Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 102,475	$ 319,845
Trade receivables, less allowance	350,293	344,410
Inventories:
Finished products	753,054	518,243
Raw materials	460,767	345,336
Total Inventories	1,213,821	863,579
Other current assets	73,183	109,165
Total Current Assets	1,739,772	1,636,999
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Land and land improvements	87,005	77,074
Buildings and fixtures	369,854	347,950
Machinery and equipment	1,064,316	1,022,670
Construction in progress	103,805	76,778
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross	1,624,980	1,524,472
Accumulated depreciation	(699,293)	(656,590)
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment	925,687	867,882
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill	2,903,713	2,812,746
Other intangible assets, net	3,132,761	2,940,010
Other noncurrent assets	80,090	66,948
Total other noncurrent assets	6,116,564	5,819,704
Total assets	8,782,023	8,324,585
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	288,082	234,916
Accrued trade marketing and merchandising	81,362	62,588
Income taxes payable	38,375	7,706
Revolving credit agreement	306,700	0
Other current liabilities	160,715	177,466
Total Current Liabilities	875,234	482,676
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt	1,318,489	1,304,039
Deferred income taxes	1,038,319	1,042,823
Other noncurrent liabilities	201,727	202,684
Total Noncurrent Liabilities	2,558,535	2,549,546
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares	28,596	28,543
Additional capital	4,406,824	4,396,592
Retained income	922,944	866,933
Amount due from ESOP Trust	(2,572)	(3,334)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(7,538)	3,629
Total Shareholders' Equity	5,348,254	5,292,363
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 8,782,023	$ 8,324,585