Repurchases of Common Shares

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]

Treasury Stock [Text Block]

12. Repurchases of Common Shares

During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, we obtained 379,695 of our common shares in connection with stock based compensation award programs. At December 31, 2014, $86,939 of STERIS common shares remained authorized for repurchase pursuant to the most recent Board approved repurchase authorization (the March 2008 Board Authorization). Also, 10,478,783 common shares were held in treasury at December 31, 2014.