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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Operating Activities    
Net earnings $ 64,778 $ 69,349
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 28,898 26,610
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 992 997
Stock-based compensation expense 7,128 6,962
Benefit for deferred income taxes (6,018) (2,254)
Other non-cash adjustments (172) (346)
Changes in components of working capital and other    
Accounts receivable (3,721) (17,107)
Inventories (4,152) (1,060)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,204) (2,137)
Trade accounts payable (22,281) (8,128)
Income taxes payable (2,722) 36
Accrued compensation and benefits (12,427) (14,098)
Other accrued liabilities (8,776) (6,823)
Net cash provided by operating activities 40,323 52,001
Investing Activities    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,177 7,775
Capital expenditures (11,726) (10,452)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,433) (18,907)
Net cash used in investing activities (11,982) (21,584)
Financing Activities    
Net borrowings on revolver and other debt 0 (167)
Principal repayments on term loan (2,500) 0
Purchase of treasury shares (8,821) (20,410)
Stock option exercises and related tax benefits 10,772 5,507
Cash dividend (2,911) (2,748)
Net cash used in financing activities (3,460) (17,818)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (2,242) 1,625
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 22,639 14,224
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period 68,184 44,221
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 90,823 $ 58,445