Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 30,048 $ 87,290 $ 111,559
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (2,918) (48,571) 46,307
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans      
Funded status adjustment 3,442 (6,358) 2,766
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net earnings 125 0 2,988
Amortization of actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost 360 183 187
Total Pension and other postretirement benefit plans 3,927 (6,175) 5,941
Cash flow hedges      
Unrealized net loss arising during period (140) (80) (2,822)
Reclassification adjustment for loss (gain) included in net earnings (57) 3,033 0
Total Cash flow hedges (197) 2,953 (2,822)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 812 (51,793) 49,426
Total comprehensive income $ 30,860 $ 35,497 $ 160,985