, expense period           5 years    
Minimum                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards, expense period           3 years    
Non-Qualified Stock Options                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Purchase price percentage of fair market value on the grant date for stock options           100.00%    
Stock options expiration period           10 years    
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense           $ 400,000 $ 200,000 100,000
Unrecognized compensation cost           $ 400,000    
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards, expense period       1 year 6 months        
Outstanding unvested stock options | shares           200    
Total intrinsic value           $ 2,900,000    
Non-Qualified Stock Options | First Anniversary | Issued On or After June 30, 2011                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Stock options vesting percentage           33.00%    
Non-Qualified Stock Options | Second Anniversary | Issued On or After June 30, 2011                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Stock options vesting percentage           33.00%    
Non-Qualified Stock Options | Third Anniversary | Issued On or After June 30, 2011                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Stock options vesting percentage           33.00%    
Non-Qualified Stock Options | Maximum                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Purchase price percentage of fair market value on the grant date for stock options           100.00%    
Service-Based Restricted Common Shares                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Restricted common shares, granted | shares           170    
Weighted average grant date fair value, per common share | $ / shares           $ 29.18    
Restricted common shares, outstanding | shares           1,069 0  
Restricted common shares, vested | shares           19    
Market-Based Restricted Common Shares                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Pre-tax stock-based compensation, period of recognition     5 years          
Restricted common shares, granted | shares 149       35      
Common share awards vesting, minimum price per share | $ / shares   $ 65            
Common share awards vesting, minimum consecutive days at stated price 40 days 90 days            
Weighted average grant date fair value, per common share | $ / shares   $ 20.87 $ 34.83          
Pre-tax stock-based compensation $ 5,400,000       $ 700,000      
Market-Based Restricted Common Shares | Maximum                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Annualized ATSR percentage 20.00%              
Market-Based Restricted Common Shares | Minimum                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Annualized ATSR percentage 5.00%              
Former Parent's Plan                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Conversion of stock to awards | shares           1,300    
Plans and Former Parent's Plans                
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                
Pre-tax stock-based compensation expense           $ 10,300,000 $ 10,400,000 8,700,000
Stock based compensation expense, after tax           $ 8,000,000 $ 7,800,000 $ 6,700,000
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Activity for Service-Based Restricted Common Shares (Detail) - Service-Based Restricted Common Shares
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Common Shares  
Outstanding, beginning of year 0
Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan 957
Granted 170
Vested (19)
Forfeited (39)
Outstanding, end of year 1,069
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan | $ / shares $ 22.2
Granted | $ / shares 29.18
Vested | $ / shares 19.98
Forfeited | $ / shares 19.06
Outstanding, end of year | $ / shares $ 19.03
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)  
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding restricted common shares (in years) 1 year 4 months 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value  
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted common shares | $ $ 35,286
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted common shares vested during the year | $ 573
Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards | $ $ 4,955
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Grant Date Fair Value of Market Based Restricted Common Shares (Detail) - Market-Based Restricted Common Shares
Apr. 01, 2024
Jun. 25, 2020
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Dividend yield   2.71%
Expected volatility 41.00% 41.50%
Risk-free interest rate 4.51% 0.32%
Actual TSR 14.00%  
v3.24.2.u1
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Company's Performance Share Award Activity (Detail) - Performance Award Activity
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]  
Outstanding, beginning of year 0
Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan 133
Granted 30
Vested (21)
Forfeited (12)
Outstanding, end of year 130
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Awards converted from the Former Parent Plan | $ / shares $ 22.2
Granted | $ / shares 30.55
Vested | $ / shares 17.36
Forfeited | $ / shares 17.97
Outstanding, end of year | $ / shares $ 20.72
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)  
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding restricted common shares (in years) 1 year 3 months 18 days
Aggregate intrinsic value  
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding restricted common shares | $ $ 4,291
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted common shares vested during the year | $ 696
Pre-tax stock-based compensation for granted awards | $ $ 923
v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Age
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 16, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Percentage of matching contribution per dollar 50.00%        
Percentage of plan participants compensation 4.00%        
Employer contribution 3.00%        
Minimum contribution guarantees percentage 3.00%        
Benefit receivable reaching age | Age 65        
Description of investment policy and strategy for the defined benefit plan The investment policy and strategy for the defined benefit plans is: (i) long-term in nature with liquidity requirements that are anticipated to be minimal due to the projected normal retirement date of the average employee and the current average age of participants; (ii) to earn nominal returns, net of investment fees, equal to or in excess of the defined benefit plans’ respective liability growth rate; and (iii) to include a diversified asset allocation of domestic and international equities and fixed income investments.        
Expected employer contribution to defined benefit plan during fiscal 2025 $ 1,800,000        
Net periodic benefit cost $ (700,000) $ (600,000) $ (700,000)    
Discount rate 4.76% 4.32% 2.66%    
Maximum          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Net periodic benefit cost $ 100,000 $ 100,000      
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 0 0      
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value $ 0 $ 0      
Tempel Steel Company          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, net         $ 40,200,000
Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, net       $ 900,000  
v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans - Summary of Defined Contribution Plan Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan [Abstract]      
Defined contribution plan expense $ 12.3 $ 9.8 $ 8.8
v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Pension Income for Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Interest cost $ 3.6 $ 3.4 $ 1.4
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Excluding Service Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Return on plan assets $ (4.0) $ (3.9) $ (2.1)
Net amortization and deferral costs $ (0.3) $ (0.1) $ 0.0
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Amortization of Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net periodic benefit income $ (0.7) $ (0.6) $ (0.7)
v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used used to Determine Unfunded Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Benefit obligation:      
Discount rate 5.52% 4.80% 4.32%
Net periodic pension cost:      
Discount rate 4.76% 4.32% 2.66%
Expected long-term rate of return 6.50% 6.50% 6.50%
v3.24.2.u1
Employee Retirement Plans - Reconciliation of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets and Funded Status of Defined-benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Change in benefit obligation      
Interest cost $ 3.6 $ 3.4 $ 1.4
Change in plan assets      
Return on plan assets 4.0 3.9 2.1
Pension Benefit      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation, beginning of year 76.9 82.3  
Service cost 0.0 0.0  
Interest cost 3.6 3.4  
Plan amendments 0.0 0.0  
Actuarial gain (5.0) (3.1)  
Benefits paid (5.4) (5.7)  
Benefit obligations acquired 1.0 0.0  
Benefits obligation, end of year 71.1 76.9 82.3
Change in plan assets      
Fair value, beginning of year 54.9 56.2  
Return on plan assets 2.3 (0.5)  
Company contributions 1.6 5.0  
Benefits paid (5.4) (5.8)  
Plan assets acquired 0.1 0.0  
Fair value, end of year 53.5 54.9 56.2
Funded status (17.6) (22.0)  
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (9.3) (6.3)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Net income (9.3) (6.3)  
Net prior service credit 0.0 0.0  
Total (9.3) (6.3)  
Other Benefits      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation, beginning of year 3.4 4.1  
Service cost 0.0 0.0  
Interest cost 0.2 0.2  
Plan amendments 0.0 (0.4)  
Actuarial gain (0.2) (0.3)  
Benefits paid (0.3) (0.2)  
Benefit obligations acquired 0.0 0.0  
Benefits obligation, end of year 3.1 3.4 4.1
Change in plan assets      
Fair value, beginning of year 0.0 0.0  
Return on plan assets 0.0 0.0  
Company contributions 0.3 0.2  
Benefits paid (0.3) (0.2)  
Plan assets acquired 0.0 0.0  
Fair value, end of year 0.0 0.0 $ 0.0
Funded status (3.1) (3.4)  
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (1.6) (1.5)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Net income (1.2) (1.1)  
Net prior service credit (0.4) (0.4)  
Total (1.6) (1.5)  
Accrued Compensation, Contributions to Employee Benefit Plans and Related Taxes | Pension Benefit      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets 0.0 0.0  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total 0.0 0.0  
Accrued Compensation, Contributions to Employee Benefit Plans and Related Taxes | Other Benefits      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (0.3) (0.3)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total (0.3) (0.3)  
Other Liabilities | Pension Benefit      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (17.6) (22.0)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total (17.6) (22.0)  
Other Liabilities | Other Benefits      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (2.8) (3.1)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total (2.8) (3.1)  
AOCI | Pension Benefit      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (9.3) (6.3)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total (9.3) (6.3)  
AOCI | Other Benefits      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated and combined balance sheets consist of:      
Amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets (1.6) (1.5)  
Amounts recognized in AOCI consist of:      
Total $ (1.6) $ (1.5)  
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Employee Retirement Plans - Other Changes in Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized in OCI (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Pension Benefit    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Net (gain) loss $ (3.4) $ 1.3
Amortization of net (gain) loss 0.3 0.2
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (3.1) 1.5
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (income) and OCI (3.8) 0.8
Other Benefits    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Net (gain) loss (0.2) (0.3)
Amortization of net (gain) loss 0.1 (0.4)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (0.1) (0.7)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (income) and OCI $ 0.0 $ (0.5)
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Employee Retirement Plans - Summary of Defined Benefit Plan's Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value $ 53.5 $ 54.9
Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 45.2 46.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 4.3 3.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 4.3 3.9
Fixed-Income Funds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 24.7 22.1
Fixed-Income Funds | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 24.7 22.1
Equity Funds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 16.2 20.1
Equity Funds | Quoted Prices In Active Markets (Level 1)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value 16.2 20.1
Hedge Funds | Commingled Fund Investments Measured at Net Asset Value    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Defined Benefit plan assets fair value [1] $ 8.3 $ 8.8
[1] Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy.
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Employee Retirement Plans - Plan Assets for Defined Benefit Plans (Detail)
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Asset category    
Weighted-average asset allocation 100.00% 100.00%
Equity Securities    
Asset category    
Weighted-average asset allocation 30.00% 37.00%
Fixed-Income Funds    
Asset category    
Weighted-average asset allocation 46.00% 40.00%
Hedge Funds    
Asset category    
Weighted-average asset allocation 16.00% 16.00%
Other securities    
Asset category    
Weighted-average asset allocation 8.00% 7.00%
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Employee Retirement Plans - Estimated Future Benefits Expected to be Paid (Detail)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Pension Plan [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 $ 6.4
2026 5.9
2027 6.1
2028 6.0
2029 5.6
2030-2034 26.8
Other Pension Plan [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2025 0.3
2026 0.3
2027 0.3
2028 0.3
2029 0.3
2030-2034 $ 1.2
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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Effective tax rates upon inclusion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests 21.30% 22.50% 21.20%
Tax payable $ 1.0    
Non - United States      
Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carry forwards $ 2.8    
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Income Taxes - Earnings before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. based operations $ 166.3 $ 102.7 $ 208.0
Non – U.S. based operations 49.9 26.0 46.3
Earnings before income taxes 216.2 128.7 254.3
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests [1] 15.4 12.6 19.9
Earnings before income taxes attributable to controlling interest $ 200.8 $ 116.1 $ 234.4
[1] Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are not taxable to the Company.
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Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Current      
Federal $ 25.3 $ 26.9 $ 30.2
State and local 6.3 4.2 5.1
Foreign 13.4 7.6 5.1
Subtotal 45.0 38.7 40.4
Deferred      
Federal 4.7 (8.6) 12.2
State and local (0.8) (0.6) 1.1
Foreign (2.8) (0.5) 0.3
Subtotal 1.1 (9.7) 13.6
Total $ 46.1 $ 29.0 $ 54.0
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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate to Total Tax Provision (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Federal statutory corporate income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 2.20% 2.20% 2.10%
Non-U.S. income taxes at other than federal statutory rate 0.60% 1.70% (1.60%)
Nondeductible executive compensation 0.60% 1.70% 1.10%
Other (1.40%) (1.60%) 0.50%
Effective tax rate attributable to controlling interest 23.00% 25.00% 23.10%
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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Beginning Balance $ 1.2 $ 1.2 $ 0.1
Decreases - tax positions taken in prior years (1.0) 0.0 0.0
Increases - current tax positions 0.0 0.0 1.2
Lapse of statutes of limitations 0.0 0.0 (0.1)
Ending Balance $ 0.2 $ 1.2 $ 1.2
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Income Taxes - Summary of Tax Years Open to Examination by Major Tax Jurisdiction (Detail)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
State and Local Jurisdiction  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2020
U.S. | Federal Jurisdiction  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2021
Federal Ministry of Finance, Austria | Non - United States  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2024
Canada Revenue Agency | Non - United States  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2019
China Tax Authority | Non - United States  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2021
India Tax Authority | Non - United States  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2020
Mexican Tax Authority | Non - United States  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Open tax years 2019
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Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets    
Accounts receivable $ 1.8 $ 1.3
Inventories 2.8 3.4
Accrued expenses 9.2 14.1
Net operating loss carry forwards 2.8 3.2
Stock-based compensation 1.9 3.4
Operating lease - liability 4.4 2.3
Derivative contracts 0.2 1.5
Other 1.5 0.1
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance 24.6 29.3
Less: Valuation allowance 0.0 0.0
Total deferred tax assets 24.6 29.3
Deferred tax liabilities    
Property, plant and equipment (28.7) (33.0)
Investment in affiliated companies, principally due to undistributed earnings (10.5) (12.1)
Operating lease - ROU assets (4.2) (2.1)
Other (0.6) (1.9)
Total deferred tax liability (44.0) (49.1)
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $ (19.4) $ (19.8)
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Earnings Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Numerator (basic & diluted):        
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest - income available to common shareholders   $ 154.7 $ 87.1 $ 180.4
Denominator:        
Denominator for basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest - weighted average common shares   49,300,000 49,300,000 49,300,000
Effect of dilutive securities   500,000 0 0
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest - adjusted weighted average common shares   49,800,000 49,300,000 49,300,000
Basic earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest   $ 3.14 $ 1.77 $ 3.66
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to controlling interest   $ 3.11 $ 1.77 $ 3.66
Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards 0 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
[1] These non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards prior to the Separation. The number of anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards for 2024 was less than 0.1 million.
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Earnings Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) - shares
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
[1]
May 31, 2022
[1]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards 0 0 [1] 0 0
Maximum        
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards   100,000    
[1] These non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards prior to the Separation. The number of anti-dilutive non-qualified stock options and restricted common share awards for 2024 was less than 0.1 million.
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Earnings Per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail)
shares in Millions
6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2023
shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Number of shares used to calculate earnings (loss) per common share 49.3
v3.24.2.u1
Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 16, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Jun. 08, 2021
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2022
USD ($)
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Acquisition
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Goodwill         $ 79.6 $ 78.6 $ 80.0
Pension liability adjustment         (2.4) $ 0.7 (6.6)
Number of acquisitions | Acquisition           0  
Cash consideration for acquired entity, net of cash acquired         21.0 $ 0.0 376.7
Net sales         3,430.6 3,607.7 4,068.9
Operating income (loss)         194.5 120.3 226.6
Incremental cost of goods sold         $ 2,990.8 $ 3,271.2 $ 3,673.4
TWB | Joint Venture Transactions              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Percent of ownership interest held in unconsolidated affiliates     55.00%   55.00%    
Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Date of acquisition Nov. 16, 2023            
Business acquisition, name of acquired entity Voestalpine Nagold            
Net cash consideration $ 21.0            
Pension liability 0.9            
Property, plant and equipment 12.3            
Net working capital 9.0            
Goodwill 0.6            
Purchase accounting adjustments, property, plant and equipment 0.3            
Purchase accounting adjustments, net working capital (0.8)            
Purchase accounting adjustments, goodwill 0.5            
Pension liability adjustment 0.0            
Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG | Property, Plant and Equipment              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Purchase consideration, net 12.6            
Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG | Net Working Capital              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Purchase consideration, net 8.2            
Voestalpine Automotive Components Nagold GmbH & Co. KG | Goodwill              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Purchase consideration, net $ 1.1            
Shiloh Industries' U.S. BlankLight              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Net cash consideration     $ 104.5        
Tempel Steel Company              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Cash consideration for acquired entity, net of cash acquired   $ 272.2          
Acquisition related costs   $ 1.9   $ 1.9      
Net sales       278.2      
Operating income (loss)       8.6      
Incremental cost of goods sold       $ 3.8      
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Acquisitions - Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Information (Details) - Tempel Steel Company
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]  
Net sales $ 4,307.8
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest $ 199.4
v3.24.2.u1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value $ 3.6 $ 2.3
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value 4.4 9.8
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value 0.2 0.1
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value 1.9 2.8
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts | Other Liabilities    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value   0.1
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts | Receivables    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value 0.2  
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts | Other Assets    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value   0.1
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value 3.4 2.2
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value 2.5 7.0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts | Receivables    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Asset Derivatives at Fair Value 3.4 2.2
Accounts Payable | Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value 1.9 2.7
Accounts Payable | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Liability Derivatives at Fair Value $ 2.5 $ 7.0
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Impact to fair value of derivative assets and liabilities as a result of recognition on a gross basis $ 2.6 $ 7.3
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified into net earnings 2.6  
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be reclassified into net income, tax $ 0.8  
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Summary of Derivative Hedges (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ (0.4) $ (11.7)
Commodity Contracts | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 22.4 $ 2.4
Commodity Contracts | Minimum | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Maturity Date Jun. 30, 2024 Jun. 30, 2023
Commodity Contracts | Maximum | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Maturity Date Mar. 31, 2025 Dec. 31, 2024
Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional Amount $ 24.5 $ 53.0
Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts | Minimum    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Maturity Date Jun. 30, 2024 Jun. 30, 2023
Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts | Maximum    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Maturity Date Sep. 30, 2025 Sep. 30, 2024
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI $ 1.6 $ (10.1)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings $ 8.3 $ (14.6)
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI $ 1.6 $ (10.1)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Net Earnings $ 8.3 $ (14.6)
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Loss Recognized in Earnings for Economic (Non-Designated) Derivative Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]    
Loss Recognized in Earnings $ (0.4) $ (11.7)
Commodity Contracts | Cost of Sales    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Loss Recognized in Earnings (0.4) (11.7)
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Commodity Contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Loss Recognized in Earnings $ 22.4 $ 2.4
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Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets $ 3,600 $ 2,300
Liabilities 4,400 9,800
Derivative Instruments    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 3,600 [1] 2,300 [2]
Liabilities 4,400 [1] 9,800 [2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 3,600 2,300
Liabilities 4,400 9,800
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Derivative Instruments    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets 3,600 [1] 2,300 [2]
Liabilities $ 4,400 [1] $ 9,800 [2]
[1] The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.
[2] The fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments was based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note P – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding the use of derivative financial instruments.
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Fair Value Measurements - Assets Measured at Fair Value on Non-Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring - USD ($)
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure $ 0 $ 2,600
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [1]   2,600
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure   2,600
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Long Lived Assets Held For Sale    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [1]   $ 2,600
[1] Comprised of the following: (1) idled equipment at the manufacturing facility in Taylor, Michigan; and (2) the net assets the Company’s former WSCP toll processing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Refer to “Note D – Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.
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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Current maturities of long-term debt due to Worthington Enterprises, Inc. $ 0 $ 20,000,000
Short-term loan facilities 148,000,000 2,800,000
Fair Value, Nonrecurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Fair market value of assets 0 2,600
Revolving Credit Facility    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Short-term loan facilities $ 148,000,000 $ 0
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Leases - Additional Information (Detail)
May 31, 2024
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease terms 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease terms 17 years
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Leases - Schedule of Components of Lease Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease expense $ 10.1 $ 9.5
Financing lease expense:    
Short-term lease expense 2.6 1.8
Variable lease expense 0.0 0.3
Total lease expense $ 12.7 $ 11.6
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Leases - Other Information Related to Leases (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating Leases, Operating cash flows $ 9.3 $ 5.7
Operating Leases, ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities $ 6.7 $ 12.1
Operating Leases, Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 13 years 6 months 10 days 14 years 7 months 17 days
Operating Leases, Weighted-average discount rate 3.48% 3.35%
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Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail)
$ in Millions
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2025 $ 9.9
2026 8.8
2027 7.3
2028 6.9
2029 6.2
Thereafter 55.5
Total 94.6
Less: imputed interest (18.7)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 75.9
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Liabilities
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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Jun. 08, 2021
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Selling, general and administrative expense $ 224,400,000 $ 200,800,000 $ 180,300,000  
Net sales 3,430,600,000 3,607,700,000 4,068,900,000  
Net transfers from (to) the former parent excluding distribution 150,000,000      
Current maturities of long-term debt due to Worthington Enterprises, Inc. 0 20,000,000    
Interest expense 6,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000  
Former Parent        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Selling, general and administrative expense 38,500,000 70,700,000 70,100,000  
Net sales 82,100,000 109,800,000 135,600,000  
Accounts receivable 9,700,000      
Affiliate Companies        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Net sales 14,700,000 35,800,000 82,400,000  
Accounts receivable 0 0    
Purchases from affiliates 17,400,000 0 $ 9,700,000  
Accounts payable $ 0 0    
TWB Term Loan        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Debt, interest rate       5.00%
TWB Term Loan | Former Parent        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Current maturities of long-term debt due to Worthington Enterprises, Inc.   20,000,000    
Debt, interest rate 5.00%      
Interest expense $ 500,000 $ 1,400,000    
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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of reconciliation of total net transfers to and from the parent to the corresponding amount presented in the consolidated and combined statement of cash flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Less: depreciation expense allocated from the Former Parent $ 65.3 $ 69.6 $ 59.5
Stock-based compensation 10.3 10.4 8.7
Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined statement of cash flows (47.6) (199.8) 316.9
Former Parent      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined changes in equity (32.7) (187.3) 328.0
Less: non-cash net asset contribution from the Former Parent 7.6 0.0 0.0
Less: depreciation expense allocated from the Former Parent 1.2 2.5 3.1
Stock-based compensation 6.1 10.0 8.0
Total net transfers from/(to) the Former Parent per consolidated and combined statement of cash flows $ (47.6) $ (199.8) $ 316.9
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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)
Jun. 26, 2024
$ / shares
Subsequent Event  
Subsequent Event [Line Items]  
Dividend payable per common share $ 0.16
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SCHEDULE II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 2.6 $ 0.8 $ 0.1
Charged to Costs and Expenses 1.1 1.6 0.7
Adjustments to Allowance (0.5) 0.2 0.0
Balance at End of Period $ 3.2 $ 2.6 $ 0.8