EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CMC (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were as follows:

	August 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Earnings from continuing operations	$	102,087	$	74,957	$	210,549
Basic earnings per share:
Shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	117,496,270		116,677,836		115,861,986
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to CMC	$	0.87	$	0.64	$	1.82
Diluted earnings per share:
Shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	117,496,270		116,677,836		115,861,986
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based incentive/purchase plans	1,110,836		875,116		921,174
Shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share	118,607,106		117,552,952		116,783,160
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to CMC	$	0.86	$	0.64	$	1.80
Anti-dilutive shares not included above	679,916		1,492,206		2,804,492

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