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Retained Earnings

3 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

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Retained Earnings

13. Retained Earnings

The components of the change in retained earnings are as follows:

Balance as of July 31, 2011		$	829,148
Net income			22,358
Dividends paid			(8,227)
Balance as of October 31, 2011		$	843,279

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