Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Acquisition (Pro Forma Financial Information) (Details 1)

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Acquisition (Pro Forma Financial Information) (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Common Class A [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 165,708 158,270 164,082 158,442
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 198,082 189,696 196,886 188,642
Common Class B [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 23,461 23,524 23,477 23,538
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 23,461 23,524 23,477 23,538
Beer Business Acquisition [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 1,443.3 $ 1,467.4 $ 4,193.9 $ 4,110.8
Income before income taxes 292.2 281.2 457.0 751.3
Net income $ 211.0 $ 199.1 $ 234.7 $ 541.8
Beer Business Acquisition [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Earnings per common share - basic $ 1.13 $ 1.11 $ 1.27 $ 3.01
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 1.07 $ 1.05 $ 1.19 $ 2.87
Beer Business Acquisition [Member] | Common Class B [Member]
       
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Earnings per common share - basic $ 1.03 $ 1.01 $ 1.15 $ 2.74
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 0.98 $ 0.97 $ 1.10 $ 2.64