Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Operating Activities    
Net earnings $ 36,343 $ 37,174
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 14,449 13,540
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 496 497
Stock-based compensation expense 3,477 3,543
Benefit for deferred income taxes (3,156) (950)
Other non-cash adjustments (177) 58
Changes in components of working capital and other:    
Accounts receivable 4,539 (9,597)
Inventories (11,318) (2,595)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (6,143) (825)
Trade accounts payable (11,548) (2,886)
Income taxes payable 1,161 1,216
Accrued compensation and benefits (13,953) (19,169)
Other accrued liabilities (1,895) 469
Net cash provided by operating activities 12,275 20,475
Investing Activities    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 977 5,918
Capital expenditures (7,689) (5,595)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (83) (290)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (6,795) 33
Financing Activities    
Net borrowings on revolver and other debt   4,809
Principal repayments on term loan (1,250)  
Purchase of treasury shares (7,142) (20,410)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefits 5,473 2,782
Cash dividend (2,911) (2,748)
Net cash used in financing activities (5,830) (15,567)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 477 (1,043)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 127 3,898
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 68,184 44,221
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 68,311 $ 48,119