Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 311,474	$ 229,708
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts	390,924	347,518
Inventories:
Finished products	647,156	643,517
Raw materials	372,183	318,059
Total Inventories	1,019,339	961,576
Other current assets	78,591	104,663
Total Current Assets	1,800,328	1,643,465
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Land and land improvements	90,320	89,599
Buildings and fixtures	479,455	460,242
Machinery and equipment	1,209,402	1,160,307
Construction in progress	111,840	142,983
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross	1,891,017	1,853,131
Accumulated depreciation	(789,981)	(757,042)
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment	1,101,036	1,096,089
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill	3,053,246	3,054,618
Other intangible assets - net	3,162,025	3,187,007
Other noncurrent assets	145,475	134,047
Total Other Noncurrent Assets	6,360,746	6,375,672
Total assets	9,262,110	9,115,226
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	283,201	274,725
Accrued trade marketing and merchandising	115,040	62,111
Current portion of long-term debt	50,000	50,000
Other current liabilities	262,228	230,136
Total Current Liabilities	710,469	616,972
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt	2,019,875	2,020,543
Deferred income taxes	995,391	992,692
Other noncurrent liabilities	312,922	321,633
Total Noncurrent Liabilities	3,328,188	3,334,868
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares	27,610	27,571
Additional capital	4,268,179	4,261,171
Retained income	1,013,831	961,207
Amount due from ESOP Trust	(1,781)	(2,572)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(84,386)	(83,991)
Total Shareholders' Equity	5,223,453	5,163,386
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 9,262,110	$ 9,115,226