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, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Operating Activities    
Net earnings $ 36,037 $ 36,343
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 16,204 14,449
Benefit for deferred income taxes (8,408) (3,156)
Stock-based compensation expense 4,103 3,477
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 560 496
Other non-cash adjustments (867) (177)
Sources (uses) of cash from changes in components of working capital and other:    
Accounts receivable 7,040 4,539
Inventories (11,634) (11,318)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (3,049) (6,143)
Trade accounts payable 2,560 (11,548)
Income taxes payable (3,189) 1,161
Accrued compensation and benefits (2,595) (13,953)
Other accrued liabilities (3,816) (1,895)
Net cash provided by operating activities 32,946 12,275
Investing Activities    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,913 977
Capital expenditures (11,257) (7,689)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 (83)
Net cash used in investing activities (9,344) (6,795)
Financing Activities    
Net repayments on revolver (12,000) 0
Principal repayments on term loan 0 (1,250)
Purchase of treasury shares (15,352) (7,142)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefits 10,562 5,473
Payment of contingent acquisition consideration (414) 0
Cash dividend (2,919) (2,911)
Net cash used in financing activities (20,123) (5,830)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2,077 477
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,556 127
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period 103,986 68,184
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 109,542 $ 68,311