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Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2011


	U.S.		Europe			Asia Pacific		Total
Balance at August 31, 2009	$	99,696	$	78,140		$	3,519	$	181,355

Goodwill acquired during the period		46,130		0			0		46,130
Foreign currency translations		0		(5,862	)		368		(5,494	)

Balance at August 31, 2010	$	145,826	$	72,278		$	3,887	$	221,991

Goodwill acquired during the period		0		0			0		0
Foreign currency translations		0		5,894			380		6,274

Balance at August 31, 2011	$	145,826	$	78,172		$	4,267	$	228,265

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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