SEVERANCE	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
SEVERANCE	NOTE 9. SEVERANCE The Company recorded consolidated severance cost of $25.0 million, $3.2 million and $5.8 million for the years ended August 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The severance cost recorded during fiscal 2017 related primarily to the Company's discontinued operations, as the closure of marketing and distribution offices resulted in involuntary employee termination benefits. As of August 31, 2017 and 2016, the remaining liability to be paid in the future related to termination benefits was $16.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses and other payables on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

SEVERANCE

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

NOTE 9. SEVERANCE

The Company recorded consolidated severance cost of $25.0 million, $3.2 million and $5.8 million for the years ended August 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The severance cost recorded during fiscal 2017 related primarily to the Company's discontinued operations, as the closure of marketing and distribution offices resulted in involuntary employee termination benefits. As of August 31, 2017 and 2016, the remaining liability to be paid in the future related to termination benefits was $16.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses and other payables on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.