Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands
May 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,299 $ 40,222
Accounts receivable, net 233,620 185,693
Inventories, net 213,265 146,154
Deferred income taxes 33,011 30,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,144 12,578
Current assets of discontinued operations   44,802
Total Current Assets 573,339 460,150
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Land, buildings, and improvements 51,455 48,301
Machinery and equipment 250,041 228,270
Gross property, plant and equipment 301,496 276,571
Less: Accumulated depreciation (190,727) (168,189)
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 110,769 108,382
Goodwill 812,095 704,889
Other Intangibles, net 419,395 336,978
Other Long-term Assets 13,617 11,304
Total Assets 1,929,215 1,621,703
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Trade accounts payable 172,252 130,051
Accrued compensation and benefits 55,840 53,212
Current maturities of long-term debt 1,250  
Income taxes payable 58,749 50,318
Other current liabilities 75,852 74,561
Current liabilities of discontinued operations   37,695
Total Current Liabilities 363,943 345,837
Long-term Debt 465,966 367,380
Deferred Income Taxes 131,881 110,230
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Liabilities 27,723 28,072
Other Long-term Liabilities 61,839 30,463
Shareholders' Equity    
Class A common stock, $0.20 par value per share, authorized 168,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 68,620,957 and 68,056,387 shares, respectively 13,724 13,610
Additional paid-in capital (157,290) (175,157)
Retained earnings 1,038,558 968,373
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (17,129) (67,105)
Stock held in trust (2,081) (1,934)
Deferred compensation liability 2,081 1,934
Total Shareholders' Equity 877,863 739,721
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,929,215 $ 1,621,703