CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2020

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Pro Forma Information

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

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
(in thousands)	2019		2018		2019		2018
Pro forma net sales*	$	1,379,033	$	1,470,603	$	2,925,007	$	2,914,292
Pro forma net earnings (loss)**	10,260		18,786		26,081		(2,187)

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*Pro forma net sales for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 includes estimated fair value adjustments related to amortization of unfavorable contract backlog. The impact of the amortization of unfavorable contract backlog has been removed from the pro forma net sales for the three and six months ended February 28, 2019.

** Pro forma net earnings (loss) for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 reflects the impact of fair value adjustments related to the amortization of unfavorable contract backlog described above. Pro forma net loss for the six months ended February 28, 2018 includes estimated fair value adjustments related to inventory step-up, as well as non-recurring acquisition and integration costs of approximately $47.5 million.