Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions (Tables)

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Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Proforma Results of Operations
The following unaudited pro forma results of operations of the Company give effect to all acquisitions completed in the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 as though the transactions and related financing activities had occurred on September 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
Net Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
 
$
1,399,862

 
$
1,279,742

 
 
Pro Forma
 
1,419,915

 
1,390,251

 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
 
$
141,453

 
$
147,577

 
 
Pro Forma
 
142,589

 
156,353

 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
 
$
1.99

 
$
2.02

 
 
Pro Forma
 
2.01

 
2.14

 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
 
$
1.95

 
$
1.98

 
 
Pro Forma
 
1.97

 
2.10