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EXHIBIT 99.1

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Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter Results and Increases its Fiscal 2016 EPS Guidance

Earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share of $0.42 in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were up 27.3 percent and 23.5 percent compared to GAAP and non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* of $0.33 and $0.34, respectively, in the same quarter of the prior year.
Organic revenue decline of 0.1 percent for the quarter ended April 30, 2016.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $40.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2016, compared to $28.8 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
Earnings per diluted Class A Common Share guidance for the full year ending July 31, 2016, increased to a range of $1.37 to $1.45.

MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2016)--Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) (“Brady” or “Company”), a world leader in identification solutions, today reported its financial results for its fiscal 2016 third quarter ended April 30, 2016.

Quarter Ended April 30, 2016 Financial Results:
Net earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2016, were $21.0 million compared to $17.2 million in the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP net earnings* were $17.6 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2015.
Earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share were $0.42 for the third quarter ended April 30, 2016, compared to $0.33 in the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* were $0.34 for the quarter ended April 30, 2015.
Sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2016, decreased 1.2 percent to $286.8 million compared to $290.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Total organic sales decreased 0.1 percent and foreign currency translation decreased sales by 1.1 percent. By segment, organic sales decreased 0.8 percent in Identification Solutions and increased 1.2 percent in Workplace Safety.

Nine-Month Period Ended April 30, 2016 Financial Results:
Net earnings for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2016, were $55.0 million compared to $42.4 million in the same period last year. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations* were $51.1 million for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2015.





Earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share were $1.08 for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2016, compared to earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share of $0.86 in the same period in fiscal 2015. Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* were $0.99 for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2015.
Sales for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2016, decreased 5.0 percent to $838.5 million compared to $883.1 million in the same period in fiscal 2015. Total organic sales decreased 0.7 percent and the impact of foreign currency translation decreased sales by 4.3 percent. By segment, organic sales decreased 0.9 percent in Identification Solutions and decreased 0.2 percent in Workplace Safety.

Commentary:
“We continue to realize benefits from our focus on operational efficiency and local accountability, as our gross profit margin, segment profit margins and net earnings have all improved on a year-over-year basis for the third consecutive quarter,” said Brady’s President and Chief Executive Officer, J. Michael Nauman. “Organic sales were essentially flat this quarter, and we expect to face continued economic challenges in certain industrial markets and geographies. Our top priorities remain unchanged, which are to grow our pipeline of innovative new products and deliver operational efficiencies while serving our customers exceptionally well. I am pleased with our ability to improve our financial performance while simultaneously investing in our capabilities to create innovative solutions for our customers. Our consistent focus on our long-term strategy has positioned Brady to compete effectively and deliver improved results to our shareholders.”
“Our focus on operational efficiency continues to result in improved cash flow. During the quarter ended April 30, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities increased to $40.3 million from $28.8 million in the same quarter of last year. Our year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities has increased by 87 percent as we finished with $98.6 million for the nine-month period ended April 30, 2016, compared with $52.7 million for the same period last year,” said Brady’s Chief Financial Officer, Aaron Pearce. “As a result of our strong cash generation, our balance sheet continues to provide significant flexibility for future investment.”

Fiscal 2016 Guidance:
The Company is increasing its earnings per share guidance for the full year ending July 31, 2016, and anticipates earnings per diluted Class A Common Share to range from $1.37 to $1.45. Included in this guidance is a low-single digit decline in organic sales for the full fiscal year, which is reflective of ongoing economic challenges. Offsetting these anticipated organic sales declines are efficiency gains in the Company’s manufacturing facilities and selling, general, and administrative expenses. This guidance is based upon exchange rates as of April 30, 2016, and a full-year income tax rate in the upper 20 percent range.

A webcast regarding Brady’s fiscal 2016 third quarter financial results will be available at www.bradycorp.com beginning at 9:30 a.m. Central Time today.





Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2015, employed approximately 6,400 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2015 sales were approximately $1.17 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.

* See accompanying notes for Non-GAAP measures.

###
In this news release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historic information are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the Company's future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations.

The use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain and are subject to risks, assumptions, and other factors, some of which are beyond Brady’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For Brady, uncertainties arise from: implementation of the Workplace Safety strategy; Brady’s ability to develop and successfully market technologically advanced new products; technology changes and potential security violations to the Company’s information technology systems; future competition; future financial performance of major markets Brady serves, which include, without limitation, telecommunications, hard disk drive, manufacturing, electrical, construction, laboratory, education, governmental, public utility, computer, healthcare and transportation; fluctuations in currency rates versus the U.S. dollar; risks associated with international operations; difficulties associated with exports; changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components; increased price pressure from suppliers and customers; Brady’s ability to retain significant contracts and customers; risk associated with loss of key talent; risks associated with obtaining governmental approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance; risk associated with product liability claims; environmental, health and safety compliance costs and liabilities; potential write-offs of Brady’s substantial intangible assets; unforeseen tax consequences; risks associated with restructuring plans and maintaining acceptable operational service metrics; risks associated with divestitures; risks associated with identifying, completing, and integrating acquisitions; risks associated with our ownership structure; Brady’s ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants; increase in our level of debt; and numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive, and regulatory nature contained from time to time in Brady’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, those factors listed in the “Risk Factors” section within Item 1A of Part I of Brady’s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2015.

These uncertainties may cause Brady's actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in its forward-looking statements. Brady does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law








BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Three months ended April 30,
 
Nine months ended April 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net sales
$
286,816

 
$
290,227

 
$
838,519

 
$
883,095

Cost of products sold
141,373

 
149,228

 
420,835

 
453,732

Gross margin
145,443

 
140,999

 
417,684

 
429,363

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
8,865

 
8,928

 
26,531

 
27,507

Selling, general and administrative
105,794

 
102,952

 
306,678

 
319,796

Restructuring charges

 
4,834

 

 
13,991

Total operating expenses
114,659

 
116,714

 
333,209

 
361,294

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
30,784

 
24,285

 
84,475

 
68,069

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment and other income (expense)
721

 
434

 
(1,030
)
 
968

Interest expense
(1,838
)
 
(2,503
)
 
(6,119
)
 
(8,394
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
29,667

 
22,216

 
77,326

 
60,643

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense
8,686

 
5,003

 
22,352

 
16,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
$
20,981

 
$
17,213

 
$
54,974

 
$
44,296

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

 
(1,915
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
20,981

 
$
17,213

 
$
54,974

 
$
42,381

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations per Class A Nonvoting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.42

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.86

Diluted
$
0.42

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.86

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations per Class B Voting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.42

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.07

 
$
0.85

Diluted
$
0.42

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.07

 
$
0.85

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations per Class A Nonvoting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.03
)
Diluted
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations per Class B Voting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.04
)
Diluted
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.04
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings per Class A Nonvoting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.42

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.09

 
$
0.83

Diluted
$
0.42

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.83

Dividends
$
0.20

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.61

 
$
0.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings per Class B Voting Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.42

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.07

 
$
0.81

Diluted
$
0.42

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.07

 
$
0.81

Dividends
$
0.20

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.58

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
50,251

 
51,301

 
50,602

 
51,275

Diluted
50,505

 
51,450

 
50,747

 
51,370






BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)
 
April 30, 2016
 
July 31, 2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
141,596

 
$
114,492

Accounts receivable—net
153,289

 
157,386

Inventories:
 
 
 
Finished products
63,105

 
66,700

Work-in-process
17,145

 
16,958

Raw materials and supplies
20,317

 
20,849

Total inventories
100,567

 
104,507

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
33,981

 
32,197

Total current assets
429,433

 
408,582

Other assets:
 
 
 
Goodwill
436,191

 
433,199

Other intangible assets
62,260

 
68,888

Deferred income taxes
16,465

 
22,310

Other
17,157

 
18,704

Property, plant and equipment:
 
 
 
Cost:
 
 
 
Land
5,258

 
5,284

Buildings and improvements
94,155

 
94,423

Machinery and equipment
262,992

 
270,086

Construction in progress
2,025

 
2,164

 
364,430

 
371,957

Less accumulated depreciation
264,661

 
260,743

Property, plant and equipment—net
99,769

 
111,214

Total
$
1,061,275

 
$
1,062,897

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Notes payable
$
6,230

 
$
10,411

Accounts payable
64,428

 
73,020

Wages and amounts withheld from employees
40,987

 
30,282

Taxes, other than income taxes
7,817

 
7,250

Accrued income taxes
4,991

 
7,576

Other current liabilities
39,329

 
38,194

Current maturities on long-term debt

 
42,514

Total current liabilities
163,782

 
209,247

Long-term obligations, less current maturities
236,310

 
200,774

Other liabilities
65,843

 
65,188

Total liabilities
465,935

 
475,209

Stockholders’ investment:
 
 
 
Common Stock:
 
 
 
Class A nonvoting common stock—Issued 51,261,487 and 51,261,487 shares, respectively and outstanding 46,723,474 and 47,781,184 shares, respectively
513

 
513

Class B voting common stock—Issued and outstanding, 3,538,628 shares
35

 
35

Additional paid-in capital
316,373

 
314,403

Earnings retained in the business
438,441

 
414,069

Treasury stock—4,538,013 and 3,480,303 shares, respectively of Class A nonvoting common stock, at cost
(114,012
)
 
(93,234
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(42,396
)
 
(45,034
)
Other
(3,614
)
 
(3,064
)
Total stockholders’ investment
595,340

 
587,688

Total
$
1,061,275

 
$
1,062,897







BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)
 
Nine months ended April 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
54,974

 
$
42,381

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
24,896

 
28,511

Non-cash portion of stock-based compensation expense
6,247

 
3,556

Non-cash portion of restructuring charges

 
3,545

Loss on sale of business, net

 
426

Deferred income taxes
3,169

 
(4,533
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of effects of business acquisitions/divestitures):
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
4,679

 
(797
)
Inventories
4,556

 
(8,385
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(734
)
 
201

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
3,432

 
(8,399
)
Income taxes
(2,669
)
 
(3,766
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
98,550

 
52,740

 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(7,468
)
 
(23,545
)
Sale of business, net of cash retained

 
6,111

Other
1,987

 
3,927

Net cash used in investing activities
(5,481
)
 
(13,507
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Payment of dividends
(30,603
)
 
(30,712
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
663

 
1,591

Purchase of treasury stock
(23,552
)
 

Net proceeds from borrowing on credit facilities
28,819

 
64,638

Principal payments on debt
(42,514
)

(42,514
)
Debt issuance costs
(803
)


Income tax on equity-based compensation, and other
(1,238
)
 
(3,832
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(69,228
)
 
(10,829
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
3,263

 
(9,770
)
 
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
27,104

 
18,634

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
114,492

 
81,834

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
141,596

 
$
100,468






BRADY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)
 
Three months ended April 30,
 
Nine months ended April 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
SALES TO EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ID Solutions
$
196,953

 
$
200,786

 
$
578,160

 
$
604,948

Workplace Safety
89,863

 
89,441

 
260,359

 
278,147

Total
$
286,816

 
$
290,227

 
$
838,519

 
$
883,095

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SALES INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ID Solutions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organic
(0.8
)%
 
3.0
 %
 
(0.9
)%
 
2.4
 %
Currency
(1.1
)%
 
(5.7
)%
 
(3.5
)%
 
(3.3
)%
Total
(1.9
)%
 
(2.7
)%
 
(4.4
)%
 
(0.9
)%
Workplace Safety
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organic
1.2
 %
 
(1.1
)%
 
(0.2
)%
 
0.6
 %
Currency
(0.7
)%
 
(12.2
)%
 
(6.2
)%
 
(7.1
)%
Total
0.5
 %
 
(13.3
)%
 
(6.4
)%
 
(6.5
)%
Total Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organic
(0.1
)%
 
1.7
 %
 
(0.7
)%
 
1.8
 %
Currency
(1.1
)%
 
(8.0
)%
 
(4.3
)%
 
(4.6
)%
Total
(1.2
)%
 
(6.3
)%
 
(5.0
)%
 
(2.8
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEGMENT PROFIT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ID Solutions
$
46,445

 
$
41,614

 
$
123,451

 
$
120,800

Workplace Safety
13,759

 
12,292

 
43,818

 
40,607

Total
$
60,204

 
$
53,906

 
$
167,269

 
$
161,407

SEGMENT PROFIT AS A PERCENT OF SALES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ID Solutions
23.6
 %
 
20.7
 %
 
21.4
 %
 
20.0
 %
Workplace Safety
15.3
 %
 
13.7
 %
 
16.8
 %
 
14.6
 %
Total
21.0
 %
 
18.6
 %
 
19.9
 %
 
18.3
 %

 
Three months ended April 30,
 
Nine months ended April 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Total segment profit
$
60,204

 
$
53,906

 
$
167,269

 
$
161,407

Unallocated amounts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Administrative costs
(29,420
)
 
(24,787
)
 
(82,794
)
 
(79,347
)
Restructuring charges

 
(4,834
)
 

 
(13,991
)
Investment and other income (expense)
721

 
434

 
(1,030
)
 
968

Interest expense
(1,838
)
 
(2,503
)
 
(6,119
)
 
(8,394
)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
29,667

 
$
22,216

 
$
77,326

 
$
60,643








NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 
In accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation G, the following provides definitions of the non-GAAP measures used in the earnings release and the reconciliation to the most closely related GAAP measure.
 
 
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items:
 
Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this profit measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes to Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended April 30,
 
Nine Months Ended April 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (GAAP Measure)
$
29,667

 
$
22,216

 
$
77,326

 
$
60,643

 
 
Restructuring charges

 
4,834

 

 
13,991

 
 
Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain

 
(4,296
)
 

 
(4,296
)
 
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)
$
29,667

 
$
22,754

 
$
77,326

 
$
70,338


Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:
Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Income Taxes on Continuing Operations to Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended April 30,
 
Nine Months Ended April 30,
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations (GAAP measure)
$
8,686

 
$
5,003

 
$
22,352

 
$
16,347

 
Restructuring charges

 
1,636

 

 
4,406

 
Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain

 
(1,504
)
 

 
(1,504
)
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)
$
8,686

 
$
5,135

 
$
22,352

 
$
19,249


 
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:
 
 
 
Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Earnings from Continuing Operations to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended April 30,
 
Nine Months Ended April 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations (GAAP measure)
$
20,981

 
$
17,213

 
$
54,974

 
$
44,296

 
 
Restructuring charges

 
3,198

 

 
9,585

 
 
Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain

 
(2,792
)
 

 
(2,792
)
 
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)
$
20,981

 
$
17,619

 
$
54,974

 
$
51,089











NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items:
Brady is presenting the Non-GAAP measure "Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items." This is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in this Non-GAAP measure are derived from amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting footnote disclosures. We do not view these items to be part of our sustainable results. We believe this measure provides an important perspective of underlying business trends and results and provides a more comparable measure from year to year. The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share to Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended April 30,
 
Nine Months Ended April 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share (GAAP measure)
$
0.42

 
$
0.33

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.86

 
Restructuring charges

 
0.06

 

 
0.19

 
Postretirement benefit plan curtailment gain

 
(0.05
)
 

 
(0.05
)
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share Excluding Certain Items (non-GAAP measure)
$
0.42

 
$
0.34

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.99