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 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2011
Net sales $ 429,215 $ 392,777 $ 1,200,038 $ 1,041,887
Cost of products sold 263,095 238,739 740,018 640,969
Gross profit 166,120 154,038 460,020 400,918
Selling, administrative and engineering expenses 91,063 89,166 263,935 244,453
Amortization of intangible assets 7,393 6,871 21,684 19,846
Operating profit 67,664 58,001 174,401 136,619
Financing costs, net 7,236 7,850 23,279 23,640
Debt refinancing charges 16,830   16,830  
Other expense, net 2,604 331 3,090 1,276
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 40,994 49,820 131,202 111,703
Income tax expense 6,593 11,460 27,452 24,540
Earnings from continuing operations 34,401 38,360 103,750 87,163
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes   (2,002)   (16,986)
Net earnings $ 34,401 $ 36,358 $ 103,750 $ 70,177
Earnings from continuing operations per share:        
Basic $ 0.48 $ 0.56 $ 1.50 $ 1.28
Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.51 $ 1.39 $ 1.17
Earnings per share:        
Basic $ 0.48 $ 0.53 $ 1.50 $ 1.03
Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.49 $ 1.39 $ 0.95
Weighted average common shares outstanding:        
Basic 71,083 68,354 69,184 68,208
Diluted 75,371 75,571 75,201 75,314