Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 28, 2021 are as follows: 

(in thousands)	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Balance at August 31, 2020	$	386,195	$	320,427	$	3,081	$	709,703
Acquisitions	30,058		—		—		30,058
Foreign currency translations	—		6,299		(19)		6,280
Balance at February 28, 2021	$	416,253	$	326,726	$	3,062	$	746,041