Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Net sales $ 377,248 $ 392,799
Cost of products sold 230,262 240,191
Gross profit 146,986 152,608
Selling, administrative and engineering expenses 87,830 88,109
Amortization of intangible assets 7,854 7,218
Operating profit 51,302 57,281
Financing costs, net 6,322 8,222
Other expense, net 364 657
Earnings before income tax expense 44,616 48,402
Income tax expense 8,273 11,228
Net earnings $ 36,343 $ 37,174
Earnings per share:    
Basic $ 0.50 $ 0.54
Diluted $ 0.49 $ 0.50
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic 72,791 68,421
Diluted 74,271 75,142