Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Leases - Additional Information (Detail)

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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]      
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, 2013 $ 24.5    
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, 2014 19.7    
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, 2015 15.3    
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, 2016 13.1    
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, 2017 10.9    
Future obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, thereafter 33.5    
Operating lease, rental expense $ 29.5 $ 26.4 $ 22.3
Minimum
     
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]      
Lease agreements period 1 year    
Maximum
     
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]      
Lease agreements period 20 years