Lamb Weston (LW) 10-Q4 Jan 192019 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - $ / shares	Nov. 25, 2018	Dec. 28, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,679,273
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 25, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-26
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		146,492,043
Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share	$ 1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

Combined and Consolidated State

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Net sales	$ 911.4	$ 824.6	$ 1,826.3	$ 1,642.1
Net sales, type	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember
Cost of sales	$ 662.4	$ 616.4	$ 1,346.7	$ 1,237.6
Cost of sales, type	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember	us-gaap:ProductMember
Gross profit	$ 249	$ 208.2	$ 479.6	$ 404.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	75	68.4	153	127.1
Income from operations	174	139.8	326.6	277.4
Interest expense, net	26.2	27.4	53	52.6
Income before income taxes and equity method earnings	147.8	112.4	273.6	224.8
Income tax expense	34	41.5	68.3	85.6
Equity method investment earnings	10.2	12.1	30.1	32.1
Net income	124	83	235.4	171.3
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	6.4	8.6	11.3
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 119	$ 76.6	$ 226.8	$ 160
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.52	$ 1.47	$ 1.08
Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.74	0.52	1.47	1.08
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19125	$ 0.18750	$ 0.38250	$ 0.37500

Combined and Consolidated Sta_2

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Other comprehensive income (loss) Pre-Tax Amount:
Net income	$ 158	$ 124.5	$ 303.7	$ 256.9
Reclassification of pension and post-retirement benefits out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.2		0.4	(0.1)
Unrealized currency translation gains (losses)	(7.6)	(0.4)	(11.9)	14.8
Comprehensive income (loss)	150.6	124.1	292.2	271.6
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	6.4	8.6	11.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	145.6	117.7	283.6	260.3
Other comprehensive income (loss) Tax (Expense) Benefit:
Net income	(34)	(41.5)	(68.3)	(85.6)
Reclassification of post-retirement benefits out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(0.1)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(34)	(41.5)	(68.4)	(85.6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	(34)	(41.5)	(68.4)	(85.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss) After Tax Amount:
Net income	124	83	235.4	171.3
Reclassification of post-retirement benefits out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0.2		0.3	(0.1)
Unrealized currency translation gains (losses)	(7.6)	(0.4)	(11.9)	14.8
Comprehensive income (loss)	116.6	82.6	223.8	186
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	6.4	8.6	11.3
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 111.6	$ 76.2	$ 215.2	$ 174.7

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 121.6	$ 55.6
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.6 and $0.6	340.1	225.9
Inventories	628.2	549.7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44.7	99.2
Total current assets	1,134.6	930.4
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,521.4	1,420.8
Goodwill	132.6	135.1
Intangible assets, net	34.4	35.4
Equity method investments	218.2	219.8
Other assets	11.3	11.1
Total assets	3,052.5	2,752.6
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	13.1	9.6
Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations	39.5	38.7
Accounts payable	376.2	254.4
Accrued liabilities	268	216
Total current liabilities	696.8	518.7
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,321.8	2,336.7
Deferred income taxes	114.8	92.1
Other noncurrent liabilities	86.2	84.3
Total long-term liabilities	2,522.8	2,513.1
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		55.6
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1.00 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 146,616,397 and 146,395,866 shares issued	146.6	146.4
Additional distributed capital	(900.9)	(900.4)
Retained earnings	610.4	426.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15.9)	(4.3)
Treasury stock, at cost, 124,494 and 63,534 common shares	(7.3)	(2.9)
Total stockholders' deficit	(167.1)	(334.8)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 3,052.5	$ 2,752.6

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Receivables
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Common stock
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized shares	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	146,616,397	146,395,866
Treasury stock
Treasury stock, common shares	124,494	63,534

Combined and Consolidated Sta_3

Combined and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 235.4	$ 171.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles and debt issuance costs	77.2	66.6
Stock-settled, stock-based compensation expense	9.2	6.5
Earnings of joint ventures in excess of distributions	(4.5)	(9.3)
Deferred income taxes	27.9	19.4
Pension expense, net of contributions	3.8	3.9
Other	2.4	(2.4)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(28.2)	(39.2)
Inventories	(149.4)	(137.9)
Income taxes payable/receivable, net	3.7	6.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	51	36.3
Accounts payable	114.8	89.1
Accrued liabilities	(26.5)	(28.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities	316.8	182.2
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(170.4)	(154)
Other	1.7	(1.7)
Net cash used for investing activities	(168.7)	(155.7)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, net	4.3	66.1
Debt repayments	(20.3)	(19.3)
Dividends paid	(56)	(54.8)
Cash distributions paid to noncontrolling interest	(6.1)	(6.7)
Other	(3.3)	(1.2)
Net cash used for financing activities	(81.4)	(15.9)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(0.7)	3.4
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	66	14
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period	55.6	57.1
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 121.6	$ 71.1

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMAR

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” or “Lamb Weston”), along with its joint venture partners, is a leading global producer, distributor, and marketer of value-added frozen potato products and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. We have four reportable segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. See Note 16, Segments, for additional information on our reportable segments. On November 9, 2016, Lamb Weston separated from Conagra Brands, Inc. (formerly, ConAgra Foods, Inc., “Conagra”) and became an independent publicly traded company through the pro rata distribution by Conagra of 100% of the outstanding common stock of Lamb Weston to Conagra stockholders (“Separation”). Approximately 146 million shares of Lamb Weston common stock were distributed on November 9, 2016, to Conagra stockholders. Basis of Presentation The unaudited quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements present the financial results of Lamb Weston for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America. The financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The preparation of financial statements involves the use of estimates and accruals. Actual results may vary from those estimates. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results for our full fiscal year, which ends the last Sunday in May. These quarterly financial statements and condensed notes should be read together with the combined and consolidated financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2018 (the “Form 10-K”), which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2018. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lamb Weston and all of its majority-owned subsidiaries. In addition, the accounts of all variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date such determination was made. Intercompany investments, accounts, and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. New and Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Adopted In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) . This update provides guidance on when implementation costs may be capitalized as an asset related to service contracts and which costs should be expensed using the same model as if the cloud computing arrangement included a software license. The amendments in this update also require companies to expense capitalized implementation costs over the term of the hosting arrangement, including periods covered by renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised. We have elected to early adopt this standard on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. This ASU requires employers to disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost and report it in the same line item(s) as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. All other non-service components are required to be separate from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations. These non-service components are not eligible for capitalization. Changes to the presentation of benefit costs are required to be adopted retrospectively, while changes to the capitalization of service costs into inventories are required to be adopted prospectively. We adopted the provisions of this guidance in fiscal 2019 (beginning May 28, 2018). The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial statements. See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans and Other Post-Retirement Benefits, for the amount of each component of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs we reported historically. Effective May 28, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , and its related amendments, collectively known as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), 606 using the modified retrospective method. See Note 2, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for more information. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2018, SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification , became effective, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant or outdated. The amendments include removing the requirement to disclose the historical and pro forma ratio of earnings to fixed charges and the related exhibit, as well as replacing the requirement to disclose the high and low trading prices of our common stock with a requirement to disclose the ticker symbol of our common stock. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders' equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. This final rule regarding the analysis of stockholders’ equity is effective for the third quarter of our fiscal 2019 and the other changes will apply to our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans . This update amends ASC 715 to remove disclosures that are no longer considered cost beneficial, clarifies the specific requirements of disclosures, and adds disclosure requirements identified as relevant to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The ASU’s changes related to disclosures are part of the FASB’s disclosure framework project. This guidance is effective for our fiscal 2022 (beginning May 31, 2021) with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC Topic 842, Leases , which requires lessees to reflect most leases on their balance sheet as liabilities and assets. The primary impact upon adoption will be the recognition, on a discounted basis, of our minimum commitments under noncancelable operating leases as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”) representing our right to use the underlying assets for the lease terms. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11: Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements which amended ASC Topic 842 to provide companies an alternate transition method to apply the transition provisions of the new lease standard at its adoption date instead of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. We plan to utilize this alternate transition method and will record a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We will adopt this standard on May 27, 2019, the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. To prepare for the implementation of ASC Topic 842, we formed an implementation team, including representatives from accounting, treasury, tax, legal, supply chain, and information technology. We utilized surveys to gather initial information regarding existing leases and the processes that currently exist to procure, track and account for leases globally. We are in the process of implementing our lease software solution and are continuing to identify changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new standard. When adopted, this ASC will result in a material increase for ROU assets and lease liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. There were no other accounting standards recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUS

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS	6 Months Ended
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS	Nov. 25, 2018
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS	2. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS On May 28, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“new revenue standard”) , using the modified retrospective method. We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to opening r etained earnings. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. We recorded a net increase to opening r etained earnings of $13.7 million as of May 28, 2018, due to the cumulative impact of adopting the new revenue standard, with the impact related to our customized products. The impacts of the adoption of the new revenue standard on our consolidated financial statements were as follows (in millions, except per share amounts): Consolidated Statements of Earnings Thirteen Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales $ 911.4 $ 906.3 $ 5.1 Cost of sales 662.4 659.3 3.1 Income from operations 174.0 172.0 2.0 Income tax expense 34.0 33.4 0.6 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 119.0 117.6 1.4 Earnings per share Basic $ 0.74 $ 0.73 $ 0.01 Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.73 $ 0.01 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales $ 1,826.3 $ 1,823.7 $ 2.6 Cost of sales 1,346.7 1,345.1 1.6 Income from operations 326.6 325.6 1.0 Income tax expense 68.3 68.0 0.3 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 226.8 226.1 0.7 Earnings per share Basic $ 1.47 $ 1.47 $ — Diluted $ 1.47 $ 1.46 $ 0.01 Consolidated Balance Sheets As of November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts $ 340.1 $ 250.8 $ 89.3 Inventories 628.2 698.9 (70.7) Deferred income taxes 114.8 110.6 4.2 Retained earnings 610.4 596.0 14.4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 235.4 $ 234.7 $ 0.7 Deferred income taxes 27.9 27.8 0.1 Receivables (28.2) (25.5) (2.7) Inventories (149.4) (151.3) 1.9 Historically, we recognized revenue on a point-in-time basis in all of our segments. The trigger for point-in-time recognition is when the customer takes title to the goods and assumes the risks and rewards for the goods. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our revenue recognition for point-in-time product sales. However, there are certain products that we manufacture to customers’ unique recipes (customized products). Due to costs associated with reworking, transporting, and repackaging these products, we concluded that these products do not have an alternative future use at a reasonable profit margin under ASC 606. The customized product sales are covered by purchase orders. Once the customized product is manufactured per the purchase order, we have an enforceable right to payment for the products. As such, the adoption of ASC 606 resulted in the acceleration of revenue for customized products at the time we have a legally enforceable right to payment since these products do not have an alternative use at a reasonable profit margin. Segment Information Our operations are principally in the United States. With respect to operations outside of the United States, no single foreign country or geographic region was significant to our consolidated operations in the first half of fiscal 2019, or in fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016. While the nature of our contracts can vary based on the business, customer type, and region, in all instances it is our customary business practice to receive a valid order from the customer, in which each parties’ rights and related payment terms are clearly identifiable. The adoption of ASC 606 had the following impact on segment net sales (in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales: Global $ 470.0 $ 464.7 $ 5.3 Foodservice 279.7 280.4 (0.7) Retail 123.9 123.8 0.1 Other 37.8 37.4 0.4 Total net sales $ 911.4 $ 906.3 $ 5.1 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales: Global $ 936.8 $ 933.2 $ 3.6 Foodservice 577.5 578.4 (0.9) Retail 240.1 239.9 0.2 Other 71.9 72.2 (0.3) Total net sales $ 1,826.3 $ 1,823.7 $ 2.6 Performance Obligations and Significant Judgments Our principal business is to manufacture and sell frozen potato products. We also sell frozen vegetables and appetizers. As a general rule, none of our businesses provide equipment installation or other ancillary services outside producing, packaging, and shipping products to customers. Our revenue is primarily derived from fixed consideration; however, we do have contract terms that give rise to variable consideration, primarily cash discounts, coupons, and rebates, as well as other sales incentives and trade promotion allowances described in Note 1, Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Form 10-K. We estimate sales incentives and trade promotions based on historical experience to record reductions in revenue Contracts or purchase orders with customers could include a single type of product or multiple types or grades of products. Regardless, the contracted price with the customer is agreed to at the individual product level outlined in the customer contracts or purchase orders. We do not bundle prices; however, we do negotiate with customers on pricing and rebates for the same products based on a variety of factors (e.g. level of contractual volume). We’ve concluded that the prices negotiated with each individual customer are representative of the stand-alone selling price of the product. Generally, we recognize revenue on a point in time basis when the customer takes title to the goods and assumes the risks, rewards, or control of the goods. However, we recognize revenue over time for customized products as they are produced and we have a purchase order providing a legally enforceable right to payment for the goods. Practical Expedients and Exemptions As part of our adoption of the new revenue standard, we elected to account for shipping and handling activities as fulfillment activities and recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset we would recognize is one year or less. The election of these practical expedients results in accounting treatments consistent with our historical accounting policies and therefore, these elections and expedients do not have a material impact on the comparability of our financial statements.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
EARNINGS PER SHARE	Nov. 25, 2018
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE	3. EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented (dollars and shares in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. $ 119.0 $ 76.6 $ 226.8 $ 160.0 Less: Increase in redemption value of noncontrolling interests in excess of earnings allocated (a) 10.0 0.5 10.9 1.3 Net income available to Lamb Weston common stockholders $ 109.0 $ 76.1 $ 215.9 $ 158.7 Denominator: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 146.6 146.3 146.5 146.3 Add: Dilutive effect of employee incentive plans (b) 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.5 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 147.4 146.9 147.3 146.8 Earnings per share (a) Basic $ 0.74 $ 0.52 $ 1.47 $ 1.08 Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.52 $ 1.47 $ 1.08 (a) During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, net income available to common stockholders and earnings per share included accretion expense, net of estimated tax benefits, of $9.5 million, or $0.06 per share, which we recorded to increase the redeemable noncontrolling interest to the amount we agreed to pay to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in our joint venture, Lamb Weston BSW, LLC (“Lamb Weston BSW”). While the accretion, net of estimated tax benefits, reduced net income available to Lamb Weston common stockholders and earnings per share, it did not impact net income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, includes 100% of Lamb Weston BSW’s earnings beginning November 2, 2018, the date we entered into the definitive agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Lamb Weston BSW. See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information. (b) Potentially dilutive shares of common stock from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and performance awards. As of November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, we did not have any stock-based awards that were antidilutive.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	6 Months Ended
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	Nov. 25, 2018
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Prior to the Separation, our business was included in the Commercial Foods segment of Conagra. As a result, our transactions with Conagra were considered related party transactions. In connection with the Separation, we entered into a separation and distribution agreement, as well as various other agreements that governed our relationships with Conagra following the Separation, including a transition services agreement, tax matters agreement, employee matters agreement, and trademark license agreement. Under the transition services agreement, Conagra provided a number of corporate staff services to us based on direct and indirect costs associated with rendering those services. These services included information technology, accounting, and human resources. The thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 26, 2017 include $0.8 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of expenses related to the transition services agreement. In April 2018, we concluded our transition services agreement with Conagra.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Nov. 25, 2018
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES	5. INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, was $34.0 million and $41.5 million, respectively; and for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, was $68.3 million and $85.6 million, respectively. The effective tax rate (calculated as the ratio of income tax expense to pre-tax income, inclusive of equity method investment earnings) was approximately 21.5% and 33.3% for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively; and for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, was 22.5% and 33.3%, respectively, in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The lower rate in the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, is primarily attributable to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) enacted in December 2017. Notably, the Tax Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, assessed a one-time transition tax on earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries that have not been taxed previously in the U.S., limited the tax deductibility of interest, provided for immediate deductions for certain new investments instead of deductions for depreciation expense over time, modified or repealed many business deductions and credits, and created new taxes on certain future foreign sourced earnings. The effective tax rate varies from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% for fiscal 2019 principally due to the impact of U.S. state taxes, foreign taxes, permanent differences and discrete items. In connection with our initial analysis of the Tax Act, we recorded a net tax benefit of $28.4 million in fiscal 2018. The net tax benefit consisted of a net tax benefit for the re-measurement of U.S. deferred taxes of $39.9 million and an expense for the transition tax of $11.5 million. The estimates reported in fiscal 2018 were not adjusted in the twenty-six week period ended November 25, 2018. We have now completed our accounting estimates for all of the enactment-date income tax effects of the Tax Act in accordance with the SAB 118 measurement period. Income Taxes Paid Income taxes paid, net of refunds, were $36.0 million and $60.2 million in the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017 , respectively. Unrecognized Tax Benefits There have been no material changes to the unrecognized tax benefits disclosed in Note 4, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Form 10-K, and we do not expect any significant changes to unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	6 Months Ended
INVENTORIES	Nov. 25, 2018
INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES	6. INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value and include all costs directly associated with manufacturing products: materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. The components of inventories were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Raw materials and packaging $ 218.9 $ 87.2 Finished goods 375.6 430.5 Supplies and other 33.7 32.0 Inventories (a) $ 628.2 $ 549.7 (a) See Note 2, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for more information on the impact the adoption of ASC 606 had on inventories.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	6 Months Ended
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	Nov. 25, 2018
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT	7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT The components of property, plant and equipment were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Land and land improvements $ 141.5 $ 139.8 Buildings, machinery, and equipment 2,249.5 2,212.6 Furniture, fixtures, office equipment, and other 100.1 101.0 Construction in progress 248.6 127.9 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 2,739.7 2,581.3 Less accumulated depreciation (1,218.3) (1,160.5) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,521.4 $ 1,420.8 Depreciation expense was $36.9 million and $33.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively; and $73.7 million and $63.2 million for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively. At November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018, purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable were $35.8 million and $27.9 million, respectively. The amounts of interest capitalized in construction in progress for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, were $2.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively; and $3.5 million and $2.8 million for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively.

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS	6 Months Ended
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS	Nov. 25, 2018
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS	8. GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as allocated to each segment were as follows (dollars in millions): Global Foodservice Retail Other Total Balance at May 27, 2018 $ 76.9 $ 42.8 $ 10.9 $ 4.5 $ 135.1 Foreign currency translation adjustment (2.5) — — — (2.5) Balance at November 25, 2018 $ 74.4 $ 42.8 $ 10.9 $ 4.5 $ 132.6 Other identifiable intangible assets were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, 2018 May 27, 2018 Weighted Weighted Average Gross Average Gross Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated (in years) Amount Amortization (in years) Amount Amortization Non-amortizing intangible assets (a) n/a $ 18.0 $ — n/a $ 18.0 $ — Amortizing intangible assets (b) 13 34.9 18.5 14 35.2 17.8 $ 52.9 $ 18.5 $ 53.2 $ 17.8 (a) Non-amortizing intangible assets are comprised of brands and trademarks. (b) Amortizing intangible assets are principally composed of customer relationships, licensing arrangements, and intellectual property. During the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, amortization expense was $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During both the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, amortization expense was $1.1 million. Foreign intangible assets are affected by foreign currency translation.

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES	6 Months Ended
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES	Nov. 25, 2018
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES	9. INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated On November 2, 2018, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “BSW Agreement”) with Ochoa Ag Unlimited Foods, Inc. (“Ochoa”) to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in Lamb Weston BSW, a potato processing joint venture. We agreed to pay Ochoa approximately $65 million in cash attributable to our contractual right to purchase the remaining equity interest in Lamb Weston BSW from Ochoa plus approximately $13 million in cash attributable to Ochoa’s interest in expected earnings of the joint venture through our fiscal year ending May 26, 2019. We agreed to make the additional $13 million payment to Ochoa to facilitate completing the transaction prior to our 2019 fiscal year end. Prior to entering into the BSW Agreement, Lamb Weston BSW was considered a variable interest entity, and we determined that we were the primary beneficiary of the entity. Accordingly, we consolidated the financial statements of Lamb Weston BSW and deducted 50.01% of the operating results of the noncontrolling interests to arrive at “Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.” on our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include 100% of Lamb Weston BSW’s earnings beginning November 2, 2018, the date we entered into the BSW Agreement. Prior to entering into the BSW Agreement, the value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheet based on the value of Ochoa’s put option. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, we recorded $9.5 million of accretion, net of estimated tax benefits, to increase the redeemable noncontrolling interest to the amount we agreed to pay to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in the joint venture. The BSW Agreement created a contractual obligation to purchase the noncontrolling interest in Lamb Weston BSW and as a result, the purchase price is recorded in “Accrued liabilities” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The purchase created $9.2 million of deferred tax assets related to the step-up in tax basis of the acquired assets. Both the accretion of the noncontrolling interest and the related tax benefits were recorded in “Additional distributed capital” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and they did not impact net income. While the accretion, net of estimated tax benefits, had no impact on net income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, it reduced net income available to common stockholders $9.5 million, net of tax, and both basic and diluted earnings per share $0.06. We paid $50.0 million of the purchase price to Ochoa in December 2018, and per the provisions of the BSW Agreement, we will pay the remaining $28.2 million on or before February 1, 2019. Lamb Weston and Lamb Weston BSW purchase potatoes from a shareholder of Ochoa. The aggregate amounts of such purchases were $7.1 million and $12.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively; and $24.6 million and $29.3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively. Additionally, Lamb Weston and Lamb Weston BSW utilize storage facilities and water treatment services from a shareholder of Ochoa. The aggregate amounts of such costs were $1.3 million and $1.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017; and $2.5 million for both the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017. Other Investments and Variable Interest Entity - Not Consolidated We hold a 50% ownership interest in Lamb-Weston/Meijer v.o.f. (“Lamb-Weston/Meijer”), a joint venture with Meijer Frozen Foods B.V., which is headquartered in the Netherlands and manufactures and sells frozen potato products principally in Europe. We account for this investment using equity method accounting. We also hold a 50% interest in Lamb-Weston/RDO Frozen (“Lamb Weston RDO”), a potato processing venture based in the United States. We have determined that Lamb Weston RDO is a variable interest entity, but Lamb Weston is not the primary beneficiary. Lamb Weston does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of this joint venture. Accordingly, we do not consolidate the financial statements of this entity and account for this investment using equity method accounting. The carrying value of our equity method investments, which include Lamb-Weston/Meijer and Lamb Weston RDO, at November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018, was $218.2 million and $219.8 million, respectively. These amounts are included in “Equity method investments” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, we had sales to our equity method investments of $7.6 million and $5.9 million and payments to our equity method investments of $3.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively; and for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, we had sales to our equity method investments of $14.1 million and $11.0 million, and payments to our equity method investments of $5.9 million and $5.5 million, respectively. Total dividends from our equity method investments were $9.0 million and $9.9 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively; and $25.6 million and $22.8 million for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively. For more information about our investments in joint ventures, see Note 6, Investments in Joint Ventures, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial statements in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Form 10-K.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHE

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS	6 Months Ended
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS	Nov. 25, 2018
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS	10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS In November 2018, we amended the Lamb Weston, Inc. Pension Plan for Plant Hourly Employees for employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, so that no future benefits accrue after December 31, 2018. We did not recognize a curtailment gain or loss in connection with the amendment. These participants are eligible to participate in defined contribution savings plans with employer matching provisions consistent with other employees without pension benefits. After the pension freeze, only hourly employees covered by collective bargaining agreements continue to accrue pension benefits after December 31, 2018. We also have a nonqualified defined benefit pension plan that provides unfunded supplemental retirement benefits to certain executives. This plan is closed to new participants and pension benefit accruals are frozen for active participants. The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows (dollars in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Pension Plans Post-Retirement Plan November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 2.1 $ 1.9 $ — $ — Interest cost 0.2 0.1 0.1 — Expected return on plan assets (0.3) (0.1) — — Net amortization of unrecognized amounts Actuarial loss — — 0.2 — Net periodic benefit cost (a) $ 2.0 $ 1.9 $ 0.3 $ — Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Pension Plans Post-Retirement Plan November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 4.2 $ 3.9 $ — $ — Interest cost 0.4 0.2 0.1 — Expected return on plan assets (0.5) (0.2) — — Net amortization of unrecognized amounts Actuarial loss — — 0.4 — Net periodic benefit cost (a) $ 4.1 $ 3.9 $ 0.5 $ — (a) Service costs are reflected in “Cost of sales” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Interest costs and expected return on plan assets are reflected in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. We make pension plan contributions sufficient to fund our actuarially determined requirements, generally equal to the minimum amounts required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. We may also elect to make additional voluntary contributions. During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, we made $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of contributions to our qualified plan. We are required to make $0.1 million of minimum qualified contributions during the remainder of fiscal 2019.

ACCRUED LIABILITIES

ACCRUED LIABILITIES	6 Months Ended
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	Nov. 25, 2018
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
ACCRUED LIABILITIES	11. ACCRUED LIABILITIES The components of accrued liabilities were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Obligation for acquisition of remaining 50.01% interest of Lamb Weston BSW (a) $ 78.2 $ — Compensation and benefits 70.4 91.7 Accrued trade promotions 43.9 45.4 Dividends payable 28.0 28.0 Accrued interest 10.4 10.8 Franchise, property, and sales and use taxes 9.6 9.6 Income taxes payable 3.7 3.1 Other 23.8 27.4 Accrued liabilities $ 268.0 $ 216.0 (a) See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information.

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS	6 Months Ended
DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS	Nov. 25, 2018
DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS
DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS	12. DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS At November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018, our debt, including financing obligations was as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Short-term borrowings: Revolving credit facility $ — $ — Other credit facilities 13.1 9.6 13.1 9.6 Long-term debt: Term loan facility, due 2021 616.0 632.8 4.625% senior notes, due 2024 833.0 833.0 4.875% senior notes, due 2026 833.0 833.0 Lamb Weston BSW installment notes 27.2 28.0 2,309.2 2,326.8 Financing obligations: 4.35% lease financing obligation due May 2030 66.1 66.8 Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040 (a) 14.2 12.2 80.3 79.0 Total debt and financing obligations 2,402.6 2,415.4 Debt issuance costs (28.2) (30.4) Short-term borrowings (13.1) (9.6) Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations (39.5) (38.7) Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 2,321.8 $ 2,336.7 (a) The interest rates on our lease financing obligations range from 2.59% to 5.00% as of November 25, 2018 and 2.39% to 5.00% as of May 27, 2018. At November 25, 2018, we had no borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility (the “Facility”) and $496.6 million of availability under the Facility, which is net of outstanding letters of credit of $3.4 million. For the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, borrowings under the Facility ranged from zero to $29.5 million and the weighted average interest rate for our outstanding borrowings under the Facility was 3.6%. For the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, we paid $46.0 million and $45.5 million of interest on debt, respectively; and $53.3 million and $51.6 million for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively. For more information on our debt and financing obligations, interest rates, and debt covenants, see Note 9, Debt and Financing Obligations, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Form 10-K.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	6 Months Ended
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	Nov. 25, 2018
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION On October 29, 2016, our Board of Directors adopted the Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2016 Stock Plan (“Stock Plan”). Under the Stock Plan, we may grant eligible employees and non-employee directors awards of stock options, cash, and stock-settled restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock awards, other awards based on our common stock, and performance-based long-term incentive awards (“Performance Shares”). At November 25, 2018, we had 10.0 million shares authorized under the Stock Plan, and 7.8 million shares were available for future grant. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Aggregate Exercise Remaining Intrinsic Price Contractual Value (a) Shares (per share) Term (Years) (in millions) Outstanding at May 27, 2018 651,606 $ 29.08 Granted — — Exercised (40,406) 26.62 Forfeited/cancelled (408) 30.67 Outstanding at November 25, 2018 610,792 $ 29.24 6.8 $ 31.7 Exercisable at November 25, 2018 487,116 $ 27.41 6.5 $ 26.2 (a) The aggregate intrinsic values represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of our fiscal 2019 second quarter, or November 23, 2018, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options at the end of the quarter. The amount changes based on the fair market value of our stock. The following table summarizes RSU and Performance Share activity for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018: Stock-Settled Cash-Settled Performance Shares Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Grant- Grant- Grant- Date Fair Date Fair Date Fair Shares Value Shares Value Shares Value Outstanding at May 27, 2018 581,875 $ 36.84 285,652 $ 28.54 160,270 $ 39.82 Granted (a) 201,080 70.03 — — 86,706 69.75 Performance condition adjustment (b) — — — — 97,803 40.35 Vested (c) (138,293) 29.80 (155,700) 28.59 (41,832) 26.84 Forfeited/expired/cancelled (5,496) 52.36 (4,323) 30.46 — — Outstanding at November 25, 2018 639,166 $ 48.67 125,629 $ 28.42 302,947 $ 50.35 (a) Granted represents new grants and dividend equivalents accrued. (b) Amount represents adjustment for performance results attained on Performance Shares during the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018. (c) The aggregate fair value of awards that vested during the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 was $24.1 million, which represents the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs and Performance Shares vested. The number of RSUs and Performance Shares vested includes shares of common stock that we withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. Compensation Expense Our share-based compensation expense is recorded in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.” Compensation expense for share-based awards recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, net of forfeitures, was as follows (dollars in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Stock options $ 0.1 $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 1.0 Stock-settled RSUs 2.7 2.5 4.9 4.4 Performance Shares 2.2 0.9 4.1 1.1 Stock-settled compensation expense 5.0 3.8 9.2 6.5 Cash-settled RSUs (a) 1.6 2.8 3.7 3.7 Total compensation expense 6.6 6.6 12.9 10.2 Income tax benefit (b) (1.5) (2.4) (3.0) (3.8) Total compensation expense, net of tax benefit $ 5.1 $ 4.2 $ 9.9 $ 6.4 (a) All cash-settled RSUs are marked-to-market and presented within “Accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. (b) Income tax benefit represents the marginal tax rate. Based on estimates at November 25, 2018, total unrecognized compensation expense related to share-based payments was as follows (dollars in millions): Remaining Weighted Unrecognized Average Compensation Recognition Expense Period (in years) Stock options $ 0.2 0.9 Stock-settled RSUs 20.2 2.2 Cash-settled RSUs 2.1 0.6 Performance shares 15.9 2.1 Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 38.4 2.1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	6 Months Ended
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	Nov. 25, 2018
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS For information about our fair value policies, methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, see Note 1, Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 11, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Form 10-K. The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018 (dollars in millions): As of November 25, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Deferred compensation assets $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative assets (a) — 0.5 — 0.5 Total assets $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ — $ 1.0 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (a) $ — $ 4.1 $ — $ 4.1 Deferred compensation liabilities (b) — 14.5 — 14.5 Total liabilities $ — $ 18.6 $ — $ 18.6 As of May 27, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Deferred compensation assets $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative assets (a) — 0.8 — 0.8 Total assets $ 0.5 $ 0.8 $ — $ 1.3 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (a) $ — $ 1.4 $ — $ 1.4 Deferred compensation liabilities (b) — 12.4 — 12.4 Total liabilities $ — $ 13.8 $ — $ 13.8 (a) The fair values of our Level 2 derivative assets and liabilities were determined using valuation models that use market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities. Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level 2 primarily represent commodity swap and option contracts. (b) The fair values of our Level 2 deferred compensation liabilities were valued using third-party valuations, which are based on the net asset values of mutual funds in our retirement plans. While the underlying assets are actively traded on an exchange, the funds are not. Certain assets and liabilities, including long-lived assets, intangible assets, goodwill, asset retirement obligations, pensions, and cost and equity investments are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. At November 25, 2018, we had $1,687.0 million of fixed-rate and $635.3 million of variable-rate debt outstanding. Based on current market rates, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt at November 25, 2018, was estimated to be $1,638.2 million. Any differences between the book value and fair value are due to the difference between the period-end market interest rate and the stated rate of our fixed-rate debt. We estimated the fair value of our fixed-rate debt using quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs) within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our variable-rate term debt approximates the carrying amount as our cost of borrowing is variable and approximates current market pricing.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	6 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	Nov. 25, 2018
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	15. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Share Repurchase Program On December 20, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized a program, with no expiration date, to repurchase shares of our common stock in an amount not to exceed $250.0 million in the aggregate, on an opportunistic basis. Dividends On December 20, 2018, our Board of Directors increased our quarterly dividend approximately 5% and declared a dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2019 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 1, 2019. During the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, we paid $56.0 million of dividends to stockholders. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”) Comprehensive income includes net income, currency translation adjustments, and changes in prior service cost and net actuarial gains (losses) from pension and post-retirement plans. We generally deem our foreign investments to be indefinite in nature and we do not provide for taxes on currency translation adjustments arising from converting the investment denominated in a foreign currency to the U.S. dollar. If we determine that a foreign investment, as well as undistributed earnings, are no longer indefinite in nature, estimated taxes are provided for the related deferred tax liability (asset), if any, resulting from currency translation adjustments. The following table details the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (except for currency translation adjustments) (dollars in millions). Amounts in parenthesis indicate losses. Foreign Accumulated Currency Pension and Other Translation Post-Retirement Comprehensive Gains (Losses) Benefits Loss Balance as of May 27, 2018 $ (1.2) $ (3.1) $ (4.3) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax (11.9) — (11.9) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax — 0.3 0.3 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (11.9) 0.3 (11.6) Balance as of November 25, 2018 $ (13.1) $ (2.8) $ (15.9) The net amount of actuarial losses on pension and post-retirement benefits included in AOCI to be amortized over the next 12 months is a net loss of $0.7 million ($0.5 million after-tax).

SEGMENTS

SEGMENTS	6 Months Ended
SEGMENTS	Nov. 25, 2018
SEGMENTS
SEGMENTS	16. SEGMENTS We have four operating segments, each of which is a reportable segment: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. Our chief operating decision maker receives periodic management reports under this structure that generally focus on the nature and scope of our customers’ businesses, which enables operating decisions, performance assessment, and resource allocation decisions at the segment level. The reportable segments are each managed by a general manager and supported by a cross functional team assigned to support the segment. We measure our segments’ product contribution margin, which is defined as net sales, less cost of sales and advertising and promotion expenses and excludes general corporate expenses, interest, and taxes. See Note 13, Segments, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in "Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of the Form 10-K for more information. Additionally, see Note 2, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for more information on the impact the adoption of ASC 606 had on segment net sales. Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, (in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net sales: Global $ 470.0 $ 416.9 $ 936.8 $ 830.8 Foodservice 279.7 272.8 577.5 552.2 Retail 123.9 102.0 240.1 194.0 Other 37.8 32.9 71.9 65.1 Total net sales 911.4 824.6 1,826.3 1,642.1 Product contribution margin (a): Global 112.4 87.6 206.9 162.0 Foodservice 97.4 91.9 199.4 182.7 Retail 25.9 19.3 48.6 35.8 Other 7.2 3.9 12.2 15.1 Total product contribution margin 242.9 202.7 467.1 395.6 Other selling, general and administrative expenses (a) (b) 68.9 62.9 140.5 118.2 Income from operations 174.0 139.8 326.6 277.4 Interest expense, net 26.2 27.4 53.0 52.6 Income tax expense 34.0 41.5 68.3 85.6 Equity method investment earnings 10.2 12.1 30.1 32.1 Net income 124.0 83.0 235.4 171.3 Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests (c) 5.0 6.4 8.6 11.3 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. $ 119.0 $ 76.6 $ 226.8 $ 160.0 (a) Product contribution margin is defined as net sales, less cost of sales and advertising and promotion expenses. Other selling, general and administrative expenses include all selling, general and administrative expenses other than advertising and promotion expenses. (b) The thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 26, 2017, include $4.0 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of pre-tax expenses related to the Separation. (c) On November 2, 2018, we entered into the BSW Agreement to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in our Lamb Weston BSW joint venture. The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include 100% of Lamb Weston BSW’s earnings beginning November 2, 2018. See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information. Lamb Weston’s largest customer, McDonald’s Corporation, accounted for approximately 10% and 11% of consolidated “Net sales” for the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively; and 10% and 11% for the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, respectively. Accounts receivable from another customer accounted for 12% of our consolidated accounts receivable as of May 27, 2018. No customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated accounts receivable as of November 25, 2018.

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUA

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	17. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We have financial commitments and obligations that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These include long-term debt (discussed in Note 12, Debt and Financing Obligations), lease obligations, purchase commitments for goods and services, and legal proceedings. There have been no material changes to the guarantees and indemnifications disclosed in Note 14, Commitments, Contingencies, Guarantees, and Legal Proceedings, of the Notes to Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of the Form 10-K. We are a party to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of our business. These legal actions include commercial liability claims, premises liability claims, and employment-related claims, among others. As of the date of this filing, we do not believe that any of the legal actions against us would, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Costs of legal services associated with the foregoing matters are recognized in earnings as services are provided.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	Nov. 25, 2018
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	18. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On December 21, 2018, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of a frozen potato processor in Australia for approximately $125 million Australian dollars (approximately U.S. $90 million), plus or minus final working capital adjustments. This added approximately 50 million pounds of production capacity to our manufacturing network. Net sales and total assets of the acquired company are not material to our overall net sales and total assets. Operating results of the acquired company subsequent to December 21, 2018 will be included in our Global segment’s fiscal 2019 operating results.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMM_2

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The unaudited quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements present the financial results of Lamb Weston for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America. The financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The preparation of financial statements involves the use of estimates and accruals. Actual results may vary from those estimates. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results for our full fiscal year, which ends the last Sunday in May. These quarterly financial statements and condensed notes should be read together with the combined and consolidated financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2018 (the “Form 10-K”), which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2018. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lamb Weston and all of its majority-owned subsidiaries. In addition, the accounts of all variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date such determination was made. Intercompany investments, accounts, and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.
New and Recently Issued Accounting Standards	New and Recently Issued Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Adopted In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) . This update provides guidance on when implementation costs may be capitalized as an asset related to service contracts and which costs should be expensed using the same model as if the cloud computing arrangement included a software license. The amendments in this update also require companies to expense capitalized implementation costs over the term of the hosting arrangement, including periods covered by renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised. We have elected to early adopt this standard on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. This ASU requires employers to disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost and report it in the same line item(s) as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. All other non-service components are required to be separate from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations. These non-service components are not eligible for capitalization. Changes to the presentation of benefit costs are required to be adopted retrospectively, while changes to the capitalization of service costs into inventories are required to be adopted prospectively. We adopted the provisions of this guidance in fiscal 2019 (beginning May 28, 2018). The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial statements. See Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans and Other Post-Retirement Benefits, for the amount of each component of net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs we reported historically. Effective May 28, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , and its related amendments, collectively known as Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), 606 using the modified retrospective method. See Note 2, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for more information. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2018, SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification , became effective, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant or outdated. The amendments include removing the requirement to disclose the historical and pro forma ratio of earnings to fixed charges and the related exhibit, as well as replacing the requirement to disclose the high and low trading prices of our common stock with a requirement to disclose the ticker symbol of our common stock. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements on the analysis of stockholders' equity for interim financial statements. Under the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of stockholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. This final rule regarding the analysis of stockholders’ equity is effective for the third quarter of our fiscal 2019 and the other changes will apply to our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans . This update amends ASC 715 to remove disclosures that are no longer considered cost beneficial, clarifies the specific requirements of disclosures, and adds disclosure requirements identified as relevant to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The ASU’s changes related to disclosures are part of the FASB’s disclosure framework project. This guidance is effective for our fiscal 2022 (beginning May 31, 2021) with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC Topic 842, Leases , which requires lessees to reflect most leases on their balance sheet as liabilities and assets. The primary impact upon adoption will be the recognition, on a discounted basis, of our minimum commitments under noncancelable operating leases as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”) representing our right to use the underlying assets for the lease terms. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11: Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements which amended ASC Topic 842 to provide companies an alternate transition method to apply the transition provisions of the new lease standard at its adoption date instead of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. We plan to utilize this alternate transition method and will record a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We will adopt this standard on May 27, 2019, the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. To prepare for the implementation of ASC Topic 842, we formed an implementation team, including representatives from accounting, treasury, tax, legal, supply chain, and information technology. We utilized surveys to gather initial information regarding existing leases and the processes that currently exist to procure, track and account for leases globally. We are in the process of implementing our lease software solution and are continuing to identify changes to our business processes, systems and controls to support adoption of the new standard. When adopted, this ASC will result in a material increase for ROU assets and lease liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. There were no other accounting standards recently issued that had or are expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_2

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Schedule of segment net sales and product contribution margin	The adoption of ASC 606 had the following impact on segment net sales (in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales: Global $ 470.0 $ 464.7 $ 5.3 Foodservice 279.7 280.4 (0.7) Retail 123.9 123.8 0.1 Other 37.8 37.4 0.4 Total net sales $ 911.4 $ 906.3 $ 5.1 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales: Global $ 936.8 $ 933.2 $ 3.6 Foodservice 577.5 578.4 (0.9) Retail 240.1 239.9 0.2 Other 71.9 72.2 (0.3) Total net sales $ 1,826.3 $ 1,823.7 $ 2.6
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Schedule of impact of adoption of new revenue standard	The impacts of the adoption of the new revenue standard on our consolidated financial statements were as follows (in millions, except per share amounts): Consolidated Statements of Earnings Thirteen Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales $ 911.4 $ 906.3 $ 5.1 Cost of sales 662.4 659.3 3.1 Income from operations 174.0 172.0 2.0 Income tax expense 34.0 33.4 0.6 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 119.0 117.6 1.4 Earnings per share Basic $ 0.74 $ 0.73 $ 0.01 Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.73 $ 0.01 Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Net sales $ 1,826.3 $ 1,823.7 $ 2.6 Cost of sales 1,346.7 1,345.1 1.6 Income from operations 326.6 325.6 1.0 Income tax expense 68.3 68.0 0.3 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 226.8 226.1 0.7 Earnings per share Basic $ 1.47 $ 1.47 $ — Diluted $ 1.47 $ 1.46 $ 0.01 Consolidated Balance Sheets As of November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts $ 340.1 $ 250.8 $ 89.3 Inventories 628.2 698.9 (70.7) Deferred income taxes 114.8 110.6 4.2 Retained earnings 610.4 596.0 14.4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of ASC 606 Impact of Adoption Increase (Decrease) Cash flows from operating activities Net income $ 235.4 $ 234.7 $ 0.7 Deferred income taxes 27.9 27.8 0.1 Receivables (28.2) (25.5) (2.7) Inventories (149.4) (151.3) 1.9

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per common	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods presented (dollars and shares in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Numerator: Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. $ 119.0 $ 76.6 $ 226.8 $ 160.0 Less: Increase in redemption value of noncontrolling interests in excess of earnings allocated (a) 10.0 0.5 10.9 1.3 Net income available to Lamb Weston common stockholders $ 109.0 $ 76.1 $ 215.9 $ 158.7 Denominator: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 146.6 146.3 146.5 146.3 Add: Dilutive effect of employee incentive plans (b) 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.5 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 147.4 146.9 147.3 146.8 Earnings per share (a) Basic $ 0.74 $ 0.52 $ 1.47 $ 1.08 Diluted $ 0.74 $ 0.52 $ 1.47 $ 1.08 (a) During the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, net income available to common stockholders and earnings per share included accretion expense, net of estimated tax benefits, of $9.5 million, or $0.06 per share, which we recorded to increase the redeemable noncontrolling interest to the amount we agreed to pay to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in our joint venture, Lamb Weston BSW, LLC (“Lamb Weston BSW”). While the accretion, net of estimated tax benefits, reduced net income available to Lamb Weston common stockholders and earnings per share, it did not impact net income in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018, includes 100% of Lamb Weston BSW’s earnings beginning November 2, 2018, the date we entered into the definitive agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Lamb Weston BSW. See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information. (b) Potentially dilutive shares of common stock from employee incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and performance awards. As of November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, we did not have any stock-based awards that were antidilutive.

INVENTORIES (Tables)

INVENTORIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
INVENTORIES (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
INVENTORIES
Schedule of major classes of inventories	The components of inventories were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Raw materials and packaging $ 218.9 $ 87.2 Finished goods 375.6 430.5 Supplies and other 33.7 32.0 Inventories (a) $ 628.2 $ 549.7 (a) See Note 2, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, for more information on the impact the adoption of ASC 606 had on inventories.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Schedule of components of property, plant and equipment	The components of property, plant and equipment were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Land and land improvements $ 141.5 $ 139.8 Buildings, machinery, and equipment 2,249.5 2,212.6 Furniture, fixtures, office equipment, and other 100.1 101.0 Construction in progress 248.6 127.9 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 2,739.7 2,581.3 Less accumulated depreciation (1,218.3) (1,160.5) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,521.4 $ 1,420.8

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIAB_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill as allocated to each segment were as follows (dollars in millions): Global Foodservice Retail Other Total Balance at May 27, 2018 $ 76.9 $ 42.8 $ 10.9 $ 4.5 $ 135.1 Foreign currency translation adjustment (2.5) — — — (2.5) Balance at November 25, 2018 $ 74.4 $ 42.8 $ 10.9 $ 4.5 $ 132.6
Schedule of other identifiable intangible assets	Other identifiable intangible assets were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, 2018 May 27, 2018 Weighted Weighted Average Gross Average Gross Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated (in years) Amount Amortization (in years) Amount Amortization Non-amortizing intangible assets (a) n/a $ 18.0 $ — n/a $ 18.0 $ — Amortizing intangible assets (b) 13 34.9 18.5 14 35.2 17.8 $ 52.9 $ 18.5 $ 53.2 $ 17.8 (a) Non-amortizing intangible assets are comprised of brands and trademarks. (b) Amortizing intangible assets are principally composed of customer relationships, licensing arrangements, and intellectual property. During the thirteen weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, amortization expense was $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During both the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 and November 26, 2017, amortization expense was $1.1 million. Foreign intangible assets are affected by foreign currency translation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OT_2

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and postretirement benefit plans	The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows (dollars in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Pension Plans Post-Retirement Plan November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 2.1 $ 1.9 $ — $ — Interest cost 0.2 0.1 0.1 — Expected return on plan assets (0.3) (0.1) — — Net amortization of unrecognized amounts Actuarial loss — — 0.2 — Net periodic benefit cost (a) $ 2.0 $ 1.9 $ 0.3 $ — Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Pension Plans Post-Retirement Plan November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Service cost $ 4.2 $ 3.9 $ — $ — Interest cost 0.4 0.2 0.1 — Expected return on plan assets (0.5) (0.2) — — Net amortization of unrecognized amounts Actuarial loss — — 0.4 — Net periodic benefit cost (a) $ 4.1 $ 3.9 $ 0.5 $ — (a) Service costs are reflected in “Cost of sales” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Interest costs and expected return on plan assets are reflected in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)

ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Schedule of components of accrued liabilities	The components of accrued liabilities were as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Obligation for acquisition of remaining 50.01% interest of Lamb Weston BSW (a) $ 78.2 $ — Compensation and benefits 70.4 91.7 Accrued trade promotions 43.9 45.4 Dividends payable 28.0 28.0 Accrued interest 10.4 10.8 Franchise, property, and sales and use taxes 9.6 9.6 Income taxes payable 3.7 3.1 Other 23.8 27.4 Accrued liabilities $ 268.0 $ 216.0 (a) See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information.

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS
Schedule of debt, including financing obligations	At November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018, our debt, including financing obligations was as follows (dollars in millions): November 25, May 27, 2018 2018 Short-term borrowings: Revolving credit facility $ — $ — Other credit facilities 13.1 9.6 13.1 9.6 Long-term debt: Term loan facility, due 2021 616.0 632.8 4.625% senior notes, due 2024 833.0 833.0 4.875% senior notes, due 2026 833.0 833.0 Lamb Weston BSW installment notes 27.2 28.0 2,309.2 2,326.8 Financing obligations: 4.35% lease financing obligation due May 2030 66.1 66.8 Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040 (a) 14.2 12.2 80.3 79.0 Total debt and financing obligations 2,402.6 2,415.4 Debt issuance costs (28.2) (30.4) Short-term borrowings (13.1) (9.6) Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations (39.5) (38.7) Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 2,321.8 $ 2,336.7 (a) The interest rates on our lease financing obligations range from 2.59% to 5.00% as of November 25, 2018 and 2.39% to 5.00% as of May 27, 2018.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Schedule of stock option activity	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Aggregate Exercise Remaining Intrinsic Price Contractual Value (a) Shares (per share) Term (Years) (in millions) Outstanding at May 27, 2018 651,606 $ 29.08 Granted — — Exercised (40,406) 26.62 Forfeited/cancelled (408) 30.67 Outstanding at November 25, 2018 610,792 $ 29.24 6.8 $ 31.7 Exercisable at November 25, 2018 487,116 $ 27.41 6.5 $ 26.2 (a) The aggregate intrinsic values represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between our closing stock price on the last trading day of our fiscal 2019 second quarter, or November 23, 2018, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options at the end of the quarter. The amount changes based on the fair market value of our stock.
The schedule of RSU and Performance Share activity	Stock-Settled Cash-Settled Performance Shares Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Average Grant- Grant- Grant- Date Fair Date Fair Date Fair Shares Value Shares Value Shares Value Outstanding at May 27, 2018 581,875 $ 36.84 285,652 $ 28.54 160,270 $ 39.82 Granted (a) 201,080 70.03 — — 86,706 69.75 Performance condition adjustment (b) — — — — 97,803 40.35 Vested (c) (138,293) 29.80 (155,700) 28.59 (41,832) 26.84 Forfeited/expired/cancelled (5,496) 52.36 (4,323) 30.46 — — Outstanding at November 25, 2018 639,166 $ 48.67 125,629 $ 28.42 302,947 $ 50.35 (a) Granted represents new grants and dividend equivalents accrued. (b) Amount represents adjustment for performance results attained on Performance Shares during the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018. (c) The aggregate fair value of awards that vested during the twenty-six weeks ended November 25, 2018 was $24.1 million, which represents the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs and Performance Shares vested. The number of RSUs and Performance Shares vested includes shares of common stock that we withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
Schedule of compensation expenses for stock-based awards recognized, net of forfeitures	Our share-based compensation expense is recorded in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.” Compensation expense for share-based awards recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, net of forfeitures, was as follows (dollars in millions): Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Stock options $ 0.1 $ 0.4 $ 0.2 $ 1.0 Stock-settled RSUs 2.7 2.5 4.9 4.4 Performance Shares 2.2 0.9 4.1 1.1 Stock-settled compensation expense 5.0 3.8 9.2 6.5 Cash-settled RSUs (a) 1.6 2.8 3.7 3.7 Total compensation expense 6.6 6.6 12.9 10.2 Income tax benefit (b) (1.5) (2.4) (3.0) (3.8) Total compensation expense, net of tax benefit $ 5.1 $ 4.2 $ 9.9 $ 6.4 (a) All cash-settled RSUs are marked-to-market and presented within “Accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. (b) Income tax benefit represents the marginal tax rate.
Schedule of total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to stock-based payments	Based on estimates at November 25, 2018, total unrecognized compensation expense related to share-based payments was as follows (dollars in millions): Remaining Weighted Unrecognized Average Compensation Recognition Expense Period (in years) Stock options $ 0.2 0.9 Stock-settled RSUs 20.2 2.2 Cash-settled RSUs 2.1 0.6 Performance shares 15.9 2.1 Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 38.4 2.1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of November 25, 2018 and May 27, 2018 (dollars in millions): As of November 25, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Deferred compensation assets $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative assets (a) — 0.5 — 0.5 Total assets $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ — $ 1.0 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (a) $ — $ 4.1 $ — $ 4.1 Deferred compensation liabilities (b) — 14.5 — 14.5 Total liabilities $ — $ 18.6 $ — $ 18.6 As of May 27, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Deferred compensation assets $ 0.5 $ — $ — $ 0.5 Derivative assets (a) — 0.8 — 0.8 Total assets $ 0.5 $ 0.8 $ — $ 1.3 Liabilities: Derivative liabilities (a) $ — $ 1.4 $ — $ 1.4 Deferred compensation liabilities (b) — 12.4 — 12.4 Total liabilities $ — $ 13.8 $ — $ 13.8 (a) The fair values of our Level 2 derivative assets and liabilities were determined using valuation models that use market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities. Derivative assets and liabilities included in Level 2 primarily represent commodity swap and option contracts. (b) The fair values of our Level 2 deferred compensation liabilities were valued using third-party valuations, which are based on the net asset values of mutual funds in our retirement plans. While the underlying assets are actively traded on an exchange, the funds are not.

STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY (Tables)

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Changes in AOCI, net of tax	The following table details the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (except for currency translation adjustments) (dollars in millions). Amounts in parenthesis indicate losses. Foreign Accumulated Currency Pension and Other Translation Post-Retirement Comprehensive Gains (Losses) Benefits Loss Balance as of May 27, 2018 $ (1.2) $ (3.1) $ (4.3) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax (11.9) — (11.9) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax — 0.3 0.3 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (11.9) 0.3 (11.6) Balance as of November 25, 2018 $ (13.1) $ (2.8) $ (15.9)

SEGMENTS (Tables)

SEGMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
SEGMENTS (Tables)	Nov. 25, 2018
SEGMENTS
Schedule of segment information	Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-Six Weeks Ended November 25, November 26, November 25, November 26, (in millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net sales: Global $ 470.0 $ 416.9 $ 936.8 $ 830.8 Foodservice 279.7 272.8 577.5 552.2 Retail 123.9 102.0 240.1 194.0 Other 37.8 32.9 71.9 65.1 Total net sales 911.4 824.6 1,826.3 1,642.1 Product contribution margin (a): Global 112.4 87.6 206.9 162.0 Foodservice 97.4 91.9 199.4 182.7 Retail 25.9 19.3 48.6 35.8 Other 7.2 3.9 12.2 15.1 Total product contribution margin 242.9 202.7 467.1 395.6 Other selling, general and administrative expenses (a) (b) 68.9 62.9 140.5 118.2 Income from operations 174.0 139.8 326.6 277.4 Interest expense, net 26.2 27.4 53.0 52.6 Income tax expense 34.0 41.5 68.3 85.6 Equity method investment earnings 10.2 12.1 30.1 32.1 Net income 124.0 83.0 235.4 171.3 Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests (c) 5.0 6.4 8.6 11.3 Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. $ 119.0 $ 76.6 $ 226.8 $ 160.0 (a) Product contribution margin is defined as net sales, less cost of sales and advertising and promotion expenses. Other selling, general and administrative expenses include all selling, general and administrative expenses other than advertising and promotion expenses. (b) The thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended November 26, 2017, include $4.0 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of pre-tax expenses related to the Separation. (c) On November 2, 2018, we entered into the BSW Agreement to acquire the remaining 50.01% interest in our Lamb Weston BSW joint venture. The Consolidated Statements of Earnings include 100% of Lamb Weston BSW’s earnings beginning November 2, 2018. See Note 9, Investments in Joint Ventures, for more information.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMM_3

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reportable Segments (Details) - segment	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Number of reportable segments	4	4	4	4

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMM_4

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - General Information (Details) shares in Millions	Nov. 09, 2016shares
Related Party Transactions
Divestiture of stock pro rata distribution (as a percent)	100.00%
Conagra
Related Party Transactions
Issuance of common stock at separation (in shares)	146

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_3

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Adoption of ASU 2014-09 (Details) $ in Millions	May 28, 2018USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standard	$ 13.7

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_4

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Net sales	$ 911.4	$ 824.6	$ 1,826.3	$ 1,642.1
Cost of sales	662.4	616.4	1,346.7	1,237.6
Income from operations	174	139.8	326.6	277.4
Income tax expense	34	41.5	68.3	85.6
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 119	$ 76.6	$ 226.8	$ 160
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.52	$ 1.47	$ 1.08
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.52	$ 1.47	$ 1.08
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Net sales	$ 906.3		$ 1,823.7
Cost of sales	659.3		1,345.1
Income from operations	172		325.6
Income tax expense	33.4		68
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 117.6		$ 226.1
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.73		$ 1.47
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.73		$ 1.46
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Net sales	$ 5.1		$ 2.6
Cost of sales	3.1		1.6
Income from operations	2		1
Income tax expense	0.6		0.3
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 1.4		$ 0.7
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01		$ 0.01

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_5

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 340.1	$ 225.9
Inventories	628.2	549.7
Deferred tax liabilities	114.8	92.1
Retained earnings	610.4	$ 426.4
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	250.8
Inventories	698.9
Deferred tax liabilities	110.6
Retained earnings	596
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	89.3
Inventories	(70.7)
Deferred tax liabilities	4.2
Retained earnings	$ 14.4

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_6

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 124	$ 83	$ 235.4	$ 171.3
Deferred income taxes			27.9	19.4
Receivables			(28.2)	(39.2)
Inventories			(149.4)	$ (137.9)
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income			234.7
Deferred income taxes			27.8
Receivables			(25.5)
Inventories			(151.3)
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income			0.7
Deferred income taxes			0.1
Receivables			(2.7)
Inventories			$ 1.9

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_7

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	$ 911.4	$ 824.6	$ 1,826.3	$ 1,642.1
Global
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	470	416.9	936.8	830.8
Foodservice
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	279.7	272.8	577.5	552.2
Retail
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	123.9	102	240.1	194
Other
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	37.8	$ 32.9	71.9	$ 65.1
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	906.3		1,823.7
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Global
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	464.7		933.2
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Foodservice
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	280.4		578.4
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Retail
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	123.8		239.9
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Other
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	37.4		72.2
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	5.1		2.6
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Global
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	5.3		3.6
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Foodservice
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	(0.7)		(0.9)
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Retail
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	0.1		0.2
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 \| Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 \| Other
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Revenue	$ 0.4		$ (0.3)

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_8

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Practical Expedients and Exemptions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
Practical Expedients and Exemptions
Incremental costs of obtaining a contract as expense when incurred if the amortization period of assets would recognize	true

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computatio

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$ 119	$ 76.6	$ 226.8	$ 160
Less: Increase in redemption value of noncontrolling interests in excess of earnings allocated	10	0.5	10.9	1.3
Net income available to Lamb Weston common stockholders	$ 109	$ 76.1	$ 215.9	$ 158.7
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	146.6	146.3	146.5	146.3
Add: Dilutive effect of employee incentive plans	0.8	0.6	0.8	0.5
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	147.4	146.9	147.3	146.8
Earnings per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.52	$ 1.47	$ 1.08
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 0.52	$ 1.47	$ 1.08

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable I

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Pro Forma (Details) - Lamb Weston BSW, LLC - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 25, 2018
Pro Forma Information
Net income available to common stockholders	$ (9.5)	$ (9.5)
Basic and diluted earning per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.06)

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable_2

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Noncontrolling Interest (Details)	Nov. 01, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest (as a percent)	50.01%

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable_3

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Ownership Interest (Details)	Nov. 02, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement (as a percent)	100.00%

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Antidiluti

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Stock options
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Stock-settled restricted stock units
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Cash-settled RSUs
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Performance shares
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	0	0	0	0

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 26, 2017
Conagra \| Transition services agreement
Related Party Transactions
Related party transaction expenses	$ 0.8	$ 2.1

INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Expen

INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense	$ 34	$ 41.5	$ 68.3	$ 85.6

INCOME TAXES - Tax Act (Details

INCOME TAXES - Tax Act (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES - Tax Act (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	May 27, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
INCOME TAXES
Federal statutory tax rate (as a percent)					21.00%		35.00%
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	21.50%	33.30%	22.50%	33.30%
Provisional net tax benefit						$ 28.4
Net tax benefit for the re-measurement of U.S. deferred taxes						39.9
Transition tax						$ 11.5

INCOME TAXES - Income Taxes Pai

INCOME TAXES - Income Taxes Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$ 36	$ 60.2

INVENTORIES (Details)

INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Major classes of inventories
Raw materials and packaging	$ 218.9	$ 87.2
Finished goods	375.6	430.5
Supplies and other	33.7	32
Inventories	$ 628.2	$ 549.7

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	$ 2,739.7	$ 2,581.3
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,218.3)	(1,160.5)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	1,521.4	1,420.8
Land and land improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	141.5	139.8
Buildings, machinery, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	2,249.5	2,212.6
Furniture, fixtures, office equipment, and other
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	100.1	101
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	$ 248.6	$ 127.9

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_2

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation expense	$ 36.9	$ 33.9	$ 73.7	$ 63.2

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_3

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Purchases in Accounts Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable	$ 35.8	$ 27.9

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT_4

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Interest Capitalized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Interest capitalized	$ 2.1	$ 0.5	$ 3.5	$ 2.8

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIAB_3

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning period	$ 135.1
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2.5)
Balance at the end of the period	132.6
Global
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning period	76.9
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2.5)
Balance at the end of the period	74.4
Foodservice
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning period	42.8
Balance at the end of the period	42.8
Retail
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning period	10.9
Balance at the end of the period	10.9
Other
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning period	4.5
Balance at the end of the period	$ 4.5

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIAB_4

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Weighted Average Useful Life (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Weighted Average
Amortizing Intangible Assets
Weighted Average Useful Life, amortizing intangible assets (in years)	13 years	14 years

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIAB_5

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Gross Carrying Amount, non-amortizing intangible assets	$ 18	$ 18
Gross Carrying Amount, amortizing intangible assets	34.9	35.2
Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill	52.9	53.2
Accumulated Amortization, amortizing intangible assets	18.5	17.8
Total intangible assets, net of amortization, excluding goodwill	$ 34.4	$ 35.4

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIAB_6

GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
GOODWILL AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Amortization expense	$ 0.5	$ 0.6	$ 1.1	$ 1.1

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES -

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Ownership Interest (Details) - Lamb Weston BSW, LLC	Nov. 02, 2018
Ownership Interest
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent)	50.01%
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement (as a percent)	100.00%

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_2

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Consideration Transferred (Details) - Lamb Weston BSW, LLC - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Nov. 02, 2018
Consideration Transferred
Call option		$ 65
Additional payment		$ 13
Cash paid of purchase price	$ 50
Cash payable	$ 28.2

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_3

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - General Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 01, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated
Noncontrolling interest (as a percent)			50.01%
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated
Accretion to redemption value	$ 9.5	$ 9.5

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_4

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2018USD ($)
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets related to acquired assets	$ 9.2

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_5

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Pro Forma (Details) - Lamb Weston BSW, LLC - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 25, 2018
Pro Forma Information
Net income available to common stockholders	$ (9.5)	$ (9.5)
Basic and diluted earning per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.06)

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_6

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Transactions (Details) - Co-venturer - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Related Party Transactions
Purchases	$ 7.1	$ 12.5	$ 24.6	$ 29.3
Costs	$ 1.3	$ 1.2	$ 2.5	$ 2.5

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_7

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Other Investments and Variable Interest Entity - Not Consolidated (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018
Lamb-Weston Meijer v.o.f.
Variable Interest Entity - Not Consolidated
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%
Lamb-Weston RDO Frozen
Variable Interest Entity - Not Consolidated
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_8

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Transactions with Ventures - Carrying Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES
Carrying value of equity method investments	$ 218.2	$ 219.8

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES_9

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Transactions with Ventures - Sales and Payments (Details) - Corporate Joint Venture - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Related Party Transactions
Net sales	$ 7.6	$ 5.9	$ 14.1	$ 11
Payments	$ 3.2	$ 3	$ 5.9	$ 5.5

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURE_10

INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES - Transactions with Ventures - Dividends Received (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES
Dividends received from equity method investments	$ 9	$ 9.9	$ 25.6	$ 22.8

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OT_3

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Pension Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and postretirement benefit plans
Service cost	$ 2.1	$ 1.9	$ 4.2	$ 3.9
Interest cost	0.2	0.1	0.4	0.2
Expected return on plan assets	(0.3)	(0.1)	(0.5)	(0.2)
Net periodic benefit cost	2	$ 1.9	4.1	$ 3.9
Post-Retirement Plan
Components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and postretirement benefit plans
Interest cost	0.1		0.1
Actuarial loss	0.2		0.4
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 0.3		$ 0.5

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OT_4

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS - Funding and Cash Flows - Contributions (Details) - Pension Plans $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Contributions
Employer contributions	$ 0.1	$ 0.3
Required minimum contribution reminder of fiscal 2019	$ 0.1	$ 0.1

ACCRUED LIABILITIES - Tabular D

ACCRUED LIABILITIES - Tabular Disclosure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Obligation for acquisition of remaining 50.01% interest of Lamb Weston BSW	$ 78.2
Compensation and benefits	70.4	$ 91.7
Accrued trade promotions	43.9	45.4
Dividends payable	28	28
Accrued interest	10.4	10.8
Franchise, property, and sales and use taxes	9.6	9.6
Income taxes payable	3.7	3.1
Other	23.8	27.4
Accrued liabilities	$ 268	$ 216

ACCRUED LIABILITIES - Additiona

ACCRUED LIABILITIES - Additional Information (Details)	Nov. 01, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest (as a percent)	50.01%

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATION_2

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS - Tabular Disclosure - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Debt and Financing Obligations
Short-term borrowings	$ 13.1	$ 9.6
Long-term debt	2,309.2	2,326.8
Financing obligations:	80.3	79
Total debt and financing obligations	2,402.6	2,415.4
4.625% Senior Notes, due 2024 \| Senior Notes
Debt and Financing Obligations
Long-term debt	833	833
4.875% Senior Notes, due 2026 \| Senior Notes
Debt and Financing Obligations
Long-term debt	833	833
Revolving Credit Facility, November 2016 \| Secured Debt \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt and Financing Obligations
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Term Loan Facility, due 2021 \| Secured Debt
Debt and Financing Obligations
Long-term debt	616	632.8
Other credit facilities
Debt and Financing Obligations
Short-term borrowings	13.1	9.6
Lamb Weston BSW Installment Notes
Debt and Financing Obligations
Long-term debt	27.2	28
4.35% lease financing obligation due May 2030
Debt and Financing Obligations
Financing obligations:	66.1	66.8
Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040
Debt and Financing Obligations
Financing obligations:	$ 14.2	$ 12.2

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATION_3

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS - Tabular Disclosure - Current and Noncurrent (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Debt and Financing Obligations
Total debt and financing obligations	$ 2,402.6	$ 2,415.4
Debt issuance costs	(28.2)	(30.4)
Short-term borrowings	(13.1)	(9.6)
Current portion of long-term debt and financing obligations	(39.5)	(38.7)
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	$ 2,321.8	$ 2,336.7

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATION_4

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS - Tabular Disclosure - Interest Rates (Details)	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
4.625% Senior Notes, due 2024 \| Senior Notes
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.625%	4.625%
4.875% Senior Notes, due 2026 \| Senior Notes
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.875%	4.875%
4.35% lease financing obligation due May 2030
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.35%	4.35%
Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040 \| Minimum
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.59%	2.39%
Lease financing obligations due on various dates through 2040 \| Maximum
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.00%	5.00%

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATION_5

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS - Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Debt and Financing Obligations
Short-term borrowings	$ 13.1	$ 9.6
Revolving Credit Facility, November 2016 \| Secured Debt \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt and Financing Obligations
Short-term borrowings	0	$ 0
Available amount	496.6
Letter of credit outstanding	3.4
Minimum borrowings during the period	0
Maximum borrowings during the period	$ 29.5
Average interest rate (as a percent)	3.60%

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATION_6

DEBT AND FINANCING OBLIGATIONS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Debt and Financing Obligations
Interest paid	$ 46	$ 45.5	$ 53.3	$ 51.6

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Gene

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - General Information (Details) shares in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018shares
Stock-based Compensation
Shares authorized under our equity incentive plans (in shares)	10
Available for future grant (in shares)	7.8

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stoc

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Details) - Stock options $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) \| shares	651,606
Exercised (in shares) \| shares	(40,406)
Forfeited/cancelled (in shares) \| shares	(408)
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) \| shares	610,792
Weighted-Average Exercise Price (per share)
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 29.08
Exercised (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	26.62
Forfeited/cancelled (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	30.67
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 29.24
Additional information
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term - Outstanding (in years)	6 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Outstanding \| $	$ 31.7
Shares - Exercisable at end of year (in shares) \| shares	487,116
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Exercisable (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 27.41
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term - Exercisable (in years)	6 years 6 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Exercisable \| $	$ 26.2

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Rest

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Unit and Performance-based Restricted Stock Unit - Tabular Disclosure (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018$ / sharesshares
Stock-settled restricted stock units
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) \| shares	581,875
Granted (in shares) \| shares	201,080
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(138,293)
Forfeited/expired/cancelled (in shares) \| shares	(5,496)
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) \| shares	639,166
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 36.84
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	70.03
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	29.80
Forfeited/expired/cancelled (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	52.36
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 48.67
Cash-settled RSUs
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) \| shares	285,652
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(155,700)
Forfeited/expired/cancelled (in shares) \| shares	(4,323)
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) \| shares	125,629
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 28.54
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	28.59
Forfeited/expired/cancelled (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	30.46
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 28.42
Performance shares
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) \| shares	160,270
Granted (in shares) \| shares	86,706
Performance condition adjustment \| shares	97,803
Vested (in shares) \| shares	(41,832)
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) \| shares	302,947
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 39.82
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	69.75
Performance condition adjustment (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	40.35
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	26.84
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 50.35

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Re_2

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Unit and Performance-based Restricted Stock Unit - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Stock-based Compensation
Aggregate fair value of awards vested	$ 24.1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Comp

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Compensation expense
Stock-settled compensation expense	$ 5	$ 3.8	$ 9.2	$ 6.5
Cash-settled RSUs	1.6	2.8	3.7	3.7
Share-based compensation expense	6.6	6.6	12.9	10.2
Income tax benefit	(1.5)	(2.4)	(3)	(3.8)
Total compensation expense, net of tax benefit	5.1	4.2	9.9	6.4
Stock options
Compensation expense
Stock-settled compensation expense	0.1	0.4	0.2	1
Stock-settled restricted stock units
Compensation expense
Stock-settled compensation expense	2.7	2.5	4.9	4.4
Performance shares
Compensation expense
Stock-settled compensation expense	$ 2.2	$ 0.9	$ 4.1	$ 1.1

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Unre

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Unrecognized Compensation Expense, Net of Estimated Forfeitures (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 38.4
Remaining Weighted Average Recognition Period (in years)	2 years 1 month 6 days
Stock options
Unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 0.2
Remaining Weighted Average Recognition Period (in years)	10 months 24 days
Stock-settled restricted stock units
Unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 20.2
Remaining Weighted Average Recognition Period (in years)	2 years 2 months 12 days
Cash-settled RSUs
Unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 2.1
Remaining Weighted Average Recognition Period (in years)	7 months 6 days
Performance shares
Unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 15.9
Remaining Weighted Average Recognition Period (in years)	2 years 1 month 6 days

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018	May 27, 2018
Assets:
Deferred compensation assets	$ 0.5	$ 0.5
Derivative assets	0.5	0.8
Total assets	1	1.3
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	4.1	1.4
Deferred compensation liabilities	14.5	12.4
Total liabilities	18.6	13.8
Level 1
Assets:
Deferred compensation assets	0.5	0.5
Total assets	0.5	0.5
Level 2
Assets:
Derivative assets	0.5	0.8
Total assets	0.5	0.8
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	4.1	1.4
Deferred compensation liabilities	14.5	12.4
Total liabilities	$ 18.6	$ 13.8

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Debt

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Debt Outstanding (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Carrying Value \| Fixed rate debt
Fair Value Measurements
Debt	$ 1,687
Carrying Value \| Variable rate debt
Fair Value Measurements
Debt	635.3
Level 2 \| Fair Value \| Fixed rate debt
Fair Value Measurements
Debt	$ 1,638.2

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share Re

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share Repurchase Program (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 20, 2018USD ($)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Authorization to repurchase common stock not to exceed	$ 250

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividend

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends Declared (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 24, 2019	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Common stock
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.19125	$ 0.18750	$ 0.38250	$ 0.37500
Dividends declared per common share, declared date	Dec. 20, 2018
Dividends declared per common share, payable date	Mar. 1, 2019
Dividends declared per common share, record date	Feb. 1, 2019

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Divide_2

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Dividends
Dividends paid	$ 56	$ 54.8

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Changes

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Changes in AOCI (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
Changes in AOCI:
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ (334.8)
Balance at the end of the period	(167.1)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in AOCI:
Balance at the beginning of the period	(4.3)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	(11.9)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax	0.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(11.6)
Balance at the end of the period	(15.9)
Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Changes in AOCI:
Balance at the beginning of the period	(1.2)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax	(11.9)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(11.9)
Balance at the end of the period	(13.1)
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits
Changes in AOCI:
Balance at the beginning of the period	(3.1)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax	0.3
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	0.3
Balance at the end of the period	$ (2.8)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Settleme

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Settlement Gains on Pension and Post-retirement Benefits Included in AOCI (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 25, 2018USD ($)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Net amount of settlement losses on pension and post-retirement benefits included in AOCI to be amortized over the next 12 months, before ta	$ (0.7)
Net amount of settlement losses on pension and post-retirement benefits included in AOCI to be amortized over the next 12 months, after tax	$ (0.5)

SEGMENTS - General Information

SEGMENTS - General Information (Details) - segment	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
SEGMENTS - General Information (Details) - segment	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Segments
Number of operating segments	4	4	4	4

SEGMENTS - General Financial In

SEGMENTS - General Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Segment information
Revenue	$ 911.4	$ 824.6	$ 1,826.3	$ 1,642.1
Product contribution margin	242.9	202.7	467.1	395.6
Other selling, general and administrative expenses	68.9	62.9	140.5	118.2
Income from operations	174	139.8	326.6	277.4
Interest expense, net	26.2	27.4	53	52.6
Income tax expense	34	41.5	68.3	85.6
Equity method investment earnings	10.2	12.1	30.1	32.1
Net income	124	83	235.4	171.3
Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	6.4	8.6	11.3
Net income attributable to Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	119	76.6	226.8	160
Global
Segment information
Revenue	470	416.9	936.8	830.8
Product contribution margin	112.4	87.6	206.9	162
Foodservice
Segment information
Revenue	279.7	272.8	577.5	552.2
Product contribution margin	97.4	91.9	199.4	182.7
Retail
Segment information
Revenue	123.9	102	240.1	194
Product contribution margin	25.9	19.3	48.6	35.8
Other
Segment information
Revenue	37.8	32.9	71.9	65.1
Product contribution margin	$ 7.2	$ 3.9	$ 12.2	$ 15.1

SEGMENTS - Separation-related E

SEGMENTS - Separation-related Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 26, 2017
SEGMENTS
Pre-tax expense related to Separation	$ 4	$ 6.2

SEGMENTS - Variable Interest En

SEGMENTS - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Noncontrolling Interest (Details)	Nov. 01, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest (as a percent)	50.01%

SEGMENTS - Variable Interest _2

SEGMENTS - Variable Interest Entity - Consolidated - Acquisition - Ownership Interest (Details)	Nov. 02, 2018
Lamb Weston BSW, LLC
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement
Ownership interest the date we entered into the definitive agreement (as a percent)	100.00%

SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Net

SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Net Sales (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Net Sales (Details)	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017	Nov. 25, 2018	Nov. 26, 2017
Net sales \| Customer Concentration Risk \| McDonald's Corporation
Other information
Concentration risk (as a percent)	10.00%	11.00%	10.00%	11.00%

SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Acc

SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Accounts Receivable (Details)	12 Months Ended
SEGMENTS - Concentrations - Accounts Receivable (Details)	May 27, 2018
Accounts Receivable \| Credit Concentration Risk \| Customer One
Other information
Concentration risk (as a percent)	12.00%

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) - Dec. 21, 2018 - Subsequent Event - Frozen Potato Processor in Australia lb in Millions, $ in Millions, $ in Millions	AUD ($)lb	USD ($)lb
Ownership Interest
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%
Consideration Transferred
Consideration transferred	$ 125	$ 90
Increase in production capacity	50	50