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, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness $ 390,000 $ 515,000
Less: current maturities of long-term debt (4,500) 0
Total long-term debt, less current maturities 385,500 515,000
Senior Credit Facility
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 90,000 215,000
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Revolver
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 0 125,000
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Term Loan
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness 90,000 90,000
Senior Notes | 5.625% Senior Notes
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Total Senior Indebtedness $ 300,000 $ 300,000