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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2011
May 31, 2010
Operating Activities    
Net earnings $ 70,177 $ 40,846
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 38,143 39,079
Net loss (gain) on disposal of businesses 15,744 (334)
Stock-based compensation expense 8,093 6,044
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes (2,298) 682
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 2,409 2,964
Other non-cash adjustments (18) (707)
Changes in components of working capital and other:    
Accounts receivable (27,752) (28,555)
Expiration of accounts receivable securitization program   (37,106)
Inventories (39,533) (3,899)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 5,989 2,372
Trade accounts payable 18,400 24,680
Income taxes payable 6,904 9,235
Accrued compensation and benefits 646 16,994
Other accrued liabilities (1,806) (2,721)
Net cash provided by operating activities 95,098 69,574
Investing Activities    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 359 1,073
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of transaction costs 3,463 7,516
Capital expenditures (14,843) (13,213)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (160,047) (29,248)
Net cash used in investing activities (171,068) (33,872)
Financing Activities    
Net borrowings on revolving credit facilities 14 182
Issuance of term loans 100,000  
Repurchases of 2% Convertible Notes (34) (22,894)
Debt issuance costs (5,197)  
Stock option exercises and related tax benefits 7,285 1,692
Cash dividend (2,716) (2,702)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 99,352 (23,722)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 4,695 (1,084)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 28,077 10,896
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 40,222 11,385
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 68,299 $ 22,281