Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2010	Apr. 30, 2009
Share-Based Payments
Share-based compensation expense included in selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	$ 19,896	$ 20,687	$ 14,043
Share-based compensation expense included in merger and integration costs	4,148	5,262	8,062
Share-based compensation expense included in other restructuring costs	290	0	0
Total share-based compensation expense	24,334	25,949	22,105
Related income tax benefit	$ 8,064	$ 8,402	$ 7,261

Compensation expense included in selling, distribution, and administrative expenses.

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Represents the portion of total expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements classified as merger and integration costs.

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Represents the portion of total expense recognized during the period arising from share-based compensation arrangements classified as restructuring costs.

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Share-based payments.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for share-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 28

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