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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012
Feb. 28, 2011
Operating Activities    
Net earnings $ 69,349 $ 33,819
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 26,610 25,184
Net loss on disposal of business   13,742
Stock-based compensation expense 6,962 4,813
Benefit for deferred income taxes (2,254) (1,390)
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 997 1,914
Other non-cash adjustments (346) (46)
Changes in components of working capital and other:    
Accounts receivable (17,107) (8,569)
Inventories (1,060) (25,592)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (2,137) 3,593
Trade accounts payable (8,128) (6,304)
Income taxes payable 36 5,270
Accrued compensation and benefits (14,098) (9,419)
Other liabilities (6,823) (16,719)
Net cash provided by operating activities 52,001 20,296
Investing Activities    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 7,775 266
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of transaction costs   3,463
Capital expenditures (10,452) (8,291)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (18,907) (158,533)
Net cash used in investing activities (21,584) (163,095)
Financing Activities    
Net (repayments) borrowings on revolving credit facilities (167) 41,169
Issuance of term loans   100,000
Repurchases of 2% Convertible Notes   (34)
Debt issuance costs   (5,197)
Purchase of treasury shares (20,410)  
Stock option exercises and related tax benefits 5,507 6,813
Cash dividend (2,748) (2,716)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (17,818) 140,035
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 1,625 2,942
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 14,224 178
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 44,221 40,222
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 58,445 $ 40,400