Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended				5 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2011		May 31, 2010		May 31, 2010		May 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings to common shareholders	$ 80,616		$ 83,826		$ 116,197		$ 167,957
Other comprehensive income:
Currency translation adjustments	8,985		16,600		30,983		23,497
Total other comprehensive income	8,985	[1]	16,600	[1]	30,983	[1]	23,497	[1]
Comprehensive income	$ 89,601		$ 100,426		$ 147,180		$ 191,454

[1] Total other comprehensive income, net of tax, is attributable to common shareholders. No other comprehensive income is attributable to noncontrolling interests.