Supplemental Information

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Supplemental Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Information

18. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Debt Issuance

On 3 November 2011, we issued a $400.0 senior fixed-rate 3.0% note that matures 3 November 2021.

Share Repurchase Program

On 15 September 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1,000 of our outstanding common stock. We repurchase shares pursuant to Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, through repurchase agreements established with several brokers. During the first six months of fiscal year 2012, we repurchased .6 million of our outstanding shares at a cost of $53.1. At 31 March 2012, $946.9 in share repurchase authorization remains.