CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2014	Apr. 26, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 284,872	$ 264,908
Short-term investments	57,850	40,775
Receivables, net	587,835	607,580
Inventory	499,893	436,463
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	59,276	65,991
Total current assets	1,489,726	1,415,717
Property and equipment, net	219,541	204,939
Long-term receivables, net	72,793	90,535
Goodwill	839,636	844,433
Identifiable intangibles, net	209,527	223,150
Other	26,226	85,903
Total assets	2,857,449	2,864,677
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	337,761	342,056
Accrued payroll expense	61,748	66,567
Other accrued expense	147,577	134,840
Total current liabilities	547,086	543,463
Long-term debt	725,000	725,000
Other	121,662	124,550
Total liabilities	1,393,748	1,393,013
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	1,029	1,040
Additional paid-in capital	2,615
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,312)	25,370
Retained earnings	1,553,313	1,531,198
Unearned ESOP shares	(85,944)	(85,944)
Total stockholders' equity	1,463,701	1,471,664
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,857,449	$ 2,864,677