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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($) Jointventure
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Third-party advisory fees | $ 15,760
Non-recurring employee-related costs | 7,093
Incremental compensation expense | $ 5,437
Joint Venture Transactions |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Number of operating joint ventures | Jointventure | 3
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%
Samuel | Joint Venture Transactions |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Percent of controlling interest by the Company | 63.00%
Worthington Specialty Processing | Joint Venture Transactions |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Percent of controlling interest by the Company | 51.00%

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