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Note 13 - Supplemental Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Mar. 03, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements  
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
13.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
The Company paid income taxes of
$203.9
million,
$364.4
million, and
$442.4
million in fiscal
2017,
2016,
and
2015,
respectively. In addition, the Company had interest payments of approximately
$81.3
million,
$81.4
million, and
$81.5
million in fiscal
2017,
2016,
and
2015,
respectively.
 
The Company recorded an accrual for capital expenditures of
$63.7
million,
$59.0
million, and
$51.7
million as of
March 3, 2018,
February 25, 2017
and
February 27, 2016,
respectively. In addition, the Company recorded an accrual for dividends payable of
$25.5
million and
$20.5
million as of
March 3, 2018
and
February 25, 2017,
respectively. The Company did
not
declare any dividends prior to fiscal
2016.