Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 370,428	$ 319,845
Trade receivables, less allowance	364,724	344,410
Inventories:
Finished products	630,611	518,243
Raw materials	360,204	345,336
Total Inventories	990,815	863,579
Other current assets	80,026	109,165
Total Current Assets	1,805,993	1,636,999
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Land and land improvements	88,429	77,074
Buildings and fixtures	407,870	347,950
Machinery and equipment	1,154,037	1,022,670
Construction in progress	171,604	76,778
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross	1,821,940	1,524,472
Accumulated depreciation	(757,641)	(656,590)
Total Property, Plant, and Equipment	1,064,299	867,882
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill	3,033,531	2,812,746
Other intangible assets, net	3,233,960	2,940,010
Other noncurrent assets	98,091	66,948
Total Other Noncurrent Assets	6,365,582	5,819,704
Total assets	9,235,874	8,324,585
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	232,415	234,916
Accrued trade marketing and merchandising	54,091	62,588
Other current liabilities	207,829	185,172
Total Current Liabilities	494,335	482,676
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt	2,071,202	1,304,039
Deferred income taxes	1,029,921	1,042,823
Other noncurrent liabilities	256,276	202,684
Total Noncurrent Liabilities	3,357,399	2,549,546
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares	28,314	28,543
Additional capital	4,372,548	4,396,592
Retained income	1,018,576	866,933
Amount due from ESOP Trust	(2,572)	(3,334)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(32,726)	3,629
Total Shareholders' Equity	5,384,140	5,292,363
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 9,235,874	$ 8,324,585