Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:



(In thousands)	Distribution Business Segment			All Other Operations Business Segment			Total
Balance at March 31, 2011	$	930,718		$	186,618		$	1,117,336
Acquisitions ^(a)	17,734			10,092			27,826
Other adjustments, including foreign currency translation	(3,935		)	(67		)	(4,002		)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	944,517		$	196,643		$	1,141,160

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^(a)	Includes current acquisitions and adjustments made to prior year acquisitions.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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