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Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Net Sales $ 1,153,751 $ 1,034,464 $ 3,505,134 $ 3,148,783
Costs and Expenses:        
Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation) 520,816 458,217 1,604,177 1,409,491
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses 433,050 387,962 1,279,933 1,175,125
Restructuring and other special charges (Notes 17 and 18) 2,431 0 18,261 0
Costs (benefits) related to unsolicited takeover attempt (Note 19) (1,170) 17,558 (7,870) 26,032
Depreciation 61,575 56,131 182,224 166,610
Amortization 6,437 6,230 18,841 18,643
Total costs and expenses 1,023,139 926,098 3,095,566 2,795,901
Operating income 130,612 108,366 409,568 352,882
Interest expense, net (15,741) (18,471) (49,815) (45,815)
Losses on the extinguishment of debt 0 0 0 (4,162)
Other income, net 1,375 1,036 1,524 1,278
Earnings before income taxes 116,246 90,931 361,277 304,183
Income taxes (43,941) (35,100) (136,428) (116,988)
Net Earnings $ 72,305 $ 55,831 $ 224,849 $ 187,195
Net Earnings Per Common Share:        
Basic earnings per share $ 0.95 $ 0.66 $ 2.93 $ 2.24
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.93 $ 0.65 $ 2.87 $ 2.19
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:        
Basic 75,940 84,057 76,632 83,739
Diluted 77,705 85,850 78,340 85,549