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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings [Abstract]    
Net sales $ 392,799 $ 318,412
Cost of products sold 240,191 196,559
Gross profit 152,608 121,853
Selling, administrative and engineering expenses 88,109 74,192
Amortization of intangible assets 7,218 6,089
Operating profit 57,281 41,572
Financing costs, net 8,222 7,552
Other expense, net 657 448
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 48,402 33,572
Income tax expense 11,228 6,911
Earnings from continuing operations 37,174 26,661
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   (771)
Net earnings $ 37,174 $ 25,890
Earnings from continuing operations per share:    
Basic $ 0.54 $ 0.39
Diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.36
Earnings per share:    
Basic $ 0.54 $ 0.38
Diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.35
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic 68,421 68,000
Diluted 75,142 74,876