Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Acquisitions (Details 1)

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Acquisitions (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Class A Common Stock [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 164,687 158,658 180,724
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 197,570 190,307 208,655
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 23,467 23,532 23,590
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 23,467 23,532 23,590
Beer Business Acquisition [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 5,485.1 $ 5,365.6  
Income before income taxes 707.7 933.9  
Net income $ 398.6 $ 675.4  
Beer Business Acquisition [Member] | Class A Common Stock [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Earnings per common share - basic $ 2.14 $ 3.75  
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 2.02 $ 3.55  
Beer Business Acquisition [Member] | Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Earnings per common share - basic $ 1.95 $ 3.41  
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 1.85 $ 3.26