Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Long-Term Indebtedness (Detail)

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Long-Term Indebtedness (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness $ 515,000 $ 397,500
Less: current maturities of long-term debt 0 (7,500)
Total long-term debt, less current maturities 515,000 390,000
Senior Credit Facility
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 215,000 97,500
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Revolver
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 125,000 0
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Term Loan
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 90,000 97,500
Senior Notes | 5.625% Senior Notes
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness $ 300,000 $ 300,000