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Condensed Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Jul. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Net sales $ 2,125.1 $ 1,805.2
Cost of products sold [1] 1,327.9 1,150.4
Gross Profit 797.2 654.8
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 390.1 313.6
Amortization 56.0 39.8
Other special project costs [1],[2] 7.1 0.0
Other operating expense (income) – net (5.5) (2.1)
Operating Income 349.5 303.5
Interest expense – net (100.4) (32.1)
Other income (expense) – net (3.1) (33.0)
Income Before Income Taxes 246.0 238.4
Income tax expense 61.0 54.8
Net Income $ 185.0 $ 183.6
Earnings per common share:    
Net Income (in dollars per share) $ 1.74 $ 1.79
Net Income - Assuming Dilution (in dollars per share) $ 1.74 $ 1.79
[1] Includes certain divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring costs (“special project costs”). For more information, see Note 5: Special Project Costs and Note 6: Reportable Segments.
[2] Includes special project costs related to certain divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring activities. For more information, see Note 5: Special Project Costs.