Derivatives And Risk Management (Hedged (Underlying) Items Designated As Fair Value Hedging Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2011
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May 31, 2012
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May 31, 2011
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) before taxes for underlying items of fair value hedges | $ 808 | $ (5,714) | $ (14,816) | $ (3,174) |
Net sales [Member] | Foreign exchange [Member]
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) before taxes for underlying items of fair value hedges | 0 | 77 | 0 | 126 |
SG&A expenses [Member] | Foreign exchange [Member]
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) before taxes for underlying items of fair value hedges | (5,805) | 5,299 | (4,255) | 14,031 |
Interest expense [Member] | Interest rate [Member]
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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||||
Gain (loss) before taxes for underlying items of fair value hedges | $ 6,613 | $ (11,090) | $ (10,561) | $ (17,331) |