Earnings before Income Taxes, Including both Continuing and Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Aug. 31, 2015 |
Aug. 31, 2014 |
Aug. 31, 2013 |
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| Domestic | $ 14,593 | $ 84,854 | $ 67,392 |
| Foreign | 10,798 | 89,172 | 95,557 |
| Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense | $ 25,391 | $ 174,026 | $ 162,949 |
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- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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