Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net earnings $ 49,530 $ 58,340 $ 105,477 $ 119,932
Foreign currency translation loss (53,714) (18,302) (96,539) (5,108)
Net gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $(102), ($61), ($665) and $39, respectively 159 108 1,195 (64)
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $2,550, $2,585, $3,896, and $4,372, respectively 7,386 4,044 12,276 7,270
Total comprehensive income $ 3,361 $ 44,190 $ 22,409 $ 122,030