UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q 

    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 28,November 30, 2021
OR
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to            
Commission file number 1-4304

COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)Charter)
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Delaware75-0725338
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
6565 N. MacArthur Blvd.
, Irving, Texas 75039
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(214) 689-4300
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueCMCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 
Yes      No  
As of March 23, 2021, 120,510,370January 7, 2022, 121,481,234 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months EndedThree Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share data)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)20212020
Net salesNet sales$1,462,270 $1,340,963 $2,854,073 $2,725,671 Net sales$1,981,801 $1,391,803 
Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods soldCost of goods sold1,228,343 1,123,096 2,403,162 2,269,610 Cost of goods sold1,586,410 1,174,819 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses115,417 115,538 229,044 226,537 Selling, general and administrative expenses122,595 113,627 
Loss on debt extinguishment16,841 16,841 
Interest expenseInterest expense14,021 15,888 28,280 32,466 Interest expense11,035 14,259 
Asset impairmentsAsset impairments474 4,068 530 Asset impairments— 3,594 
1,375,096 1,254,522 2,681,395 2,529,143 
1,720,040 1,306,299 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxesEarnings from continuing operations before income taxes87,174 86,441 172,678 196,528 Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes261,761 85,504 
Income taxesIncome taxes20,941 22,845 42,534 50,177 Income taxes28,872 21,593 
Earnings from continuing operationsEarnings from continuing operations66,233 63,596 130,144 146,351 Earnings from continuing operations232,889 63,911 
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxesEarnings from discontinued operations before income taxes197 301 447 1,196 Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes— 250 
Income taxesIncome taxes73 99 141 401 Income taxes— 68 
Earnings from discontinued operationsEarnings from discontinued operations124 202 306 795 Earnings from discontinued operations— 182 
Net earningsNet earnings$66,357 $63,798 $130,450 $147,146 Net earnings$232,889 $64,093 
Basic earnings per share*Basic earnings per share*Basic earnings per share*
Earnings from continuing operationsEarnings from continuing operations$0.55 $0.53 $1.08 $1.23 Earnings from continuing operations$1.92 $0.53 
Earnings from discontinued operationsEarnings from discontinued operations0.01 Earnings from discontinued operations— — 
Net earningsNet earnings$0.55 $0.54 $1.09 $1.24 Net earnings$1.92 $0.54 
Diluted earnings per share*Diluted earnings per share*Diluted earnings per share*
Earnings from continuing operationsEarnings from continuing operations$0.54 $0.53 $1.07 $1.22 Earnings from continuing operations$1.90 $0.53 
Earnings from discontinued operationsEarnings from discontinued operations0.01 Earnings from discontinued operations— — 
Net earningsNet earnings$0.55 $0.53 $1.07 $1.22 Net earnings$1.90 $0.53 
Average basic shares outstandingAverage basic shares outstanding120,345,432 118,919,455 120,052,459 118,644,823 Average basic shares outstanding121,129,679 119,762,706 
Average diluted shares outstandingAverage diluted shares outstanding121,751,859 120,407,256 121,672,194 120,303,259 Average diluted shares outstanding122,797,738 121,128,044 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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*Earnings Per Share ("EPS") is calculated independently for each component and may not sum to Net EPS due to rounding.

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Net earnings$66,357 $63,798 $130,450 $147,146 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment1,465 (1,068)(6,923)5,856 
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)7,723 (3,646)8,887 (2,932)
Reclassification for gain included in net earnings(259)(83)(313)(172)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives7,464 (3,729)8,574 (3,104)
Defined benefit obligation:
Amortization of prior services(14)(8)(27)(16)
Defined benefit obligation(14)(8)(27)(16)
Other comprehensive income (loss)8,915 (4,805)1,624 2,736 
Comprehensive income$75,272 $58,993 $132,074 $149,882 
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Net earnings$232,889 $64,093 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment after reclassification(39,688)(8,388)
Derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain22,254 1,164 
Reclassification for realized gain(3,069)(54)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives19,185 1,110 
Defined benefit plans loss after amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses(6)(13)
Other comprehensive loss(20,509)(7,291)
Comprehensive income$212,380 $56,802 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)February 28, 2021August 31, 2020
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$367,347 $542,103 Cash and cash equivalents$415,055 $497,745 
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,623 and $9,597)895,604 880,728 
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,550 and $5,553)Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,550 and $5,553)1,095,612 1,105,580 
Inventories, netInventories, net776,561 625,393 Inventories, net1,071,759 935,387 
Prepaid and other current assetsPrepaid and other current assets166,124 165,879 Prepaid and other current assets178,867 173,033 
Assets held for saleAssets held for sale25,083 25,083 
Total current assetsTotal current assets2,205,636 2,214,103 Total current assets2,786,376 2,736,828 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net1,557,143 1,571,067 Property, plant and equipment, net1,587,442 1,566,123 
GoodwillGoodwill66,235 64,321 Goodwill65,852 66,137 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets235,027 232,237 Other noncurrent assets285,588 269,583 
Total assetsTotal assets$4,064,041 $4,081,728 Total assets$4,725,258 $4,638,671 
Liabilities and stockholders' equityLiabilities and stockholders' equityLiabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$309,413 $266,102 Accounts payable$424,919 $450,723 
Accrued expenses and other payablesAccrued expenses and other payables341,903 461,012 Accrued expenses and other payables410,305 475,384 
Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowingsCurrent maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings22,777 18,149 Current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings56,896 54,366 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities674,093 745,263 Total current liabilities892,120 980,473 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes126,789 130,810 Deferred income taxes104,193 112,067 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities242,632 250,706 Other noncurrent liabilities234,955 235,607 
Long-term debtLong-term debt1,011,035 1,065,536 Long-term debt1,007,801 1,015,415 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities2,054,549 2,192,315 Total liabilities2,239,069 2,343,562 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)00Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)00
Stockholders' equity:Stockholders' equity:Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares; outstanding 120,508,215 and 119,220,905 shares1,290 1,290 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares; outstanding 121,479,939 and 120,586,589 sharesCommon stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares; outstanding 121,479,939 and 120,586,589 shares1,290 1,290 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital354,620 358,912 Additional paid-in capital357,413 368,064 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(102,140)(103,764)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(105,329)(84,820)
Retained earningsRetained earnings1,909,443 1,807,826 Retained earnings2,378,789 2,162,925 
Less treasury stock 8,552,449 and 9,839,759 shares at cost(153,952)(175,063)
Less treasury stock 7,580,725 and 8,474,075 shares at costLess treasury stock 7,580,725 and 8,474,075 shares at cost(146,206)(152,582)
Stockholders' equityStockholders' equity2,009,261 1,889,201 Stockholders' equity2,485,957 2,294,877 
Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interestsStockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interests231 212 Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interests232 232 
Total equity2,009,492 1,889,413 
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity2,486,189 2,295,109 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equityTotal liabilities and stockholders' equity$4,064,041 $4,081,728 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$4,725,258 $4,638,671 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Net earnings$232,889 $64,093 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization41,226 41,799 
Stock-based compensation9,619 9,062 
Deferred income taxes and other long-term taxes(5,099)11,720 
Other(583)(39)
Asset impairments— 3,594 
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog— (1,523)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(252,273)(140,794)
Net cash flows from (used by) operating activities25,779 (12,088)
Cash flows from (used by) investing activities:
Capital expenditures(70,150)(37,201)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other1,418 743 
Net cash flows used by investing activities(68,732)(36,458)
Cash flows from (used by) financing activities:
Proceeds from accounts receivable facilities150,664 4,487 
Repayments under accounts receivable facilities(144,706)(4,487)
Dividends(17,025)(14,406)
Stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(16,371)(10,341)
Repayments of long-term debt(6,556)(3,823)
Treasury stock acquired(5,311)— 
Net cash flows used by financing activities(39,305)(28,570)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(550)(365)
Decrease in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents(82,808)(77,481)
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period501,129 544,964 
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$418,321 $467,483 
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 Six Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Net earnings$130,450 $147,146 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from (used by) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization83,372 82,338 
Stock-based compensation21,758 15,805 
Loss on debt extinguishment16,841 
Deferred income taxes and other long-term taxes(8,129)42,142 
Net gain on disposals of subsidiaries, assets and other(5,481)(5,585)
Asset impairments4,068 530 
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog(3,032)(14,328)
Other(105)1,041 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(238,539)(15,673)
Net cash flows from operating activities1,203 253,416 
Cash flows from (used by) investing activities:
Capital expenditures(87,688)(96,592)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other20,338 14,004 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(9,850)
Proceeds from insurance974 
Net cash flows used by investing activities:(67,350)(91,464)
Cash flows from (used by) financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net296,250 11,299 
Repayments of long-term debt(357,792)(106,880)
Debt extinguishment costs(13,051)
Debt issuance costs(1,124)
Proceeds from accounts receivable programs8,848 85,686 
Repayments under accounts receivable programs(8,848)(81,314)
Dividends(28,833)(28,480)
Stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(4,536)(2,463)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest19 16 
Net cash flows used by financing activities(109,067)(122,136)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(419)337 
Increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents(175,633)40,153 
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period544,964 193,729 
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period$369,331 $233,882 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Supplemental information:Six Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Cash paid for income taxes$48,757 $27,759 
Cash paid for interest34,094 29,484 
Noncash activities:
Liabilities related to additions of property, plant and equipment16,252 29,176 
Cash and cash equivalents367,347 232,442 
Restricted cash1,984 1,440 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$369,331 $233,882 
Supplemental information:Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Cash paid for income taxes$15,296 $4,743 
Cash paid for interest8,794 18,691 
Noncash activities:
Liabilities related to additions of property, plant and equipment45,788 20,246 
Cash and cash equivalents$415,055 $465,162 
Restricted cash3,266 2,321 
Total cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents$418,321 $467,483 

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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
 Common Stock Treasury Stock 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)Number of
Shares
AmountAdditional Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
Amount Non-controlling
Interest
Total
Balance, September 1, 2021129,060,664 $1,290 $368,064 $(84,820)$2,162,925 (8,474,075)$(152,582)$232 $2,295,109 
Net earnings232,889 232,889 
Other comprehensive loss(20,509)(20,509)
Dividends ($0.14 per share)(17,025)(17,025)
Treasury stock acquired(159,500)(5,311)(5,311)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(28,058)1,052,850 11,687 (16,371)
Stock-based compensation8,316 8,316 
Reclassification of share-based liability awards9,091 9,091 
Balance, November 30, 2021129,060,664 $1,290 $357,413 $(105,329)$2,378,789 (7,580,725)$(146,206)$232 $2,486,189 
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended February 28, 2021
 Common StockAdditionalAccumulated
Other
 Treasury Stock Non- 
(in thousands, except share data)Number of
Shares
AmountPaid-In
Capital
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
Amountcontrolling
Interest
Total
Balance, December 1, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $348,816 $(111,055)$1,857,513 (8,992,643)$(161,877)$212 $1,934,899 
Net earnings66,357 66,357 
Other comprehensive income8,915 8,915 
Dividends ($0.12 per share)(14,427)(14,427)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(2,120)440,194 7,925 5,805 
Stock-based compensation7,924 7,924 
Contribution of noncontrolling interest19 19 
Balance, February 28, 2021129,060,664 $1,290 $354,620 $(102,140)$1,909,443 (8,552,449)$(153,952)$231 $2,009,492 
Six Months Ended February 28, 2021
 Common StockAdditionalAccumulated
Other
 Treasury Stock Non- 
(in thousands, except share data)Number of
Shares
AmountPaid-In
Capital
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
Amountcontrolling
Interest
Total
Balance, September 1, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $358,912 $(103,764)$1,807,826 (9,839,759)$(175,063)$212 $1,889,413 
Net earnings130,450 130,450 
Other comprehensive income1,624 1,624 
Dividends ($0.24 per share)(28,833)(28,833)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(25,647)1,287,310 21,111 (4,536)
Stock-based compensation15,935 15,935 
Contribution of noncontrolling interest19 19 
Reclassification of share-based liability awards5,420 5,420 
Balance, February 28, 2021129,060,664 $1,290 $354,620 $(102,140)$1,909,443 (8,552,449)$(153,952)$231 $2,009,492 

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Three Months Ended February 29, 2020
 Common StockAdditionalAccumulated
Other
 Treasury Stock Non- 
(in thousands, except share data)Number of
Shares
AmountPaid-In
Capital
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
Amountcontrolling
Interest
Total
Balance, December 1, 2019129,060,664 $1,290 $347,192 $(116,585)$1,654,489 (10,410,799)$(184,885)$196 $1,701,697 
Net earnings63,798 63,798 
Other comprehensive loss(4,805)(4,805)
Dividends ($0.12 per share)(14,242)(14,242)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(1,948)412,024 7,302 5,354 
Stock-based compensation6,237 6,237 
Contribution of noncontrolling interest16 16 
Balance, February 29, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $351,481 $(121,390)$1,704,045 (9,998,775)$(177,583)$212 $1,758,055 
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
 Common StockAdditionalAccumulated
Other
 Treasury Stock Non- 
(in thousands, except share data)Number of
Shares
AmountPaid-In
Capital
Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
Amountcontrolling
Interest
Total
Balance, September 1, 2019129,060,664 $1,290 $358,668 $(124,126)$1,585,379 (11,135,726)$(197,350)$196 $1,624,057 
Net earnings147,146 147,146 
Other comprehensive income2,736 2,736 
Dividends ($0.24 per share)(28,480)(28,480)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(22,230)1,136,951 19,767 (2,463)
Stock-based compensation12,533 12,533 
Contribution of noncontrolling interest16 16 
Reclassification of share-based liability awards2,510 2,510 
Balance, February 29, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $351,481 $(121,390)$1,704,045 (9,998,775)$(177,583)$212 $1,758,055 
Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
 Common Stock Treasury Stock 
(in thousands, except share and per share data)Number of
Shares
AmountAdditional Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Loss
Retained
Earnings
Number of
Shares
AmountNon-controlling
Interest
Total
Balance, September 1, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $358,912 $(103,764)$1,807,826 (9,839,759)$(175,063)$212 $1,889,413 
Net earnings64,093 64,093 
Other comprehensive loss(7,291)(7,291)
Dividends ($0.12 per share)(14,406)(14,406)
Issuance of stock under incentive and purchase plans, net of forfeitures(23,527)847,116 13,186 (10,341)
Stock-based compensation8,011 8,011 
Reclassification of share-based liability awards5,420 5,420 
Balance, November 30, 2020129,060,664 $1,290 $348,816 $(111,055)$1,857,513 (8,992,643)$(161,877)$212 $1,934,899 
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COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") on a basis consistent with that used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2020 ("20202021 (the "2021 Form 10-K") filed by Commercial Metals Company ("CMC," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the condensed consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods indicated. These notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the 20202021 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and six month periodsperiod are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the relevant three or six month period ended February 29,November 30, 2020.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to a year refers to the fiscal year ended August 31st of that year, unless otherwise noted.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. The guidance will be applied prospectively to acquisitions occurring on or after the effective date. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance, which will depend on the contract assets and liabilities acquired in future business combinations.

In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities About Government Assistance. ASU 2021-10 aims to increase the transparency of government assistance through the disclosure of the types of assistance, an entity's accounting for the assistance and the effect of the assistance on an entity's financial statements. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance based on government assistance received.
NOTE 2. CHANGES IN BUSINESS

Facility ClosuresClosure and DispositionsDisposition

In October 2019, the Company closed the melting operations at its Rancho Cucamonga facility, which is part of the North America segment. Insegment, and in August 2020, the Company announced plans to sell the Rancho Cucamonga site andfacility. Additionally, in September 2021, the Company ceased operations at thisa rebar fabrication facility in January 2021. As a result,adjacent to the Rancho Cucamonga facility. Due to these closures, the Company recorded $5.4 million and $13.4$8.0 million of expenseexpenses in the three and six months ended February 28, 2021, respectively, and $6.3 million of expense in the six months ended February 29, 2020, all of which was recorded in the first quarter ofNovember 30, 2020 related to asset impairments, severance, pension curtailment, environmental obligations and vendor agreement terminations. Expenses recorded in the three months ended November 30, 2021 were immaterial. The disposition doesclosures did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations,operations.

As of August 31, 2021, the associated assets of the Rancho Cucamonga facility and asthe adjacent rebar fabrication facility, comprised of February 28, 2021, does not qualifyproperty, plant and equipment, net, met the criteria for classification as held for sale. As such, the Company classified $24.9 million within assets held for sale accounting.in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets as of November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021.

On September 29, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the assets associated with the facilities. On December 28, 2021, the sale of the assets associated with the facilities was completed for gross proceeds of $313.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
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NOTE 3. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"):
Three Months Ended February 28, 2021
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, December 1, 2020$(96,321)$(10,224)$(4,510)$(111,055)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications1,465 9,535 (14)10,986 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(320)(320)
Income taxes(1,751)(1,751)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)1,465 7,464 (14)8,915 
Balance, February 28, 2021$(94,856)$(2,760)$(4,524)$(102,140)
Six Months Ended February 28, 2021
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2020$(87,933)$(11,334)$(4,497)$(103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(6,923)10,972 (34)4,015 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(387)(387)
Income taxes(2,011)(2,004)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(6,923)8,574 (27)1,624 
Balance, February 28, 2021$(94,856)$(2,760)$(4,524)$(102,140)
Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2021$(105,680)$21,781 $(921)$(84,820)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(39,688)27,474 (8)(12,222)
Reclassification for gain(1)
— (3,789)— (3,789)
Income tax (expense) benefit— (4,500)(4,498)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(39,688)19,185 (6)(20,509)
Balance, November 30, 2021$(145,368)$40,966 $(927)$(105,329)

Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2020$(87,933)$(11,334)$(4,497)$(103,764)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(8,388)1,437 (20)(6,971)
Reclassification for gain(1)
— (67)— (67)
Income tax (expense) benefit— (260)(253)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(8,388)1,110 (13)(7,291)
Balance, November 30, 2020$(96,321)$(10,224)$(4,510)$(111,055)
Three Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, December 1, 2019$(114,574)$1,731 $(3,742)$(116,585)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1,066)(4,501)(14)(5,581)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)(104)(106)
Income taxes876 882 
Net other comprehensive loss(1,068)(3,729)(8)(4,805)
Balance, February 29, 2020$(115,642)$(1,998)$(3,750)$(121,390)
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)Foreign Currency TranslationUnrealized Gain (Loss) on DerivativesDefined Benefit ObligationTotal AOCI
Balance, September 1, 2019$(121,498)$1,106 $(3,734)$(124,126)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications5,858 (3,619)(24)2,215 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)(214)(216)
Income taxes729 737 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)5,856 (3,104)(16)2,736 
Balance, February 29, 2020$(115,642)$(1,998)$(3,750)$(121,390)
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Items reclassified out(1) Reclassifications for gains on derivatives included in net earnings are recorded in cost of AOCI were immaterial for the three and six months ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020. Thus, the corresponding line itemsgoods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings to which the items were reclassified are not presented.earnings.

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NOTE 4. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Each fabricated product contract sold by the North America segment represents a single performance obligation. Revenue from contracts where the Company provides fabricated product and installation services is recognized over time using an input measure, and these contracts represented 11%9% and 12%14% of net sales in the North America segment in the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Revenue from contracts where the Company does not provide installation services is recognized over time using an output measure, and these contracts represented 9% of net sales in the North America segment in both the three and six months ended February 28, 2021. The remaining 80%November 30, 2021 and 79% of2020. Remaining net sales in the North America segment were recognized at a point in time concurrent with the transfer of control, or as amounts were billed to the customer under an available practical expedient, in the three and six months ended February 28, 2021, respectively.expedient.

The following table provides information about assets and liabilities from contracts with customers.customers:
(in thousands)(in thousands)February 28, 2021August 31, 2020(in thousands)November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)$54,468 $53,275 Contract assets (included in accounts receivable)$61,888 $64,168 
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)18,638 25,450 Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses and other payables)29,066 23,948 

DuringThe amount of revenue reclassified from August 31, 2021 contract liabilities during the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 was approximately $21.3 million was recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings related to August 31, 2020 contract liabilities.$10.3 million.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of fabricated product contracts where revenue is recognized using an input or output measure for which work has not yet been performed. As of February 28,November 30, 2021, $688.3$862.7 million was allocated to remaining performance obligations in the North America segment related to those contracts.
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NOTE 5. INVENTORIES, NET

The majority of the Company's inventories are in the form of semi-finished and finished goods. Under the Company’s business model, products are sold to external customers in various stages, from semi-finished billets through fabricated steel, leading these categories to be combined. As such, at February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, work in process inventories were immaterial. At February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, the Company's raw materials inventories were $213.3$329.9 million and $123.9$286.1 million, respectively.
NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill by reportable segment at February 28,November 30, 2021 is detailed in the following table:
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeConsolidated
Goodwill, gross*$71,941 $4,491 $76,432 
Accumulated impairment losses*(10,036)(161)(10,197)
Goodwill, net*$61,905 $4,330 $66,235 
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeConsolidated
Goodwill, gross*$71,941 $4,094 $76,035 
Accumulated impairment*(10,036)(147)(10,183)
Goodwill, net*$61,905 $3,947 $65,852 
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* The change in balance from August 31, 20202021 was immaterial.

The total gross carrying amounts of the Company's intangible assets subject to amortization were $21.8$21.3 million and $22.1$21.7 million, and the total net carrying amounts were $11.4$9.3 million and $12.6$10.1 million at February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, respectively. These assets were included in other noncurrent assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Intangible amortization expense from continuing operations related to such intangible assets was immaterial for the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 and February 29, 2020. Excluding goodwill, the Company did not have any significant intangible assets with indefinite lives at February 28,November 30, 2021.

At February 28, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the net carrying amount of the acquired unfavorable contract backlog liability was $3.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively. Amortization of the acquired unfavorable contract backlog was $1.5 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended February 28, 2021, respectively, and $6.0 million and $14.3 million for the
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corresponding periods, and was recorded as an increase to net sales in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

NOTE 7. LEASES

The following table presents the components of the total leased assets and lease liabilities and their classification in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets:
(in thousands)(in thousands)Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsFebruary 28, 2021August 31, 2020(in thousands)Classification in Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNovember 30, 2021August 31, 2021
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Operating assetsOperating assetsOther noncurrent assets$117,547 $114,905 Operating assetsOther noncurrent assets$118,855 $112,202 
Finance assetsFinance assetsProperty, plant and equipment, net52,325 50,642 Finance assetsProperty, plant and equipment, net53,221 55,308 
Total leased assetsTotal leased assets$169,872 $165,547 Total leased assets$172,076 $167,510 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities:Operating lease liabilities:Operating lease liabilities:
CurrentCurrentAccrued expenses and other payables$27,176 $27,604 CurrentAccrued expenses and other payables$28,327 $26,433 
Long-termLong-termOther noncurrent liabilities98,807 95,810 Long-termOther noncurrent liabilities97,891 93,409 
Total operating lease liabilitiesTotal operating lease liabilities125,983 123,414 Total operating lease liabilities126,218 119,842 
Finance lease liabilities:Finance lease liabilities:Finance lease liabilities:
CurrentCurrentCurrent maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings15,228 14,373 CurrentCurrent maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings15,808 16,040 
Long-termLong-termLong-term debt35,992 35,851 Long-termLong-term debt33,128 36,104 
Total finance lease liabilitiesTotal finance lease liabilities51,220 50,224 Total finance lease liabilities48,936 52,144 
Total lease liabilitiesTotal lease liabilities$177,203 $173,638 Total lease liabilities$175,154 $171,986 

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The components of lease costexpense were as follows:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Operating lease expense$8,651 $8,815 $17,373 $17,605 
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets3,219 2,720 6,458 4,885 
Interest on lease liabilities563 465 1,118 866 
Total finance lease expense3,782 3,185 7,576 5,751 
Variable and short-term lease expense4,324 4,381 9,286 8,314 
Total lease expense$16,757 $16,381 $34,235 $31,670 
Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Operating lease expense$8,584 $8,722 
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets3,235 3,239 
Interest on lease liabilities514 555 
Total finance lease expense3,749 3,794 
Variable and short-term lease expense5,162 4,962 
Total lease expense$17,495 $17,478 

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases are presented in the following table:
February 28, 2021August 31, 2020
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases6.46.3
Finance leases3.63.8
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases4.482 %4.283 %
Finance leases4.296 %4.270 %
November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases6.06.2
Finance leases3.43.6
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases4.275 %4.451 %
Finance leases4.045 %4.079 %

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Cash flow and other information related to leases is included in the following table:
Six Months EndedThree Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020(in thousands)20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leasesOperating cash outflows from operating leases$17,812 $17,594 Operating cash outflows from operating leases$8,749 $9,047 
Operating cash outflows from finance leasesOperating cash outflows from finance leases1,125 787 Operating cash outflows from finance leases519 560 
Financing cash outflows from finance leasesFinancing cash outflows from finance leases7,761 6,426 Financing cash outflows from finance leases4,199 3,795 
Right of use ("ROU") assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leasesOperating leases20,249 28,942 Operating leases$15,912 $12,267 
Finance leasesFinance leases8,784 13,040 Finance leases1,002 6,300 

MaturitiesFuture maturities of lease liabilities at February 28,November 30, 2021 are presented in the following table:
(in thousands)(in thousands)Operating LeasesFinance Leases(in thousands)Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year 1Year 1$32,387 $17,138 Year 1$33,528 $17,480 
Year 2Year 226,877 14,767 Year 228,441 15,170 
Year 3Year 322,162 12,336 Year 322,763 12,163 
Year 4Year 417,182 8,716 Year 417,842 5,719 
Year 5Year 512,921 2,392 Year 512,984 1,362 
ThereafterThereafter35,374 97 Thereafter29,033 512 
Total lease paymentsTotal lease payments146,903 55,446 Total lease payments144,591 52,406 
Less: Imputed interest20,920 4,226 
Less imputed interestLess imputed interest18,373 3,470 
Present value of lease liabilitiesPresent value of lease liabilities$125,983 $51,220 Present value of lease liabilities$126,218 $48,936 

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NOTE 8. CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS

Long-term debt was as follows: 
(in thousands)(in thousands)Weighted Average Interest Rate as of February 28, 2021February 28, 2021August 31, 2020(in thousands)Weighted Average Interest Rate as of November 30, 2021November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
2031 Notes2031 Notes3.875%$300,000 $2031 Notes3.875%$300,000 $300,000 
2027 Notes2027 Notes5.375%300,000 300,000 2027 Notes5.375%300,000 300,000 
2026 Notes5.750%350,000 
2023 Notes2023 Notes4.875%330,000 330,000 2023 Notes4.875%330,000 330,000 
Poland Term LoanPoland Term Loan1.710%40,068 40,713 Poland Term Loan3.080%44,055 49,726 
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings1.161%29,992 26,560 
OtherOther5.100%21,329 21,329 Other5.100%19,492 19,492 
Finance leasesFinance leases51,220 50,224 Finance leases48,936 52,144 
Total debtTotal debt1,042,617 1,092,266 Total debt1,072,475 1,077,922 
Less debt issuance costsLess debt issuance costs8,805 8,581 Less debt issuance costs7,778 8,141 
Total amounts outstandingTotal amounts outstanding1,033,812 1,083,685 Total amounts outstanding1,064,697 1,069,781 
Less current maturities of long-term debt22,777 18,149 
Less current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowingsLess current maturities of long-term debt and short-term borrowings56,896 54,366 
Long-term debtLong-term debt$1,011,035 $1,065,536 Long-term debt$1,007,801 $1,015,415 

In February 2021, the Company issued $300.0 million of 3.875% Senior Notes due February 2031 (the "2031 Notes"). Issuance costs associated with the 2031 Notes were approximately $4.9 million. Interest on the 2031 Notes is payable semiannually.

In May 2018, the Company issued $350.0 million of 5.750% Senior Notes due April 2026 (the "2026 Notes"). In February 2021, the Company accepted for purchase approximately $77.8 million of the outstanding principal amount of the 2026 Notes
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through a cash tender offer. Following the expiration of the cash tender offer on February 18, 2021, the Company redeemed the remaining outstanding principal amount of the 2026 Notes. In the three and six month periods ended February 28, 2021, the Company recognized a $16.8 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the retirement of the 2026 Notes.

The Company had 0no amounts drawn under its $350.0$400.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") at February 28,November 30, 2021 andor August 31, 2020.2021. The availability under the Revolver was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit totaling $3.0 million at February 28,at November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020.2021.

The Company has a Term Loan facility (the "Poland Term Loan") through its subsidiary, CMC Poland Sp. z.o.o. ("CMCP"), which allows for a maximum aggregate principal amount of Polish zloty ("PLN") 250.0. At November 30, 2021, PLN 181.0 million, or $66.8$44.1 million, at February 28, 2021. At February 28, 2021 andwas outstanding, compared to the maximum amount available under the facility, PLN 190.5 million, or $49.7 million, which was outstanding as of August 31, 2020, PLN 150.0 million, or $40.1 million, and PLN 150.0 million, or $40.7 million, respectively, was outstanding.2021.

The Company also has credit facilities in Poland through its subsidiary, CMCP. At February 28,November 30, 2021, CMCP's credit facilities totaled PLN 275.0300.0 million, or $73.5$73.0 million. These facilities expire in March 2022. NoThere were 0 amounts were outstanding under these facilities as of February 28,November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2020.2021. The available balance of these credit facilities was reduced by outstanding stand-by letters of credit, guarantees, and/or other financial assurance instruments, which totaled $0.9 million and $0.8$5.7 million at February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

The Company's debt agreements require compliance with certain non-financial and financial covenants, including an interest coverage ratio and a debt to capitalization ratio. At February 28,November 30, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in its debt agreements.

Accounts Receivable Facilities

The Company had no advance payments outstanding under its U.S. trade accounts receivable facility at February 28,November 30, 2021 or August 31, 2020.2021.

The Poland accounts receivable facility hashad a limit of PLN 220.0288.0 million, or $58.8$70.1 million, at February 28,November 30, 2021. The Company had noPLN 123.2 million, or $30.0 million, advance payments outstanding under the Poland accounts receivable facility at February 28,November 30, 2021, and PLN 101.7 million, or $26.6 million, advance payments outstanding at August 31, 2020.2021.
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NOTE 9. DERIVATIVES

The Company's global operations and product lines expose it to risks from fluctuations in metal commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and natural gas, electricity and other energy prices. One objective of the Company's risk management program is to mitigate these risks using derivative instruments. The Company enters into (i) metal commodity futures and forward contracts to mitigate the risk of unanticipated changes in gross marginnet earnings due to price volatility in these commodities, (ii) foreign currency forward contracts that match the expected settlements for purchases and sales denominated in foreign currencies and (iii) energynatural gas and electricity commodity derivatives to mitigate the risk related to price volatility of electricity and natural gas.these commodities.

At February 28,November 30, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity commitments were $165.8 million and $217.2 million, respectively. At August 31, 2020, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $138.5$320.2 million and $195.8$217.5 million, respectively. At August 31, 2021, the notional values of the Company's foreign currency and commodity contract commitments were $389.5 million and $213.4 million, respectively.

The following table provides information regarding the Company's commodity contract commitments at February 28,November 30, 2021:
CommodityLong/Short   Total
AluminumLong3,3501,875  MT
AluminumShort1,675  MT
CopperLong1,077612  MT
CopperShort7,8369,095  MT
ElectricityLong1,967,0001,817,000 MW(h)
Natural GasLong1,631,700 MMBtu
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MT = Metric Ton
MW(h) = Megawatt hour
MMBtu = Metric Million British thermal unit

The Company designates only those contracts which closely match the terms of the underlying transaction as hedges for accounting purposes. Certain foreign currency and commodity contracts were not designated as hedges for accounting
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purposes, although management believes they are essential economic hedges.

Foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a loss, before income taxes, of $8.0 million and $1.9 million in the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Commodity derivatives not designated as hedging instruments resulted in a loss,gain, before income taxes, of $11.0 million and $16.6$2.7 million in the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, respectively, and a gain,loss, before income taxes, of $1.7 million and $0.4$5.6 million in the three and six months ended February 29,November 30, 2020, respectively, primarily recorded in cost of goods sold within the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. Foreign exchangeCommodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments resulted in anet gains of $22.2 million and net gain of $7.7 million and $8.9 million, in the three and six months ended February 28, 2021, respectively, and a net loss of $3.6 million and $2.9$1.2 million in the three and six months ended February 29,November 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).income.

The Company's natural gas and electricity commodity derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedging instruments have maturities extending to November 2024 and December 2030, respectively. Included in the AOCI balance as of November 30, 2021 was an estimated net gain of $3.9 million from cash flow hedging instruments that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. See Note 10, Fair Value, for the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments recorded in the condensed consolidatedconsolidated balance sheets.
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE

The Company has established a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into 3 levels. These levels are determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Levels within the hierarchy are defined within the Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies footnote in our 2020the 2021 Form 10-K.

The following tables summarize information regarding the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)February 28, 2021Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant  Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)
$345,240 $345,240 $$
Commodity derivative assets (2)
1,091 1,091 
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)
1,301 1,301 
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)
11,349 7,064 4,285 
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)
635 635 
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  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)November 30, 2021Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)
$361,387 $361,387 $— $— 
Commodity derivative assets (2)
50,253 2,361 — 47,892 
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)
1,207 — 1,207 — 
Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)
375 375 — — 
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)
4,072 — 4,072 — 
 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
(in thousands)(in thousands)August 31, 2020Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant  Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable  Inputs
(Level 3)
(in thousands)August 31, 2021Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Investment deposit accounts (1)
Investment deposit accounts (1)
$449,824 $449,824 $$
Investment deposit accounts (1)
$441,297 $441,297 $— $— 
Commodity derivative assets (2)
Commodity derivative assets (2)
202 202 
Commodity derivative assets (2)
27,323 910 — 26,413 
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)
1,484 1,484 
Foreign exchange derivative assets (2)
2,537 — 2,537 — 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)
19,000 3,993 15,007 
Commodity derivative liabilities (2)
1,352 1,352 — — 
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)
459 459 
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities (2)
1,880 — 1,880 — 
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(1) Investment deposit accounts are short-term in nature, and the value is determined by principal plus interest. The investment portfolio mix can change each period based on the Company's assessment of investment options.
(2) Derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 1 are commodity futures contracts valued based on quoted market prices in the London Metal Exchange or New York Mercantile Exchange. Amounts in Level 2 are based on broker quotes in the over-the-counter market. Derivatives classified as Level 3 are described below. Further discussion regarding the Company's use of derivative instruments is included in Note 9, Derivatives.

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The fair value estimate of the Level 3 commodity derivative is based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model primarily utilizing unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data. The Company forecasts future energy rates using a range of historical prices ("floating rate"). The floating rate is the only significant unobservable input used in the Company's discounted cash flow model. The following table summarizes the floating rate used to measure the fair value of the commodity derivative at November 30, 2021 and 2020:
February 28, 2021
Unobservable InputsLowHighAverage
Floating rate (PLN)151.74 264.53 221.74 
Floating rate (PLN)
November 30,LowHighAverage
2021252.79 540.39 348.99 
2020151.66 247.56 203.96 

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Level 3 commodity derivative recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The fluctuation in energy rates over time may cause volatility in the fair value estimate and is the primary reason for the unrealized gaingains and losses included in other comprehensive income ("OCI") in the three and six months ended February 28, 2021.November 30, 2021 and 2020.
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(in thousands)Three Months Ended February 28,November 30, 2021
Balance, DecemberSeptember 1, 20202021$(13,614)26,413 
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Recognized in net earningsUnrealized holding gain(1)
25325,208 
RecognizedReclassification for gain included in OCInet earnings(2)
9,076 (3,729)
Balance, February 28,November 30, 2021$(4,285)47,892 
(in thousands)SixThree Months Ended February 28, 2021November 30, 2020
Balance, September 1, 2020$(15,007)
Total gains, realized and unrealized
Recognized in net earningsUnrealized holding gain(1)
2531,393 
Recognized in OCI(2)
10,469 
Balance, February 28, 2021November 30, 2020$(4,285)(13,614)
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(1)    Unrealized holding gains are included in OCI in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(2)    Gains recognizedincluded in net earnings are includedrecorded in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
(2)    Gains recognized in OCI are included in the unrealized holding gain in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

There were no material non-recurring fair value remeasurements during the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 or February 29, 2020.

The carrying values of the Company's short-term items, including documentary letters of credit and notes payable, approximate fair value.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
February 28, 2021August 31, 2020 November 30, 2021August 31, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value(in thousands)Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
2031 Notes (1)
2031 Notes (1)
Level 2$300,000 $301,674 $$
2031 Notes (1)
Level 2$300,000 $297,378 $300,000 $306,279 
2027 Notes (1)
2027 Notes (1)
Level 2300,000 319,428 300,000 319,377 
2027 Notes (1)
Level 2300,000 309,978 300,000 316,839 
2026 Notes (1)
Level 2350,000 367,374 
2023 Notes (1)
2023 Notes (1)
Level 2330,000 349,104 330,000 345,335 
2023 Notes (1)
Level 2330,000 341,058 330,000 348,071 
Poland Term Loan(2)
Poland Term Loan(2)
Level 240,068 40,068 40,713 40,713 
Poland Term Loan(2)
Level 244,055 44,055 49,726 49,726 
Short-term borrowings (2)
Short-term borrowings (2)
Level 229,992 29,992 26,560 26,560 
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(1) The fair valuevalues of the notes wasNotes were determined based on indicated market values.
(2) The Poland Term Loan containsand short-term borrowings contain variable interest rates, and as a result, the carrying value approximatesvalues approximate fair value.
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NOTE 11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company's stock-based compensation plans are described in Note 15,13, Stock-Based Compensation Plans, to the consolidated financial statements in the 20202021 Form 10-K. In general, restricted stock units granted in 2021 vest ratably over a period of three years. Subject to the achievement of performance targets established by the Compensation Committee of CMC's Board of Directors, performance stock units granted in 2021 vest after a period of three years.

During the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 and February 29, 2020, the Company granted the following awards under its stock-based compensation plans:
February 28, 2021February 29, 2020November 30, 2021November 30, 2020
(in thousands, except per share data)Shares GrantedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares GrantedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)Shares GrantedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares GrantedWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity methodEquity method1,512 $20.51 1,521 $18.32 Equity method1,407 $27.77 1,399 $20.39 
Liability methodLiability method324 N/A426 N/ALiability method261 N/A324 N/A

During the three and six months ended February 28, 2021 and February 29, 2020, theThe Company recorded immaterial mark-to-market adjustments on liability awards.awards for the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. At February 28,November 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding 711,648591,483 equivalent shares accounted for under the liability method. The Company expects 676,065561,908 equivalent shares to vest.

The following table summarizes total stock-based compensation expense, including fair value remeasurements, which was primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of earnings:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Stock-based compensation expense$12,696 $7,536 $21,758 $15,805 
Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Stock-based compensation expense$9,619 $9,062 

NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive securities outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The effect of dilutive securities includes the impact of outstanding stock-based incentive awards and shares purchased by employees through participation in the Company's employee stock purchase plan.

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per shareEPS from continuing operations were as follows: 
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except share data)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Earnings from continuing operations$66,233 $63,596 $130,144 $146,351 
Basic earnings per share:
Shares outstanding for basic earnings per share120,345,432 118,919,455 120,052,459 118,644,823 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$0.55 $0.53 $1.08 $1.23 
Diluted earnings per share:
Shares outstanding for basic earnings per share120,345,432 118,919,455 120,052,459 118,644,823 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based incentive/purchase plans1,406,427 1,487,801 1,619,735 1,658,436 
Shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share121,751,859 120,407,256 121,672,194 120,303,259 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$0.54 $0.53 $1.07 $1.22 
Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)20212020
Earnings from continuing operations$232,889 $63,911 
Average basic shares outstanding121,129,679 119,762,706 
Effect of dilutive securities1,668,059 1,365,338 
Average diluted shares outstanding122,797,738 121,128,044 
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic$1.92 $0.53 
Diluted$1.90 $0.53 

Anti-dilutive shares not included above were immaterial for all periods presented.

Restricted stock is included in the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding, but omitted from the basic earnings per shareEPS calculation until the shares vest.
During the first quarter of 2015,In October 2021, CMC's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which CMC may repurchase up to $100.0$350.0 million of shares of common stock. During the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, CMC did 0t repurchase anythe Company repurchased
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159,500 shares of CMC common stock.stock, at an average purchase price of $33.28 per share. CMC had remaining authorization to repurchase $27.6$344.7 million of shares of common stock at February 28,November 30, 2021.
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NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal and Environmental Matters

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company becomes involved in litigation, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental matters. See Note 19, CommitmentsAt November 30, 2021 and Contingencies,August 31, 2021, the amounts accrued for cleanup and remediation costs at certain sites in response to the consolidated financial statements in the 2020 Form 10-K.

The Company has received notices from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") or state agencies with similar responsibility that it is considered a potentially responsible party at several sites, none of which are ownedstatutes enforced by the Company, and may be obligated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA") or similar state statutes to conduct remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remediation and/or removal of alleged releases of hazardous substances or to reimburse the EPA for such activities. The Company is involved in litigation or administrative proceedings with regard to several of these sites in which the Company is contesting, or at the appropriate time may contest, its liability at the sites. In addition, the Company has received information requests with regard to other sites which may be under consideration by the EPA as potential CERCLA sites. Some of these environmental matters or other proceedings may result in fines, penalties or judgments being assessed against the Company. At February 28, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the amounts accrued for cleanup and remediation costs in connection with CERCLA sites were immaterial. The estimation process is based on currently available information which is, in many cases, preliminary and incomplete. Total accrued environmental liabilities, including CERCLA sites, were $6.8$5.2 million and $3.4$7.1 million at February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, respectively, of which $2.4$2.2 million and $2.7$2.3 million were classified as other long-term liabilities at February 28,November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2020,2021, respectively. These amounts have not been discounted to their present values. Due to evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent shortcomingsuncertainties of the estimation process and other factors, amounts accrued could vary significantly from amounts paid. Historically, the amounts the Company has ultimately paid for such remediation activities have not been material.

Management believes that adequate provisions have been made in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the potential impact of these contingencies, and that the outcomes of the suits and proceedings described above, and other miscellaneous litigation and proceedings now pending, will not have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations or financial condition of the Company.
NOTE 14. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company structures its business into 2 reportable segments: North America and Europe. See Note 1, Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements in the 20202021 Form 10-K for more information about the reportable segments, including the types of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its net sales. Corporate and Other contains earnings or losses on assets and liabilities related to the Company's Benefit Restoration Plan assets and short-term investments, expenses of the Company's corporate headquarters, interest expense related to its long-term debt and intercompany eliminations.

The following is a summary of certain financial information from continuing operations by reportable segment:segment and Corporate and Other:
Three Months Ended February 28, 2021Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations
Net salesNet sales$1,257,486 $202,066 $2,718 $1,462,270 Net sales$1,653,622 $329,056 $(877)$1,981,801 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA171,612 16,107 (45,986)141,733 Adjusted EBITDA268,524 79,832 (34,334)314,022 
Six Months Ended February 28, 2021
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations
Net sales$2,452,499 $396,662 $4,912 $2,854,073 
Adjusted EBITDA327,246 30,577 (72,457)285,366 
Total assets at February 28, 2021*2,957,534 566,195 540,312 4,064,041 
Total assets at November 30, 2021Total assets at November 30, 20213,389,890 736,872 598,496 4,725,258 
Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations
Net sales$1,195,013 $194,596 $2,194 $1,391,803 
Adjusted EBITDA155,634 14,470 (26,471)143,633 
Total assets at August 31, 20213,221,465 729,766 687,440 4,638,671 

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Three Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations
Net sales$1,161,283 $180,079 $(399)$1,340,963 
Adjusted EBITDA152,831 13,451 (28,561)137,721 
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherContinuing Operations
Net sales$2,378,003 $345,468 $2,200 $2,725,671 
Adjusted EBITDA327,563 24,810 (54,847)297,526 
Total assets at August 31, 2020*
2,862,805 532,850 686,073 4,081,728 
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*Total assets listed in Corporate and Other includes assets from discontinued operations.

The following table presents a reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Earnings from continuing operations$66,233 $63,596 $130,144 $146,351 
Interest expense14,021 15,888 28,280 32,466 
Income taxes20,941 22,845 42,534 50,177 
Depreciation and amortization41,573 41,389 83,372 82,330 
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog(1,509)(5,997)(3,032)(14,328)
Asset impairments474 4,068 530 
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations$141,733 $137,721 $285,366 $297,526 

 Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Earnings from continuing operations$232,889 $63,911 
Interest expense11,035 14,259 
Income taxes28,872 21,593 
Depreciation and amortization41,226 41,799 
Asset impairments— 3,594 
Amortization of acquired unfavorable contract backlog— (1,523)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations$314,022 $143,633 
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Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables display revenue by reportable segment and Corporate and Other from external customers, disaggregated by major source.product:
Three Months Ended November 30, 2021
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherTotal
Major product:
Raw materials$353,092 $6,960 $— $360,052 
Steel products675,042 243,145 — 918,187 
Downstream products514,396 70,072 — 584,468 
Other111,092 8,385 (383)119,094 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers1,653,622 328,562 (383)1,981,801 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation— 494 (494)— 
Net sales$1,653,622 $329,056 $(877)$1,981,801 
Three Months Ended November 30, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporate and OtherTotal
Major product:
Raw materials$210,237 $2,830 $— $213,067 
Steel products457,657 151,455 — 609,112 
Downstream products437,029 34,473 — 471,502 
Other90,090 5,427 2,605 98,122 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers1,195,013 194,185 2,605 1,391,803 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation— 411 (411)— 
Net sales$1,195,013 $194,596 $2,194 $1,391,803 
NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On December 3, 2021, the Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire TAC Acquisition Corp. ("Tensar"), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund, Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., and a leading global provider of engineered solutions for subgrade reinforcement and soil stabilization used in road, infrastructure and commercial construction projects. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of calendar year 2022, and is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including customary regulatory review. Upon closing, the Company believes disaggregating by these categories depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertaintywill pay a cash purchase price of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Three Months Ended February 28, 2021
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporateTotal
Major product:
Raw material products$255,012 $4,775 $$259,787 
Steel products514,201 157,482 671,683 
Downstream products400,397 33,762 434,159 
Other87,876 5,540 3,225 96,641 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers1,257,486 201,559 3,225 1,462,270 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation507 (507)
Net sales$1,257,486 $202,066 $2,718 $1,462,270 
Six Months Ended February 28, 2021
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporateTotal
Major product:
Raw material products$465,249 $7,605 $$472,854 
Steel products971,858 308,937 1,280,795 
Downstream products837,426 68,235 905,661 
Other177,966 10,967 5,830 194,763 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers$2,452,499 $395,744 $5,830 $2,854,073 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation918 (918)
Net sales$2,452,499 $396,662 $4,912 $2,854,073 

$550.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction is not contingent on any financing arrangements.
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Three Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporateTotal
Major product:
Raw material products$193,312 $2,408 $$195,720 
Steel products437,648 147,525 585,173 
Downstream products441,765 23,758 465,523 
Other88,558 5,965 24 94,547 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers1,161,283 179,656 24 1,340,963 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation423 (423)
Net sales$1,161,283 $180,079 $(399)$1,340,963 
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020
(in thousands)North AmericaEuropeCorporateTotal
Major product:
Raw material products$374,935 $4,613 $$379,548 
Steel products878,811 277,269 1,156,080 
Downstream products941,492 51,958 993,450 
Other182,765 10,856 2,972 196,593 
Net sales-unaffiliated customers2,378,003 344,696 2,972 2,725,671 
Intersegment net sales, eliminated on consolidation772 (772)
Net sales$2,378,003 $345,468 $2,200 $2,725,671 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In the following discussion, references to "we," "us," "our" or the "Company" mean Commercial Metals Company ("CMC") and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Form 10-Q"), and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 20202021 (the "2020"2021 Form 10-K"). This discussion contains or incorporates by reference "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results, based on information available at the time this Form 10-Q was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or, with respect to any document incorporated by reference, available at the time that such document was prepared. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those identified in the section entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of Item 2 of this Form 10-Q and in the sectionsections entitled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the 2020our 2021 Form 10-K and this Form 10-Q.10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.

Any reference in this Form 10-Q to the "corresponding period" relates to the three or six month period ended February 29,November 30, 2020.

COVID-19 UPDATE

We continue to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ("COVID-19") on the Company, employees, customers and supply chain. While COVID-19 may have a negative impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial position, the current level of uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19, the actions to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, and the timing of distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and the economic response thereto means the related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as set forth in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in theour 20202021 Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SUMMARY

Business Overview

As a vertically integrated organization, we manufacture, recycle and fabricate steel and metal products and provide related materials and services through a network includingof facilities that includes seven electric arc furnace ("EAF") mini mills, two EAF micro mills, aone rerolling mill, steel fabrication and processing plants, construction-related product warehouses and metal recycling facilities in the U.S. and Poland. Our operations are conducted through two reportable segments: North America and Europe.

When considering our results for the period, we evaluate our operating performance by comparing net sales, in the aggregate and for both of our segments, in the current period to net sales in the corresponding period. In doing so, we focus on changes in average selling price per ton and tons shipped for each of our product categories as these are the two variables that typically have the greatest impact on our results of operations. We group our products into three categories: raw materials, steel products and downstream products. Raw materials include ferrous and nonferrous scrap, steel products include rebar, merchant and other steel products, such as billets and wire rod, and downstream products include fabricated rebar and steel fence post.

We use adjustedKey Performance Indicators

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations ("adjusted EBITDA") is used by management to compare and evaluate the financialperiod-over-period underlying business operational performance of our segments. Adjusted EBITDA is the sum of the Company's earnings from continuing operations before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment expense. Although there are many factors that can impact a segment’s adjusted EBITDA and, therefore, our overall earnings, changes in steel products metal margin of our steel products and downstream products margin over scrap costs period-over-period is a consistent area of focus for our Company and industry. MetalSteel products metal margin is an important metricand downstream products margin over scrap costs are metrics used by
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management to monitor the results of our vertically integrated organization. For our steelSteel products metal margin is the difference between the average selling price per ton of rebar, merchant and other steel products and the cost of ferrous scrap per ton utilized by our steel mills to produce these products. An increase or decrease in input costs can impact profitability of these products when there is no corresponding change in selling prices due to competitive pressures on prices. The metalDownstream products margin for our downstream productsover scrap costs is the difference between the average selling price per ton of fabricated rebar and steel fence post products and the cost of material utilized by our fabrication facilitiesscrap input costs to produce these products. The majority of our downstream products selling
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prices per ton are fixed at the beginning of a project and these projects last one to two years on average. Because the selling price generally remains fixed over the life of a project, changes in input costs over the life of the project can significantly impact profitability.

Impact of COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ("COVID-19" or "pandemic") on our operations was limited during the three months ended November 30, 2021 and 2020. We continue to evaluate the nature and extent of future impacts of the evolving pandemic on our operations and are complying with applicable federal, state and local law and considering relevant guidance, including the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and other authorities, to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, families, suppliers, customers and communities. Given the dynamic and uncertain nature and duration of the pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate the long-term impact of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations and overall financial performance at this time.

Financial Results Overview

The following discussion of our results of operations is based on our continuing operations and excludes any results of our discontinued operations.
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Net sales$1,462,270 $1,340,963 $2,854,073 $2,725,671 
Earnings from continuing operations66,233 63,596 130,144 146,351 
Diluted earnings per share$0.54 $0.53 $1.07 $1.22 
 Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)20212020
Net sales$1,981,801 $1,391,803 
Earnings from continuing operations232,889 63,911 
Diluted earnings per share$1.90 $0.53 

Net sales for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021 increased $121.3$590.0 million, or 9%42%, and $128.4 million, or 5%, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods.period. The increases were primarily duegrowth in net sales is largely attributable to rising prices, which have favorably impacted year-over-year increases in raw materials average selling prices in our North America segment and in steel products average selling pricesacross all major product lines in both of our segments.

Earnings from continuing operations for Continued strong demand in our end-use markets has supported the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2021 increased $2.6 million and decreased $16.2 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods. Earningsgrowth in average selling prices, while volumes across our product lines remained relatively flat in the three months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, were relatively flat while earnings incompared to the corresponding period.

six months ended February 28, 2021 were impacted by compressed metal margins in
In the first quarter of 20212022, we achieved earnings from continuing operations of $232.9 million, an increase of $169.0 million, or 264%, compared to the corresponding period. The increase was driven by the significant expansion of steel products metal margin per ton and raw materials margin over purchase cost per ton, as a result of rising raw material averagethe increases in selling prices whileoutpaced the rising input costs of ferrous scrap utilized in our steel productsmill operations and downstream products average selling prices decreased or remained flat. In the second quarter of 2021, steel products average selling prices,price paid to purchase obsolete and thereforeindustrial scrap in our scrap metal margins, began to increase to offset the higher raw material prices.recycling operations.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were relatively flatincreased $9.0 million for the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 compared to the corresponding periods.period. The increase was driven largely by a $3.6 million increase in labor-related expenses in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, and $3.2 million of acquisition-related costs incurred during the first quarter of 2022, with no such amount in the corresponding period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021 decreased $1.9$3.2 million and $4.2 million, respectively, comparedcompared to the corresponding periods.period. The decreasesdecrease was driven largely by the lower interest rate on the 2031 Notes, which were driven by a reduction in long-term debt, primarily dueoutstanding during the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the early repayment ofinterest rate on the Term Loan (as defined in Note 10, Credit Arrangements, to2026 Notes, which were outstanding during the consolidated financial statements in the 2020 Form 10-K) in the year ended August 31, 2020.corresponding period.

Income Taxes

The effective income taxtax rate from continuing operations for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021 was 24.0% and 24.6%11.0%, respectively, compared with 26.4% and 25.5%25.3% in the corresponding periods.period. The decrease is primarily due to the recognition of a capital loss on a tax restructuring transaction during the three months ended November 30, 2021.
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SEGMENT OPERATING DATA

Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts below are from continuing operations and calculated before income taxes. See Note 14, Business Segments, to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information. The operational data presented in the tables below is calculated using averages and, therefore, it is not meaningful to quantify the effect that any individual component had on the segment's net sales or adjusted EBITDA.

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 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Net sales$1,257,486 $1,161,283 $2,452,499 $2,378,003 
Adjusted EBITDA171,612 152,831 327,246 327,563 
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Raw materials302 321 632 641 
Rebar472 461 958 936 
Merchant and other268 238 532 474 
Steel products740 699 1,490 1,410 
Downstream products343 366 714 779 
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products$695 $625 $653 $625 
Downstream products929 984 931 979 
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton$344 $256 $304 $238 
Steel products metal margin per ton351 369 349 387 
 Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Net sales$1,653,622 $1,195,013 
Adjusted EBITDA268,524 155,634 
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Raw materials334 330 
Rebar442 486 
Merchant and other257 264 
Steel products699 750 
Downstream products400 371 
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products$976 $612 
Downstream products1,092 934 
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton$428 $266 
Steel products metal margin per ton548 346 

Net sales for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021 increased $96.2$458.6 million, or 8%38%, and $74.5 million, or 3%, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods. The year-over-year increases in net sales were primarily due to $251 and $162 per ton increases in raw materials average selling prices and $70 and $28 per ton increases in steel products average selling prices in the three and six months ended February 28, 2021, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods. Heightened demand from steel producers resulted in higher raw materials average selling prices which drove increases in steel products average selling prices.period. The increasesyear-over-year increase in net sales as a result of these higherwas primarily due to average selling price increases of 64% for raw materials, 59% for steel products and 17% for downstream products compared to the corresponding period. The rise in selling prices were partiallyis supported by strengthened demand in our end-use markets due to greater construction and industrial activity compared to the corresponding period. Net sales was impacted to a lesser extent by a 7% decrease in shipments of steel products due to the absence of production from the former Rancho Cucamonga mill operations. This decrease was offset in part by $55 and $48 per ton year-over-year decreasesan 8% increase in shipments of downstream products, largely due to growth in downstream products average selling prices in the three and six months ended February 28,backlog at August 31, 2021 respectively. Net sales included amortization benefit of $1.5 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2021, respectively, and $6.0 million and $14.3 million for the corresponding periods, respectively, relatedcompared to the acquired unfavorable contract backlog.August 31, 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021 increased $18.8 $112.9 million, and was flat for the six months ended February 28, 2021, comparedor 73%, compared to the corresponding periods.period. The year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA in the three months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 was due in partprimarily to a 41 thousand ton increase in steel products shipped and significant expansion inof raw materials margin. Further, while ourmargin over purchase cost per ton and steel products metal margin per tonton. Although ferrous and nonferrous scrap prices increased, and inflationary pressures caused an increase in the cost of freight, energy and other steelmaking inputs, the average selling price for the three months ended February 28, 2021 contracted $18 per ton compared to the corresponding period, this operating statistic does not fully reflect the margin achieved throughout the period. In times of sharply rising raw material costsmaterials and steel products average selling prices, we benefit from selling lower cost inventory produced in prior periods. Adjusted EBITDA did not include the $1.5 million or $3.0 million benefit of the amortization of the acquired unfavorable contract backlog reserve described above.increased at a greater rate year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $3.8$2.7 million and $7.1 million for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021, respectively, and $2.7 million and $5.6$3.3 million for the corresponding periods.period.

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Europe
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 28, 2021February 29, 2020February 28, 2021February 29, 2020
Net sales$202,066 $180,079 $396,662 $345,468 
Adjusted EBITDA16,107 13,451 30,577 24,810 
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Rebar78 145 206 267 
Merchant and other275 235 544 451 
Steel products353 380 750 718 
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products$532 $449 $495 $455 
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton$328 $251 $296 $248 
Steel products metal margin per ton204 198 199 207 
 Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)20212020
Net sales$329,056 $194,596 
Adjusted EBITDA79,832 14,470 
External tons shipped (in thousands)
Rebar103 128 
Merchant and other262 269 
Steel products365 397 
Average selling price (per ton)
Steel products$869 $461 
Cost of ferrous scrap utilized per ton$434 $262 
Steel products metal margin per ton435 199 

Net sales for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2021 increased $22.0 million, or 12%, and $51.2 million, or 15%, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods. For the three months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 increased $134.5 million, or 69%, compared to the year-over-yearcorresponding period. The increase in net sales was driven largely by a $83 per tonthe increase in steel products average selling prices partially offsetof $408 per ton during the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, supported by a 27 thousand ton decrease incontinued strong demand for steel products shipped. The year-to-date increase in net sales was driven by a 32 thousand ton year-over-year increase infrom both construction and industrial end markets. Shipments of steel products shipments,decreased 8% compared to the corresponding period, primarily as demand increased ina result of scheduled maintenance during the first quarter of 2021 due to a resilient Polish construction sector and an upturn in Central European manufacturing activity, coupled with a $40 per ton year-over-year increase in steel products average selling prices.2022. Net sales for the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 were also impacted by favorablean unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustmentsadjustment of $8.3$13.5 million, and $13.0 million, respectively, due to the decreaseincrease in the average value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Polish zloty.zloty, compared to a favorable foreign currency translation adjustment of $4.7 million during the corresponding period.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, 2021 increased $2.7 million and $5.8 million, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods. For the three months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 the year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA was due, in part, to a $6 per ton increase in steel products metal marginincreased $65.4 million, or 452%, compared to the corresponding period. Similar to the North America segment, we benefited from selling lower cost inventory during the majorityThe primary driver of the three month period ended February 28, 2021 in an environment of rising prices, which contributed to the increase in adjusted EBITDA compared to the corresponding period. For the six months ended February 28, 2021, the increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to a 32 thousand ton increasean expansion in steel products sold in comparisonmetal margin per ton, which increased 119% compared to the corresponding period, as the growth in average selling price for steel products outpaced the increased costs of ferrous scrap utilized. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2022 we received a $15.5 million energy credit that was recorded as a reduction to cost of goods sold, with no similar credit received in the corresponding period. TheAdjusted EBITDA for the three months ended November 30, 2021 included an unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate impact of $3.0 million, compared to an immaterial foreign currency translation to adjusted EBITDA inadjustment during the three and six months ended February 28, 2021 was immaterial.corresponding period. Adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $0.7$1.5 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.8$0.7 million for the corresponding periods.period.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and Other reported adjusted EBITDAEBITDA loss of $46.0 million and $72.5$34.3 million for the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $28.6$26.5 million and $54.8 million in the corresponding periods.period. The primary reason for the increasesincrease in the adjusted EBITDA loss was a $4.2 million increase in labor-related expenses year-over-year was the $16.8and a $3.2 million loss on debt extinguishmentincrease in acquisition-related costs incurred in the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021, with no such costs in the corresponding periods. Adjustedperiod. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA included non-cash stock compensation expense of $8.2$5.4 million and $13.3 million forfor the three and six months endedFebruary 28, November 30, 2021, respectively, and $4.6 million and $9.4compared to $5.1 million for the corresponding periods, respectively.period.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Sources of Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash flows from operating activities are our principal sources of liquidity and result primarily from the salesales of raw materials, steel nonferrous metalsproducts, downstream products and related products.materials and services, as described in Part I, Item 1, Business, of our 2021 Form 10-K. We have a diverse and generally stable customer base, and regularly maintain a substantial amount of accounts receivable. We record allowances for the accounts receivable we estimate will not be collected based on market conditions, customers' financial condition and other factors. Historically, these allowances have not been material. We use credit insurance internationally to mitigate the risk of customer insolvency. We estimate that the amount of credit-insured receivables (and those covered by export letters of credit) was approximately 14% of total trade receivables at February 28,November 30, 2021.

From time to time, weWe use futures or forward contracts to mitigate the risks from fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and natural gas, electricity and other energy prices. See Note 9, Derivatives, for further information.

The table below reflects our sources, facilities and availableavailability of liquidity at February 28,November 30, 2021. See Note 8, Credit Arrangements, for additional information.
(in thousands)(in thousands)Total FacilityAvailability(in thousands)Total FacilityAvailability
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$367,347 $367,347 Cash and cash equivalents$415,055 $415,055 
Notes due from 2023 to 2031Notes due from 2023 to 2031930,000 *Notes due from 2023 to 2031930,000 *
RevolverRevolver350,000 346,958 Revolver400,000 396,954 
U.S. accounts receivable facilityU.S. accounts receivable facility200,000 193,291 U.S. accounts receivable facility150,000 150,000 
Poland credit facilitiesPoland credit facilities73,459 72,601 Poland credit facilities73,039 72,182 
Poland accounts receivable facilityPoland accounts receivable facility58,767 53,425 Poland accounts receivable facility70,117 40,125 
Poland Term LoanPoland Term Loan66,781 26,712 Poland Term Loan44,055 — 
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*We believe we have access to additional financing and refinancing, if needed.needed, although we can make no assurances as to the form or terms of such financing.

We are continually reviewing our capital resources to determine whether we can meet our short and long-term goals. Our cash and cash equivalents position remains strong at $415.1 million as of November 30, 2021. We anticipate our current cash balances, cash flows from operations and available sources of liquidity will be sufficient to maintain operations, make necessary capital expenditures, pay dividends and opportunistically repurchase shares for at least the next twelve months. Additionally, we believe our long-term liquidity position remains strong and expect to meet our long-term liquidity needs with cash flows from operations and financing arrangements. However, in the event of changes in business conditions or other developments, including a sustained market deterioration, unanticipated regulatory developments, significant acquisitions, competitive pressures, or to the extent our liquidity needs prove to be greater than expected or cash generated from operations is less than anticipated, we may need additional liquidity. To the extent we elect to finance our long-term liquidity needs, we believe that the potential financing capital available to us in the future is sufficient to fund such long-term liquidity needs.

As of November 30, 2021 and 2020, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that may have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities
Net cash flows from operating activities were $1.2$25.8 million for the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, compared to $253.4net cash flows used by operating activities of $12.1 million for the sixthree months ended February 29,November 30, 2020. We had a $16.7Net earnings increased by $168.8 million year-over-year, decrease in net earnings andoffset by a $222.9$111.5 million year-over-year net increase in cash used by operating assets and liabilities ("working capital"). The increase in cash used by working capital was primarily due to increases inrising scrap prices and greater inventory valuelevels in the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other payables in the three months ended November 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period, coupled with an increase in accounts receivable which reflectsdue to the higher average selling pricespayment of a $32.1 million working capital adjustment related to the fiscal 2019 acquisition from Gerdau S.A. made in the sixthree months ended February 28, 2021, compared to a decrease in accounts receivableNovember 30, 2020, with no such payment in the corresponding period. For continuing operations, operatingthree months ended November 30, 2021. Operating working capital days decreased tenfour days year-over-year.

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Investing Activities
Net cash flows used by investing activities were $67.4$68.7 million and $91.5$36.5 million for the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 and February 29, 2020, respectively. The $24.1$32.3 million decreaseincrease in net cash flows used by investing activities was due toprimarily caused by an $8.9 million year-over-year declineincrease in capital expenditures as a $9.9 million year-over-year declineresult of the construction of our third micro mill located in acquisitions and a $6.3 million year-over-year increase in cash proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and other in the six months ended February 28, 2021 compared to the corresponding period.Mesa, Arizona.

We estimate that our 20212022 capital spending will range from $200from $475 million to $225$525 million. We regularly assess our capital spending based on current and expected results and the amount is subject to change.

In December 2021, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire TAC Acquisition Corp. (“Tensar”), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund, Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., for a cash purchase price of $550.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. We anticipate that the transaction will close during the first half of calendar year 2022. See Note 15, Subsequent Event, for more information about the acquisition.

In addition, in January 2022, we announced the plan to construct a fourth micro mill geographically situated to primarily serve the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-Western United States markets. Following the site selection and receipt of state and local incentives, permitting, and other necessary approvals, the construction of the planned mill is expected to take roughly two years.

Financing Activities
Net cash flows used by financing activities were $109.1$39.3 million and $122.1$28.6 million for the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021 and February 29, 2020, respectively. We hadNet cash flows used by financing activities increased during the first quarter of 2022 as a result of multiple actions, including an increase of $2.6 million in dividends paid compared to the corresponding period, an increase of $6.0 million in stock issued under incentive and purchase plans, net debt repayments of $61.5forfeitures, and $5.3 million of treasury stock acquired under the new share repurchase program which was authorized in October 2021. See Note 12, Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share, for more information on the share repurchase program. Partially offsetting the increase in net cash flows used by financing activities were net proceeds from accounts receivable facilities of $6.0 million in the sixthree months ended February 28,November 30, 2021, compared to no such net debt repayments of $91.2 millionproceeds in the corresponding period. In addition, we paid $13.1 million of debt extinguishment costs related to our early retirement of the 2026 Notes in the six months ended February 28, 2021.

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COVID-19 has not had a material impact on our operations to date, and our cash and cash equivalents position remains strong at $367.3 million as of February 28, 2021. We anticipate our current cash balances, cash flows from operations and our available sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for the next twelve months. However, as the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and our operations evolves, we will continue to assess our liquidity needs. In the event of a sustained market deterioration, we may need additional liquidity, which would require us to evaluate available alternatives and take appropriate actions.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Our material cash commitments from known contractual and other obligations at February 28, 2021 decreased by approximately $20.5 million from August 31, 2020, primarily due to a decrease inconsist of obligations for long-term debt and related interest, payable, offset by anleases for properties and equipment and purchase obligations as part of normal operations. See Note 8, Credit Arrangements, for more information regarding scheduled maturities of our long-term debt. See Note 7, Leases, for additional information on leases.
Our undiscounted purchase obligations due in the twelve months following November 30, 2021 and August 31, 2021 were $736.3 million and $638.5 million, respectively, with $189.7 million and $228.0 million due thereafter, respectively. The increase in short-term purchase obligations. Oobligations was ur estimated contractual obligations for the twelve months ending February 28, 2022 are approximately $512.0 millionprimarily due to construction of our third micro mill in Mesa, Arizona, and primarily consist ofother planned capital expenditures incurred in connection with normal business operations. The decrease in long-term purchase obligations is a result of a decrease in commitments for commodities used in operations, such as electrodes and natural gas, and certain capital expenditure obligations for the construction of our third micro mill which were fulfilled during the first quarter of 2022.

Other Commercial Commitments

We maintain stand-by letters of credit to provide support for certain transactions that governmental agencies, our insurance providers and suppliers request. request. At February 28,November 30, 2021,, we had committed $23.7$22.8 million under these arrangements, of which $3.0 million reduced availability under the Revolver.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTSCONTINGENCIES

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that may have a currentincur settlements, fines, penalties or future material effect onjudgments due to our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involvedinvolvement in litigation, administrative proceedings and governmental investigations, including environmental matters. We may incur settlements, fines, penalties or judgments because of some of these matters. Liabilities and costs associated with litigation-related loss contingencies require estimates and judgments based on our knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding each matter and the advice of our legal counsel. We record liabilities for litigation-related losses when we believe a material loss is probable and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the loss. We evaluate the measurement of recorded liabilities each reporting period based on the current facts and circumstances specific to each matter. The ultimate losses incurred upon final resolution of litigation-related loss contingencies may differ materially from the estimated liability recorded at a particular balance sheet
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date. Changes in estimates are recorded in earnings in the period in which such changes occur. We do not believe that any currently pending legal proceedings to which we are a party will have a material adverse effect,materially affect, individually or in the aggregate, on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. See Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, for more information.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains or incorporates by reference a number of "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to general economic conditions, key macro-economic drivers that impact our business, the effects of ongoing trade actions, the effects of continued pressure on the liquidity of our customers, potential synergies and organic growth provided by acquisitions and strategic investments, demand for our products, metal margins, the effect of COVID-19 and related governmental and economic responses thereto, the ability to operate our steel mills at full capacity, future availability and cost of supplies of raw materials and energy for our operations, share repurchases, legal proceedings, the undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries, U.S. non-residential construction activity, international trade, capital expenditures, our liquidity and our ability to satisfy future liquidity requirements, the proposed Tensar acquisition and the timing thereof, estimated contractual obligations, the expected capabilities and benefits of new facilities, the timeline for execution of our growth plan, and our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The statements in this report that are not historical statements, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by phrases such as we or our management "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "future," "intends," "may," "plans to," "ought," "could," "will," "should," "likely," "appears," "projects," "forecasts," "outlook" or other similar words or phrases. There are inherent risks and uncertainties in any forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.phrases, as well as by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions.

Our forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and beliefs as of the time this Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC or, with respect to any document incorporated by reference, as of the time such document was prepared. Although we believe that our expectations are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, and actual results may vary materially. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or circumstances or any other changes. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include those described in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the 2020our 2021 Form 10-K, as well as the following:

changes in economic conditions which affect demand for our products or construction activity generally, and the impact of such changes on the highly cyclical steel industry;
rapid and significant changes in the price of metals, potentially impairing our inventory values due to declines in commodity prices or reducing the profitability of our downstream contracts due to rising commodity pricing;
impacts from COVID-19 on the economy, demand for our products, global supply chain and on our operations, including the responses of governmental authorities to contain COVID-19 and the impact from the distribution of various COVID-19 vaccines;
excess capacity in our industry, particularly in China, and product availability from competing steel mills and other steel suppliers including import quantities and pricing;
compliance with and changes in existing and future government laws, regulations and other legal requirements and judicial decisions that govern our business, including increased environmental regulations associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions;
involvement in various environmental matters that may result in fines, penalties or judgments;
evolving remediation technology, changing regulations, possible third-party contributions, the inherent uncertainties of the estimation process and other factors that may impact amounts accrued for environmental liabilities;
potential limitations in our or our customers' abilities to access credit and non-compliance by our customers with our contracts;of their contractual obligations, including payment obligations;
activity in repurchasing shares of our common stock under our repurchase program;
financial covenants and restrictions on the operation of our business contained in agreements governing our debt;
our ability to successfully identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions, and the effects that acquisitions may have on our financial leverage;
risks associated with acquisitions generally, such as the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required approvals under applicable antitrust legislation and other regulatory and third party consents and approvals;
operating and start-upstartup risks, as well as market risks associated with the commissioning of new projects could prevent us from realizing anticipated benefits and could result in a loss of all or a substantial part of our investment;investments;
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lower than expected future levels of revenues and higher than expected future costs;
failure or inability to implement growth strategies in a timely manner;
impact of goodwill impairment charges;
impact of long-lived asset impairment charges;
currency fluctuations;
global factors, such as trade measures, military conflicts and political uncertainties, including the impact of the 2020 U.S. election onchanges to current trade regulations, such as Section 232 trade tariffs and quotas, tax legislation and other regulations which might adversely impact our business;
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availability and pricing of electricity, electrodes and natural gas for mill operations;
ability to hire and retain key executives and other employees;
competition from other materials or from competitors that have a lower cost structure or access to greater financial resources;
information technology interruptions and breaches in security;
ability to make necessary capital expenditures;
availability and pricing of raw materials and other items over which we exert little influence, including scrap metal, energy and insurance;
unexpected equipment failures;
losses or limited potential gains due to hedging transactions;
litigation claims and settlements, court decisions, regulatory rulings and legal compliance risks;
risk of injury or death to employees, customers or other visitors to our operations; and
civil unrest, protests and riots.
You should refer to the “Risk Factors”"Risk Factors" disclosed in our periodic and current reports filed with the SEC for specific risks which would cause actual results to be significantly different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. It is not possible to identify all of theForward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may affect future results. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed herein may not occur andcould cause actual results, couldperformance or our achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipatedhistorical results, any future results, or performance or achievements expressed or implied in theby such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to place undue reliance on theany forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

During the three months ended November 30, 2021, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the Company's total gross foreign currency exchange contract commitments decreased $69.2 million, or 18%, compared to August 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to forward contracts denominated in Polish zloty with a U.S. dollar functional currency, which decreased $101.3 million, partially offset by forward contracts denominated in euros with a Polish zloty functional currency, which increased $30.5 million compared to August 31, 2021.

There were no other material changes to the information set forth in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, included in the 2020our 2021 Form 10-K.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The term "disclosure controls and procedures" is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. This term refers to the controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods, and includes controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, and they have concluded that as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during our quarter ended February 28,November 30, 2021 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information regarding our legal proceedings, refer to “LegalNote 13, Commitments and Environmental Matters” in Note 13Contingencies, to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q.

With respect to administrative or judicial proceedings arising under any Federal, State,federal, state or local provisions that have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or primarily for the purpose of protecting the environment, we have determined that we will disclose any such proceeding to which a governmental authority is a party if we reasonably believe such proceeding willcould result in monetary sanctions, exclusive of interest and costs, of at least $1.0 million. We believe that this threshold is reasonably designed to result in disclosure of environmental proceedings that are material to our business or financial condition. Applying this threshold, there were no environmental matters to disclose for this period.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Except as set forth below, thereThere were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the 2020our 2021 Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2020:

Operating and start-up risks, as well as market risks associated with the commissioning of new projects could prevent us from realizing anticipated benefits and could result in a loss of all or a substantial part of our investment.

Although we have successfully commissioned and operated similar technologies, there are some new technological, as well as operational, market and start-up risks associated with the construction and start-up of our third rolling mill in Poland and third micro mill to be located in Mesa, Arizona. We believe these facilities should be capable of consistently producing high-quality products, and in sufficient quantities and at a cost that will compare favorably with other similar steel manufacturing facilities; however, there can be no assurance that these expectations will be achieved. If we encounter cost overruns, system or process difficulties during or after start-up or quality control restrictions, our capital costs could increase materially, the expected benefits from the development of these facilities could be diminished or lost, and we could lose all or a substantial portion of our investment. We could also encounter commodity market risk if, during a sustained period, the cost to manufacture is greater than projected.10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

There were noThe following table provides information about purchases of equity securities registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, as amended, made by the Company or any affiliated purchasers during the quarter ended February 28,November 30, 2021.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities(1)
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs As of the End of Period
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021— $— — $27,598,706 
October 1, 2021 - October 12, 2021— — — 27,598,706 
October 13, 2021 - October 31, 202144,000 31.99 44,000 348,592,440 
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021115,500 33.77 115,500 344,692,005 
159,500 159,500 
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(1) On October 13, 2021, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $350.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. This new program replaces the previously existing $100.0 million program announced on October 27, 2014, which was terminated by the Board of Directors in connection with the approval of the new program. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares of CMC common stock and may be modified, suspended, extended or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice. See Note 12, Stockholders' Equity and Earnings per Share, to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q for more information on the share repurchase program.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

2.1†
3.1(a)
3.1(b)
3.1(c)
3.1(d)
3.1(e)
3.1(f)
3.2
4.110.1
4.210.2
10.3
10.4
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith).
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith).
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101).
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† Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5), and Commercial Metals Company agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
March 24, 2021January 10, 2022/s/ Paul J. Lawrence
Paul J. Lawrence
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly authorized officer and principal financial officer of the registrant)

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