Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 44,221 $ 40,222
Accounts receivable, net 223,760 185,693
Inventories, net 223,235 146,154
Deferred income taxes 32,461 30,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 22,807 12,578
Current assets of discontinued operations   44,802
Total Current Assets 546,484 460,150
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Land, buildings, and improvements 51,901 48,301
Machinery and equipment 263,250 228,270
Gross property, plant and equipment 315,151 276,571
Less: Accumulated depreciation (186,502) (168,189)
Property, Plant and Equipment, net 128,649 108,382
Goodwill 888,466 704,889
Other Intangibles, net 479,406 336,978
Other Long-term assets 13,676 11,304
Total Assets 2,056,681 1,621,703
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Trade accounts payable 170,084 130,051
Accrued compensation and benefits 71,639 53,212
Short-term borrowings 2,690  
Income taxes payable 19,342 17,903
Other current liabilities 66,548 74,561
Current liabilities of discontinued operations   37,695
Total Current Liabilities 330,303 313,422
Long-term Debt, less current maturities 522,727 367,380
Deferred Income Taxes 165,945 110,230
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Liabilities 18,864 28,072
Other Long-term Liabilities 99,829 62,878
Shareholders' Equity    
Class A common stock, $0.20 par value per share, authorized 168,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 68,657,234 and 68,056,387 shares, respectively 13,731 13,610
Additional paid-in capital (154,231) (175,157)
Retained earnings 1,077,192 968,373
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (17,679) (67,105)
Stock held in trust (2,137) (1,934)
Deferred compensation liability 2,137 1,934
Total Shareholders' Equity 919,013 739,721
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 2,056,681 $ 1,621,703