The components of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 are as follows:

May 31, 2020

May 31, 2019

(in thousands)

Pre-tax

Net of tax

Pre-tax

Net of tax

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

(4,633)

$

(4,633)

$

(11,326)

$

(11,326)

Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL

(5,285)

(3,948)

(225)

(160)

Other comprehensive loss

$

(9,918)

$

(8,581)

$

(11,551)

$

(11,486)

The components of other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 are as follows:

May 31, 2020

May 31, 2019

(in thousands)

Pre-tax

Net of tax

Pre-tax

Net of tax

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$

1,589

$

1,589

$

(15,804)

$

(15,804)

Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL

(2,801)

(2,105)

2,107

1,405

Other comprehensive loss

$

(1,212)

$

(516)

$

(13,697)

$

(14,399)

The components of AOCL are as follows:

(in thousands)

May 31, 2020

August 31, 2019

Accumulated unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax

$

(4,371)

$

(2,266)

Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments

(70,689)

(72,278)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

$

(75,060)

$

(74,544)