Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

At August 31, 2012, the useful lives used for depreciation and amortization were as follows:

Buildings	7	to	40	years
Land improvements	3	to	25	years
Leasehold improvements	3	to	15	years
Equipment	3	to	25	years

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, is comprised of the following:

(in thousands)	2012			2011
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(17,369	)	$	58,937
Unrealized gain on derivatives	3,710			4,677
Defined benefit obligations	(4,477		)	(4,141		)
Total	$	(18,136	)	$	59,473