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CHANGES IN BUSINESS (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pro Forma Information These results are adjusted, where possible, for transaction and integration-related costs.
Three Months Ended May 31,Nine Months Ended May 31,
(in thousands)2019201820192018
Pro forma net sales*$1,582,478  $1,648,962  $4,507,485  $4,560,929  
Pro forma net earnings**63,018  49,402  88,987  40,311  
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*Pro forma net sales for the three and nine months ended May 31, 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 nine months ended May 31, 2019.

** Pro forma net earnings for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2018 reflects the impact of fair value adjustments related to the amortization of unfavorable contract backlog described above. Pro forma net earnings for the nine months ended May 31, 2018 includes estimated fair value adjustments related to inventory step-up, as well as non-recurring acquisition and integration costs of approximately $49.8 million.