Acquisitions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2019

Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

	(Dollars in thousands)
Cash	$	8,033
Other current assets	708,764
Property, plant and equipment	44,064
Goodwill	61,358
Other intangible assets	47,200
Other non-current assets	55
Liabilities	(718,262		)
Total net assets acquired	$	151,212