GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill

Goodwill by reportable segment at February 29, 2020 is detailed in the following table:

(in thousands)	Americas Recycling		Americas Mills		Americas Fabrication		International Mill		Consolidated
Goodwill, gross*	$	9,543	$	4,970	$	57,428	$	2,420	$	74,361
Accumulated impairment losses*	(9,543)		—		(493)		(153)		(10,189)
Goodwill, net*	$	—	$	4,970	$	56,935	$	2,267	$	64,172

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* The change in balance from August 31, 2019 was immaterial.