Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 57,198	$ 87,018	$ 81,574
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Goodwill impairment	27,154
Stock-based compensation	10,982	13,017	5,870
Net gain on dispositions	(4,500)	(254)	(6,507)
Net (gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets	(461)	(3,463)	59
Loss on extinguishment of debt	30,812
Depreciation and intangible assets amortization	39,225	41,048	45,165
Deferred income taxes	15,391	28,642	25,268
Fixed asset impairments		119	13,005
Other non-cash charges	3,034	3,663	12,419
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:
Trade accounts receivable	9,271	15,296	(56,105)
Inventories	(23,321)	(13,097)	14,923
Other current assets	6,392	(1,922)	16,936
Income taxes	(11,411)	19,947	18,863
Deferred costs - net	(31,254)	14,262	18,405
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(13,560)	(31,015)	(633)
Other - net	1,586	6,538	8,248
Total Cash Flows From Operating Activities	116,538	179,799	197,490
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment additions	(70,943)	(36,346)	(26,550)
Cash payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(5,899)	(500)	(19,300)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	9,310	14,242	1,124
Proceeds from escrow related to party goods transaction		25,151
Proceeds from sale of intellectual properties	4,500
Other - net		5,663	4,713
Total Cash Flows From Investing Activities	(63,032)	8,210	(40,013)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in long-term debt	225,000
Payments associated with reduction of long-term debt	(263,787)	(98,250)	(62,350)
Decrease in short-term debt		(1,000)
Sale of stock under benefit plans	10,153	16,620	6,557
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment awards	3,468	4,512	148
Purchase of treasury shares	(82,459)	(13,521)	(11,848)
Dividends to shareholders	(23,893)	(22,354)	(19,049)
Debt issuance costs	(5,391)	(3,199)
Total Cash Flows From Financing Activities	(136,909)	(117,192)	(86,542)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	3	7,072	6,798
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(83,400)	77,889	77,733
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	215,838	137,949	60,216
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$ 132,438	$ 215,838	$ 137,949

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).