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Worthington Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

06/28/2012

COLUMBUS, OH, Jun 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) today reported net sales of $755.4 million and net earnings of $52.1 million, or $0.75 per share, for its fourth quarter ended May 31, 2012. For last year's fourth quarter, the Company reported net sales of $675.7 million and net earnings of $51.9 million, or $0.70 per share.

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, the Company reported net earnings of $115.6 million, or $1.65 per share, driven by the strong fourth quarter. Net sales were up 4%, or $92.1 million, from the prior year to $2,534.7 million. The comparison reflects a $335.1 million decrease due to the deconsolidation of Metal Framing and Automotive Body Panels segments, which was more than offset by the $201.9 million of additional sales from acquisitions, increased volumes in Steel Processing, and higher overall average selling prices. Current year earnings were adversely affected by declining steel prices in Steel Processing, $9.7 million of recall expenses in Pressure Cylinders and $6.2 million of restructuring charges. In the prior year, earnings included significant inventory holding gains in Steel Processing and restructuring gains of $3.4 million.

The results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended May 31, 2012 were as follows:

(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)

                         4Q 2012    3Q 2012    4Q 2011   12M 2012   12M 2011
Net sales              $   755.4  $   611.3  $   675.7  $ 2,534.7  $ 2,442.6
Operating income            59.5       18.1       62.3      101.6      124.4
Equity income               22.2       24.0       24.9       92.8       76.3
Net earnings                52.1       25.9       51.9      115.6      115.1
Earnings per share     $    0.75  $    0.37  $    0.70  $    1.65  $    1.53


"We had a strong fourth quarter with very good results from our core businesses and most of our joint ventures," John McConnell, Chairman and CEO said. "The Cylinders business segment produced excellent results from consumer products, as well as alternative fuel tank products. We also saw strong automotive demand in the fourth quarter, although other markets, such as construction, have been limited in their market recovery." McConnell added, "We have been able to work through the volatility of material costs throughout the year as we drive to maximize our operational performance. Our newly acquired businesses have provided us with new markets and are contributing to our overall earnings."

Consolidated Quarterly Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2012, were $755.4 million, up 12% from the comparable quarter in the prior year, when net sales were $675.7 million. The increase in net sales includes $64.5 million due to acquisitions, the impact of higher overall volumes and higher average selling prices in Pressure Cylinders, which were partially offset by the $25.6 million impact of the deconsolidation transactions.

Gross margin for the current quarter was $121.5 million, up $2.3 million from the prior year quarter. The increase in net sales was substantially offset by a lower spread between average selling prices and material costs as inventory holding gains realized in the current quarter were substantially lower than those in the previous year's quarter.

SG&A expense increased $2.6 million over the prior year quarter driven by the impact of acquisitions and partially offset by the deconsolidation transactions.

Operating income for the current quarter was $59.5 million, compared to $62.3 million in the prior year quarter. In addition to the factors mentioned above, operating income for the current quarter and prior year quarter included net gains of $2.3 million and $4.8 million, respectively, related to the combined impact of impairments, restructuring charges and the joint venture transactions. Current quarter restructuring charges consisted primarily of accrued severance related to the previously announced closure of the commercial stairs business. The $4.0 million net gain within the "joint venture transactions" line for the current quarter was driven by on-going activity related to the wind down of the retained metal framing facilities and consists of gains on asset disposals partially offset by ongoing facility exit and other costs.

Interest expense was $5.0 million in the current quarter, compared to $4.7 million in the prior year quarter due to the impact of higher average debt levels.

Equity in net income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $22.2 million, a decrease of $2.7 million from the prior year quarter, on sales of $427.6 million. WAVE contributed $14.1 million of earnings in the current quarter, a decrease of $2.0 million from the comparable quarter in the prior year. Other significant contributions to equity income during the quarter were TWB at $3.2 million, Serviacero at $2.7 million and ArtiFlex at $1.4 million.

For the current quarter, income tax expense of $23.2 million compared to $28.9 million in the prior year quarter. Current quarter income tax expense reflected an effective tax rate of 31.0% compared to 35.8% for the prior year quarter. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to more of the Company's income qualifying for the production activities deduction, and certain discrete items, primarily related to state law changes.

Balance Sheet

At quarter end, total debt was $533.7 million, down $5.2 million from February 29, 2012, primarily due to repayments of short-term borrowings in the current quarter. As of May 31, 2012, the Company had utilized $135.0 million of its $150.0 million trade accounts receivable securitization facility, and $135.6 million was drawn on the Company's $425.0 million revolving credit facility.

Quarterly Segment Results

Steel Processing's net sales of $429.6 million were down $2.1 million over the prior year quarter as the impact of higher overall volume was more than offset by lower average selling prices. The mix of direct versus toll tons processed during the current quarter was consistent with the prior year quarter of 53% to 47%. Operating income decreased $5.9 million as the impact of higher volumes, the decrease in SG&A expenses, and the $2.1 million related to the joint venture transactions were more than offset by inventory holding gains which were 88% lower than those realized in the prior year quarter. The decrease in SG&A expenses resulted from lower profit sharing and bonus expenses and a decrease in corporate allocated expense. The $2.1 million gain on joint venture transactions related to the disposal of certain steel processing assets acquired in connection with the formation of the ClarkDietrich joint venture. This gain was included in the "joint venture transactions" line to correspond with amounts previously recognized in this line in connection with this transaction.

Pressure Cylinders' net sales of $236.8 million were up 29% from the prior year quarter aided by recent acquisitions and a favorable mix in sales resulting in higher average selling prices. Operating income was $21.8 million, up $2.7 million from the prior year quarter primarily due to the acquisitions.

Engineered Cabs generated net sales of $64.1 million in the current quarter and reported operating income of $6.3 million. Engineered Cabs includes the operations of Angus Industries, Inc., which was acquired by the Company on December 29, 2011. With four U.S. locations, the business designs and manufactures custom-engineered open and closed cabs and operator stations for a wide range of heavy mobile equipment for the mining, agriculture and construction markets.

The entities included in "Other" are the International and Military Construction businesses and Steel Packaging operating segment, as well as other non-allocated expenses. Operations in "Other" reported net sales of $24.9 million, which was $28.8 million lower than in the prior year quarter. This decrease was primarily due to the deconsolidation of the Automotive Body Panels segment in May 2011 and the recognition of sales in the prior year relating to a project concluded by the International Construction business in Mozambique, Africa. These operations reported a combined loss of $2.6 million for the quarter driven primarily by losses generated in the construction business.

Fiscal 2012 Highlights/Activities

--  In the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 1.2 million shares of
    stock for $21.3 million at an average price of $17.60. For fiscal
    2012, the Company repurchased a total of $73.4 million in stock at an
    average price of $16.42. Common shares outstanding totaled 67,906,369
    as of May 31, 2012.


--  On July 1, 2011, the Company purchased substantially all of the net
    assets of the BernzOmatic business ("Bernz") from Irwin Industrial
    Tool Company, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. Bernz is a
    leading manufacturer of hand held torches and accessories. The
    acquired net assets became part of Pressure Cylinders.


--  On September 30, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of
    Poland-based STAKO ("STAKO"). STAKO manufactures liquefied petroleum
    gas tanks for engines in passenger cars and commercial and delivery
    vehicles. The acquired net assets became part of Pressure Cylinders.


--  On December 1, 2011, the Company acquired the propane fuel cylinders
    business of The Coleman Company, Inc. ("Coleman Cylinders"), now part
    of Pressure Cylinders.


--  On December 29, 2011, the Company acquired Angus Industries, Inc.
    ("Angus"). Angus designs and manufactures high-quality,
    custom-engineered open and closed cabs and operator stations for a
    wide range of heavy mobile equipment. Angus is a stand-alone operating
    segment, referred to as Engineered Cabs.


--  On January 10, 2012, a voluntary recall was announced of Pressure
    Cylinders' MAP-PRO(TM), propylene and MAAP(R) cylinders and
    related hand torch kits. The recall was a precautionary step and
    involved a valve supplied by a third party that may leak when a torch
    or hose is disconnected from the cylinder. Pressure Cylinders incurred
    a pre-tax charge of $9.7 million in the second quarter to cover the
    cost of the recall.


Outlook

"The macro issues surrounding the limited economic recovery continue to dominate the headlines and require us to be guarded in our optimism, but we feel very good about the growth potential of our Company," McConnell said. "Each of our core businesses is well-positioned with growth strategies that include additional acquisition opportunities, as well as growth in existing product lines and adjacent markets. We will continue to focus on unlocking our earnings potential and driving excellence throughout our organization." He added, "I am very proud of all of our employees who are committed to continuous improvement and who uphold our philosophy every day, and all we have accomplished in the last four years."

Conference Call

Worthington will review fourth quarter results during its quarterly conference call today, June 28, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Details regarding the conference call can be found on the Company web site at www.WorthingtonIndustries.com.

Corporate Profile

Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metals manufacturing company with 2012 fiscal year sales of $2.5 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based company is North America's premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured pressure cylinders, such as propane, oxygen and helium tanks, hand torches, refrigerant and industrial cylinders, camping cylinders, scuba tanks, and compressed natural gas storage cylinders; custom-engineered open and enclosed cabs and operator stations for heavy mobile equipment; framing systems for mid-rise buildings; steel pallets and racks; and through joint ventures, suspension grid systems for concealed and lay-in panel ceilings, current and past model automotive service stampings; laser welded blanks, and light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential construction. Worthington employs approximately 10,000 people and operates 79 facilities in 12 countries.

Founded in 1955, the Company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. Earning money for its shareholders is the first corporate goal. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the Company's foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Statements by the Company relating to business plans or future or expected growth, performance, sales, volumes, cash flows, earnings, balance sheet strengths, debt, financial condition or other financial measures; projected profitability potential, capacity, and working capital needs; demand trends for the Company or its markets; pricing trends for raw materials and finished goods and the impact of pricing changes; anticipated capital expenditures and asset sales; anticipated improvements and efficiencies in costs, operations, sales, inventory management, sourcing and the supply chain and the results thereof; the ability to make acquisitions and the projected timing, results, benefits, costs, charges and expenditures related to acquisitions, newly-created joint ventures, headcount reductions and facility dispositions, shutdowns and consolidations; the alignment of operations with demand; the ability to operate profitably and generate cash in down markets; the ability to maintain margins and capture and maintain market share and to develop or take advantage of future opportunities, new products and new markets; expectations for Company and customer inventories, jobs and orders; expectations for the economy and markets or improvements therein; expected benefits from transformation plans, cost reduction efforts and other new initiatives; expectations for increasing volatility or improving and sustaining earnings, earnings potential, margins or shareholder value; effects of judicial rulings and other non-historical matters constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Act. Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, the effect of national, regional and worldwide economic conditions generally and within major product markets, including a prolonged or substantial economic downturn; the effect of conditions in national and worldwide financial markets; product demand and pricing; adverse impacts associated with the recent voluntary recall of our MAP-PRO(R), propylene and MAAP(R) cylinders, including recall costs, legal and notification expenses, lost sales and potential negative customer perceptions of certain pressure cylinder products; changes in product mix, product substitution and market acceptance of the Company's products; fluctuations in the pricing, quality or availability of raw materials (particularly steel), supplies, transportation, utilities and other items required by operations; effects of facility closures and the consolidation of operations; costs associated with the recent voluntary recall of our MAP-PRO(R), propylene and MAAP(R) cylinders and related hand torch kits by our Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC subsidiary, including recall costs, legal and advertising expenses and lost sales; the effect of financial difficulties, consolidation and other changes within the steel, automotive, construction and other industries in which the Company participates; failure to maintain appropriate levels of inventories; financial difficulties (including bankruptcy filings) of original equipment manufacturers, end-users and customers, suppliers, joint venture partners and others with whom the Company does business; the ability to realize targeted expense reductions from headcount reductions, facility closures and other cost reduction efforts; the ability to realize other cost savings and operational, sales and sourcing improvements and efficiencies, and other expected benefits from transformation initiatives, on a timely basis; the overall success of, and the ability to integrate, newly-acquired businesses and achieve synergies and other expected benefits and cost savings therefrom; the overall success of newly-created joint ventures, including the demand for their products, and the ability to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom; capacity levels and efficiencies, within facilities, within major product markets and within the industry as a whole; the effect of disruption in the business of suppliers, customers, facilities and shipping operations due to adverse weather, casualty events, equipment breakdowns, acts of war or terrorist activities or other causes; changes in customer demand, inventories, spending patterns, product choices, and supplier choices; risks associated with doing business internationally, including economic, political and social instability, foreign currency exposure and the acceptance of our products in new markets; the ability to improve and maintain processes and business practices to keep pace with the economic, competitive and technological environment; the outcome of adverse claims experience with respect to workers' compensation, product recalls or product liability, casualty events or other matters; deviation of actual results from estimates and/or assumptions used by the Company in the application of its significant accounting policies; level of imports and import prices in the Company's markets; the impact of judicial rulings and governmental regulations, including those adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental agencies as contemplated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, both in the United States and abroad; and other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in "Part I - Item 1A. - Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011 and in "Part II - Item 1A. - Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 29, 2012.

                        WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                            Three Months Ended        Twelve Months Ended
                                  May 31,                   May 31,
                         ------------------------  ------------------------
                             2012         2011         2012         2011
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net sales                $   755,407  $   675,693  $ 2,534,701  $ 2,442,624
Cost of goods sold           633,939      556,523    2,201,833    2,086,467
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Gross margin               121,468      119,170      332,868      356,157
Selling, general and
 administrative expense       64,318       61,680      225,069      235,198
Impairment of long-lived
 assets                          355        4,386          355        4,386
Restructuring and other
 expense                       1,277        1,201        5,984        2,653
Joint venture
 transactions                 (3,985)     (10,436)        (150)     (10,436)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Operating income            59,503       62,339      101,610      124,356
Other income (expense):
  Miscellaneous income           911          953        2,319          597
  Interest expense            (4,980)      (4,677)     (19,497)     (18,756)
  Equity in net income
   of unconsolidated
   affiliates                 22,211       24,863       92,825       76,333
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Earnings before income
   taxes                      77,645       83,478      177,257      182,530
Income tax expense            23,231       28,914       51,904       58,496
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net earnings                  54,414       54,564      125,353      124,034
Net earnings
 attributable to
 noncontrolling interest       2,336        2,647        9,758        8,968
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net earnings
 attributable to
 controlling interest    $    52,078  $    51,917  $   115,595  $   115,066
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

Basic
Average common shares
 outstanding                  68,752       73,307       69,651       74,803
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Earnings per share
 attributable to
 controlling interest    $      0.76  $      0.71  $      1.66  $      1.54
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

Diluted
Average common shares
 outstanding                  69,472       74,441       70,252       75,409
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Earnings per share
 attributable to
 controlling interest    $      0.75  $      0.70  $      1.65  $      1.53
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========


Common shares
 outstanding at end of
 period                       67,906       71,684       67,906       71,684

Cash dividends declared
 per share               $      0.12  $      0.10  $      0.48  $      0.40


                        WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                               (In thousands)

                                                       May 31,     May 31,
                                                         2012        2011
                                                     ----------- -----------
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $    41,028 $    56,167
  Receivables, less allowances of $3,329 and $4,150
   at May 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively                400,869     388,550
  Inventories:
    Raw materials                                        211,543     189,450
    Work in process                                      115,510      98,940
    Finished products                                     74,887      82,440
                                                     ----------- -----------
      Total inventories                                  401,940     370,830
  Income taxes receivable                                    892       1,356
  Assets held for sale                                     7,202       9,681
  Deferred income taxes                                   20,906      28,297
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets               41,402      36,754
                                                     ----------- -----------
    Total current assets                                 914,239     891,635

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates                 240,882     232,149
Goodwill                                                 156,681      93,633
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated
 amortization of $16,103 and $12,688 at May 31, 2012
 and 2011, respectively                                  100,333      19,958
Other assets                                              22,585      24,540
Property, plant and equipment, net                       443,077     405,334
                                                     ----------- -----------
Total assets                                         $ 1,877,797 $ 1,667,249
                                                     =========== ===========

Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                   $   252,334 $   253,404
  Short-term borrowings                                  274,923     132,956
  Accrued compensation, contributions to employee
   benefit plans and related taxes                        71,271      72,312
  Dividends payable                                        8,478       7,175
  Other accrued items                                     38,231      52,023
  Income taxes payable                                    11,697       7,132
  Current maturities of long-term debt                     1,329           -
                                                     ----------- -----------
    Total current liabilities                            658,263     525,002

Other liabilities                                         72,371      56,594
Distributions in excess of investment in
 unconsolidated affiliate                                 69,165      10,715
Long-term debt                                           257,462     250,254
Deferred income taxes                                     73,099      83,981
                                                     ----------- -----------
    Total liabilities                                  1,130,360     926,546

Shareholders' equity - controlling interest              697,174     689,910
Noncontrolling interest                                   50,263      50,793
                                                     ----------- -----------
    Total equity                                         747,437     740,703
                                                     ----------- -----------
Total liabilities and equity                         $ 1,877,797 $ 1,667,249
                                                     =========== ===========


                        WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In thousands)

                                  Three Months Ended    Twelve Months Ended
                                        May 31,               May 31,
                                 --------------------  --------------------
                                    2012       2011       2012       2011
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Operating activities
Net earnings                     $  54,414  $  54,564  $ 125,353  $ 124,034
Adjustments to reconcile net
 earnings to net cash provided
 by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization     15,247     13,799     55,873     61,058
  Impairment of long-lived
   assets                              355      4,386        355      4,386
  Restructuring and other
   expense, non-cash                     -        (22)         -        203
  Joint venture transactions             -    (21,652)         -    (21,652)
  Provision for deferred income
   taxes                            (6,736)     4,168        775      7,482
  Bad debt expense                     134        240        339      1,236
  Equity in net income of
   unconsolidated affiliates,
   net of distributions             (2,730)   (12,375)    (1,019)   (19,188)
  Net loss (gain) on sale of
   assets                           (3,993)     2,173     (5,918)       652
  Stock-based compensation           3,166      1,538     11,742      6,173
  Excess tax benefits - stock-
   based compensation                 (578)      (674)      (578)      (674)
Changes in assets and
 liabilities:
  Receivables                      (26,493)   (56,343)       956    (96,056)
  Inventories                       (6,416)   (28,990)    17,310    (24,261)
  Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                   (4,648)    (5,725)     8,478    (10,465)
  Other assets                       2,347      2,134      4,141        922
  Accounts payable and accrued
   expenses                         11,024     56,400    (45,847)    31,098
  Other liabilities                  1,601      2,935      1,689      6,947
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net cash provided by operating
 activities                         36,694     16,556    173,649     71,895
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Investing activities
  Investment in property, plant
   and equipment, net              (15,913)    (6,114)   (31,713)   (22,025)
  Acquisitions, net of cash
   acquired                         (7,680)       (15)  (239,851)   (31,705)
  Distributions from
   unconsolidated affiliates,
   net of investments                2,641     (6,161)    45,879     (6,161)
  Proceeds from sale of assets      22,565     13,924     37,089     20,614
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
 investing activities                1,613      1,634   (188,596)   (39,277)
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Financing activities
  Net proceeds from (repayments
   of) short-term borrowings       (10,833)    52,178     97,626    132,956
  Proceeds from long-term debt       5,880          -      5,880          -
  Principal payments on long-
   term debt                          (247)         -       (342)         -
  Proceeds from issuance of
   common shares                     1,407      2,412     11,116      4,827
  Excess tax benefits - stock-
   based compensation                  578        674        578        674
  Dividends from (payments to)
   noncontrolling interest, net        250     (1,920)    (9,494)   (10,992)
  Repurchase of common shares      (21,298)   (57,672)   (73,418)  (132,764)
  Dividends paid                    (8,282)    (7,421)   (32,138)   (30,168)
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net cash used in financing
 activities                        (32,545)   (11,749)      (192)   (35,467)
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Increase (decrease) in cash and
 cash equivalents                    5,762      6,441    (15,139)    (2,849)
Cash and cash equivalents at
 beginning of period                35,266     49,726     56,167     59,016
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end
 of period                       $  41,028  $  56,167  $  41,028  $  56,167
                                 =========  =========  =========  =========


                        WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
                             SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
                               (In thousands)

This supplemental information is provided to assist in the analysis of the
 results of operations.

                               Three Months Ended      Twelve Months Ended
                                     May 31,                 May 31,
                             ----------------------  ----------------------
                                2012        2011        2012        2011
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Volume:
  Steel Processing (tons)           797         775       2,898       2,589
  Pressure Cylinders (units)     24,011      16,467      71,777      59,037
  Metal Framing (tons)                -           -           1         184

Net sales:
  Steel Processing           $  429,615  $  431,729  $1,578,509  $1,405,492
  Pressure Cylinders            236,818     183,732     770,101     591,945
  Engineered Cabs                64,099           -     104,272           -
  Metal Framing                       -       6,573       4,402     249,543
  Other                          24,875      53,659      77,417     195,644
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total net sales          $  755,407  $  675,693  $2,534,701  $2,442,624
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

Material cost:
  Steel Processing           $  305,698  $  297,167  $1,159,316   1,001,853
  Pressure Cylinders            117,161      86,525     386,727     273,899
  Engineered Cabs                31,790           -      53,905           -
  Metal Framing                       -       1,150       1,946     161,036

Operating income (loss):
  Steel Processing           $   32,509  $   38,411  $   71,578  $   77,671
  Pressure Cylinders             21,775      19,028      45,108      48,954
  Engineered Cabs                 6,325           -       4,878           -
  Metal Framing                   1,456         360      (3,913)     (7,530)
  Other                          (2,562)      4,540     (16,041)      5,261
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total operating income   $   59,503  $   62,339  $  101,610  $  124,356
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


The following provides detail of impairment of long-lived assets and
 restructuring and other expense and joint venture transactions included in
 operating income by segment presented above.

                                Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended
                                     May 31,                 May 31,
                             ----------------------  ----------------------
                                 2012        2011        2012        2011
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Impairment of long-lived
 assets and restructuring
 and other expense (income):

  Steel Processing           $        -  $        -  $        -  $     (303)
  Pressure Cylinders                 52           -          52           -
  Engineered Cabs                     -           -           -           -
  Metal Framing                       -           -           -       1,387
  Other                           1,580       5,587       6,287       5,955
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total impairment of
     long-lived assets and
     restructuring and other
     expense                 $    1,632  $    5,587  $    6,339  $    7,039
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

                                Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended
                                     May 31,                 May 31,
                             ----------------------  ----------------------
                                 2012        2011        2012        2011
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Joint venture transactions:
  Steel Processing           $   (2,102) $        -  $   (2,102) $        -
  Pressure Cylinders                  -           -           -           -
  Engineered Cabs                     -           -           -           -
  Metal Framing                  (1,883)     (1,810)      1,952      (1,810)
  Other                               -      (8,626)          -      (8,626)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total joint venture
     transactions            $   (3,985) $  (10,436) $     (150) $  (10,436)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


CONTACTS:
Cathy M. Lyttle
VP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Phone: (614) 438-3077
E-mail: Email Contact

Sonya L. Higginbotham
Director, Corporate Communications
Phone: (614) 438-7391
E-mail: Email Contact


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