Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ 744.0	$ (91.3)	$ 631.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operations:
Depreciation	239.7	224.1	235.5
Amortization	191.1	206.9	223.6
Realized loss on investment in equity securities - net	21.5	0.0	0.0
Other intangible assets impairment charges	0.0	0.0	150.4
Pension settlement loss (gain)	3.2	7.4	10.8
Share-based compensation expense	23.9	25.6	22.3
Loss (gain) on divestitures – net	12.9	1,018.5	(9.6)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(40.5)	(190.8)	(38.1)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets – net	7.8	5.1	4.7
Other noncash adjustments – net	31.9	23.9	14.9
Settlement of interest rate contracts	42.5	0.0	0.0
Make-whole payments included in financing activities	0.0	0.0	7.0
Defined benefit pension contributions	(4.1)	(74.1)	(5.3)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisition and divestitures:
Trade receivables	41.5	(74.8)	7.5
Inventories	2.9	(134.6)	(178.7)
Other current assets	(35.5)	86.8	(52.8)
Accounts payable	(81.7)	151.6	149.5
Accrued liabilities	99.4	0.4	(33.0)
Income and other taxes	(34.9)	9.5	12.8
Other – net	(36.2)	0.2	(16.9)
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities	1,229.4	1,194.4	1,136.3
Investing Activities
Business acquired, net of cash acquired	(3,920.6)	0.0	0.0
Proceeds from sale of equity securities	466.3	0.0	0.0
Proceeds from divestitures – net	56.3	686.3	130.0
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	(586.5)	(477.4)	(417.5)
Other – net	19.9	47.3	(68.0)
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities	(3,964.6)	256.2	(355.5)
Financing Activities
Short-term borrowings (repayments) – net	578.2	(185.9)	97.6
Proceeds from long-term debt	4,285.0	0.0	797.6
Repayments of long-term debt, including make-whole payments	(1,791.0)	0.0	(1,157.0)
Capitalized debt issuance costs	(32.1)	0.0	(10.4)
Quarterly dividends paid	(437.5)	(430.2)	(418.1)
Purchase of treasury shares	(372.8)	(367.5)	(270.4)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	3.2	21.6	16.3
Payment of assumed tax receivable agreement obligation	(86.4)	0.0	0.0
Other – net	(5.0)	(2.6)	(0.1)
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities	2,141.6	(964.6)	(944.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(0.2)	(0.1)	(0.7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(593.8)	485.9	(164.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	655.8	169.9	334.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$ 62.0	$ 655.8	$ 169.9