Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Schedule of Fair Value of Liability Derivatives

Fair Value of Liability Derivatives

		November 30				August 31
(In Thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	2012		2011		2012
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	Other Current Liabilities	$	2	$	3	$	20
Interest Rate Contracts	Other Current Liabilities	705		651		707
Interest Rate Contracts	Other Long-Term Liabilities	2,037		1,511		2,119
Total Liability Derivatives		$	2,744	$	2,165	$	2,846