Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2013
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ 734,952 |
Purchase accounting adjustments | 74 |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 10,450 |
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | 745,476 |
Industrial
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 82,611 |
Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 983 |
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | 83,594 |
Energy
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 341,903 |
Purchase accounting adjustments | 74 |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 7,785 |
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | 349,762 |
Engineered Solutions
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Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | 310,438 |
Purchase accounting adjustments | 0 |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 1,682 |
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | $ 312,120 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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