Note 8 - Business Combinations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Cash consideration	$	32,000
Fair value of FactSet stock issued		2,990
Adjustment for changes in working capital		(374	)
Total preliminary purchase price	$	34,616

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

Tangible assets acquired	$	2,469
Amortizable intangible assets
Software technology		4,728
Client relationships		3,089
Non-compete agreements		277
Trade name		127
Goodwill		29,624
Total assets acquired		40,314
Liabilities assumed		(5,698	)
Net assets acquired	$	34,616