CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 112,985	$ 109,796
Accounts receivable, net	702,107	665,402
Inventories	681,271	646,058
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	134,722	127,755
Total current assets	1,631,085	1,549,011
Property and equipment, net	1,422,673	1,440,889
Goodwill	1,055,641	1,048,469
Other intangible assets, net	219,373	222,475
Deferred charges and other assets	62,345	59,600
Total other long-term assets	1,337,359	1,330,544
TOTAL ASSETS	4,391,117	4,320,444
LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt	13,052	13,411
Short-term borrowings	2,733	1,740
Accounts payable	429,134	415,786
Accrued salaries and wages	98,124	95,774
Accrued income and other taxes	26,629	23,854
Other current liabilities	118,483	131,400
Total current liabilities	688,155	681,965
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,552,168	1,554,750
Deferred taxes	181,790	175,585
Other liabilities and deferred credits	324,058	326,041
Total Liabilities	2,746,171	2,738,341
Bemis Company, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock issued (127,045,576 and 126,937,817 shares)	12,705	12,694
Capital in excess of par value	535,496	532,441
Retained earnings	1,850,371	1,832,893
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(48,445)	(90,744)
Common stock held in treasury (23,953,971 shares at cost)	(705,181)	(705,181)
Total Equity	1,644,946	1,582,103
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 4,391,117	$ 4,320,444