Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Earnings Per Share (Detail)

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Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Earnings from continuing operations $ 33,005 $ 30,551
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share 73,085 72,791
Net effect of dilutive securities—stock based compensation plans 1,926 1,480
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share 75,011 74,271
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.45 $ 0.42
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.41
Anti-dilutive securities-stock based compensation plans (excluded from earnings per share calculation) 1 789