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Segment Data - Schedule of Equity Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Included in the Measurement of Segment (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2023
Consumer products |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Included in each Segment | N/A
Building Products |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Included in each Segment | WAVE
Sustainable Energy Solutions |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Included in each Segment | N/A
Other |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Included in each Segment | Workhorse

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