CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Pro Forma Information

These results are adjusted, where possible, for transaction and integration-related costs.

	Three Months Ended November 30,
(in thousands)	2018		2017*
Pro forma net sales	$	1,557,032	$	1,417,583
Pro forma net earnings (loss)	38,059		(4,749		)

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*Non-recurring acquisition and integration costs of approximately $43.3 million incurred have been included in pro forma net earnings for the three months ended November 30, 2017.