Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2013
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2013
May 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net earnings (loss) $ (92,983) $ 34,401 $ (28,205) $ 103,750
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax        
Foreign currency translation adjustments (5,570) (36,450) (5,426) (65,038)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans        
Actuarial loss arising during period 0 0 125 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax 341 0 341 0
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost 90 50 270 133
Total pension and other postretirement benefit plans (431) (50) (736) (133)
Cash flow hedges        
Unrealized net gain (loss) arising during period 109 (141) (5) (260)
Net loss (gain) reclassified into earnings 62 3,033 (69) 3,033
Total cash flow hedges 171 2,892 (74) 2,773
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (4,968) (33,508) (4,764) (62,132)
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (97,951) $ 893 $ (32,969) $ 41,618