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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net Earnings $ 361,184 $ 299,931
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Net of Effect of Noncash Activity    
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 103,689 96,478
Write-off of debt issuance costs 0 6,101
Deferred Income Tax Provision 7,227 12,685
Stock Compensation Expense 13,636 10,637
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Joint Venture (23,631) (24,785)
Distributions from Joint Venture 19,000 20,750
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities    
Accounts and Notes Receivable 9,300 (23,595)
Inventories (3,219) 23,771
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (13,959) 13,629
Other Assets 4,411 (672)
Income Taxes Payable (Receivable) 2,473 (6,052)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 480,111 428,878
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Additions to Property, Plant, and Equipment (60,951) (55,188)
Acquisition Spending (158,451) 0
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (219,402) (55,188)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility 200,000 100,000
Repayment of Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility (70,000) 0
Repayment of Term Loan and Term Loan Credit Agreement (5,000) (665,000)
Dividends Paid to Stockholders (28,421) (20,538)
Purchase and Retirement of Common Stock (313,898) (435,975)
Proceeds from Stock Option Exercises 840 20,754
Loss on Early Retirement of Senior Notes 0 (8,407)
Payment of Debt Issuance Costs (903) (7,985)
Shares Redeemed to Settle Employee Taxes on Stock Compensation (1,806) (1,359)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (219,188) (624,818)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH 41,521 (251,128)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 19,416 268,520
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 60,937 17,392
2.500% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]    
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from 2.500% Senior Unsecured Notes 0 743,692
4.500% Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]    
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Repayment of 4.500% Senior Unsecured Notes $ 0 $ (350,000)