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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings    
Net sales $ 834,052 $ 737,135
Cost of sales 345,116 315,559
Gross profit 488,936 421,576
Selling, general and administrative expenses 265,536 236,399
Income from operations 223,400 185,177
Interest expense 19,827 20,858
Other income/(expense) 1,420 (2,492)
Earnings before income taxes 204,993 161,827
Income taxes 57,767 36,913
Net earnings $ 147,226 $ 124,914
Earnings per share:    
Basic $ 1.48 $ 1.26
Diluted $ 1.46 $ 1.25
Weighted average common shares outstanding:    
Basic 99,557 98,876
Diluted 100,572 99,986
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.200 $ 0.165