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Income Taxes

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Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2024, and May 31, 2023, was 3.0% and 39.6%, respectively.

For the three months ended May 31, 2024, our effective tax rate was lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to (i) a net income tax benefit recognized as a result of the resolution of various tax examinations and assessments related to prior periods, (ii) the benefit of lower effective tax rates applicable to our foreign businesses, and (iii) a decrease in the valuation allowance related to our investment in Canopy.

For the three months ended May 31, 2023, our effective tax rate was higher than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to an increase in the valuation allowance related to our investment in Canopy, partially offset by (i) a net income tax benefit recognized as a result of a change in tax entity classification and (ii) the benefit of lower effective tax rates applicable to our foreign businesses.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development introduced a framework under Pillar Two which includes a global minimum tax rate of 15%. Many jurisdictions in which we do business have started to enact laws implementing Pillar Two. We are monitoring these developments and currently do not believe these rules will have a material impact on our financial condition and/or consolidated results.