Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 496,288	$ 319,845
Trade receivables, less allowance	462,169	344,410
Inventories:
Finished products	704,537	518,243
Raw materials	439,414	345,336
Total Inventories	1,143,951	863,579
Other current assets	91,299	109,165
Total Current Assets	2,193,707	1,636,999
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Land and land improvements	87,492	77,074
Buildings and fixtures	383,144	347,950
Machinery and equipment	1,077,776	1,022,670
Construction in progress	129,348	76,778
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross	1,677,760	1,524,472
Accumulated depreciation	(729,535)	(656,590)
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment	948,225	867,882
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill	2,897,981	2,812,746
Other intangible assets, net	3,099,067	2,940,010
Other noncurrent assets	76,440	66,948
Total Other Noncurrent Assets	6,073,488	5,819,704
Total assets	9,215,420	8,324,585
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	260,653	234,916
Accrued trade marketing and merchandising	97,023	62,588
Other current liabilities	187,245	185,172
Total Current Liabilities	544,921	482,676
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt	2,071,852	1,304,039
Deferred income taxes	1,031,280	1,042,823
Other noncurrent liabilities	204,018	202,684
Total Noncurrent Liabilities	3,307,150	2,549,546
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares	28,463	28,543
Additional capital	4,389,605	4,396,592
Retained income	977,704	866,933
Amount due from ESOP Trust	(2,572)	(3,334)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(29,851)	3,629
Total Shareholders' Equity	5,363,349	5,292,363
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 9,215,420	$ 8,324,585