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Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information
Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information

Additional information concerning supplemental disclosures of cash flow activities for the years ended August 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net cash paid during the period for:
 

 
 

 
 

  Interest
$
256,538

 
$
155,888

 
$
73,557

  Income taxes
23,228

 
27,671

 
1,046

Other significant noncash investing and financing transactions:
 

 
 

 
 

  Capital equity certificates issued in exchange for Ag acquisitions
18,211

 
29,155

 
6,453

  Accrual of dividends and equities payable
390,153

 
578,809

 
400,216