10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2021

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-14063

JABIL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	38-1886260
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(727) 577-9749

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	JBL	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of June 24, 2021, there were 145,829,630 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX

Part I – Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	32
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	32
Part II – Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	33
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	33
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	33
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	33
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	33
Item 5.	Other Information	33
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
	Signatures	36

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except for share data)

	May 31, 2021 (Unaudited)		August 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,240,729	$	1,393,557
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26,939 as of May 31, 2021 and $25,827 as of August 31, 2020	3,227,627		2,847,743
Contract assets	1,070,606		1,104,700
Inventories, net	3,979,329		3,131,783
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	741,223		657,102
Total current assets	10,259,514		9,134,885
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,922,191 as of May 31, 2021 and $4,525,758 as of August 31, 2020	3,812,159		3,665,312
Operating lease right-of-use asset	360,938		362,847
Goodwill	719,473		696,853
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $430,994 as of May 31, 2021 and $395,074 as of August 31, 2020	194,780		209,870
Deferred income taxes	165,612		165,407
Other assets	228,232		162,242
Total assets	$	15,740,708	$	14,397,416
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt	$	50,168	$	50,194
Accounts payable	6,193,198		5,687,038
Accrued expenses	3,490,480		3,211,528
Current operating lease liabilities	113,150		110,723
Total current liabilities	9,846,996		9,059,483
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments	2,876,599		2,678,288
Other liabilities	302,602		268,925
Non-current operating lease liabilities	303,703		302,035
Income tax liabilities	169,593		148,629
Deferred income taxes	102,255		114,657
Total liabilities	13,601,748		12,572,017
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and no shares outstanding	—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 266,865,062 and 263,830,270 shares issued and 146,837,466 and 150,330,358 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively	267		264
Additional paid-in capital	2,490,892		2,413,616
Retained earnings	2,525,323		2,040,922
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	14,722		(34,168)
Treasury stock at cost, 120,027,596 and 113,499,912 shares as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively	(2,893,193)		(2,609,250)
Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity	2,138,011		1,811,384
Noncontrolling interests	949		14,015
Total equity	2,138,960		1,825,399
Total liabilities and equity	$	15,740,708	$	14,397,416

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except for per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Net revenue	$	7,214,645	$	6,335,642	$	21,875,721	$	19,966,423
Cost of revenue	6,646,845		5,879,494		20,103,436		18,526,311
Gross profit	567,800		456,148		1,772,285		1,440,112
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	305,559		302,849		914,253		916,772
Research and development	9,657		11,587		27,143		33,647
Amortization of intangibles	12,066		13,178		35,160		42,895
Restructuring, severance and related charges	744		69,150		5,655		144,005
Operating income	239,774		59,384		790,074		302,793
(Gain) impairment on securities	(2,409)		—		(2,409)		12,205
Other (income) expense	(3,352)		5,602		(6,833)		25,275
Interest income	(1,563)		(1,864)		(5,099)		(13,144)
Interest expense	33,803		41,873		97,175		132,967
Income before income tax	213,295		13,773		707,240		145,490
Income tax expense	43,277		64,036		183,861		157,620
Net income (loss)	170,018		(50,263)		523,379		(12,130)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	538		695		1,803		1,689
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$	169,480	$	(50,958)	$	521,576	$	(13,819)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.:
Basic	$	1.14	$	(0.34)	$	3.49	$	(0.09)
Diluted	$	1.12	$	(0.34)	$	3.41	$	(0.09)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	148,110		150,723		149,500		151,956
Diluted	151,976		150,723		152,838		151,956

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Net income (loss)	$	170,018	$	(50,263)	$	523,379	$	(12,130)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation	14,609		(32,135)		25,613		(43,010)
Change in derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives	7,878		(22,862)		64,113		(21,391)
Adjustment for net (gains) losses realized and included in net income	(3,495)		16,020		(40,580)		19,355
Total change in derivative instruments	4,383		(6,842)		23,533		(2,036)
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities	—		(7,483)		—		(21,563)
Actuarial loss	—		—		(256)		—
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992		(46,460)		48,890		(66,609)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	189,010	$	(96,723)	$	572,269	$	(78,739)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	538		695		1,803		1,689
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$	188,472	$	(97,418)	$	570,466	$	(80,428)

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Total stockholders' equity, beginning balances	$	2,101,942	$	1,759,140	$	1,825,399	$	1,900,758
Common stock:
Beginning balances	267		263		264		260
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	—		—		1		1
Vesting of restricted stock	—		—		2		2
Ending balances	267		263		267		263
Additional paid-in capital:
Beginning balances	2,488,366		2,363,839		2,413,616		2,304,552
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	—		—		20,354		16,179
Vesting of restricted stock	—		—		(2)		(2)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	(13,869)		—		(13,869)		—
Recognition of stock-based compensation	16,395		16,255		70,793		59,365
Ending balances	2,490,892		2,380,094		2,490,892		2,380,094
Retained earnings:
Beginning balances	2,368,012		2,048,954		2,040,922		2,037,037
Declared dividends	(12,169)		(12,450)		(37,175)		(37,672)
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	169,480		(50,958)		521,576		(13,819)
Ending balances	2,525,323		1,985,546		2,525,323		1,985,546
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Beginning balances	(4,270)		(102,943)		(34,168)		(82,794)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992		(46,460)		48,890		(66,609)
Ending balances	14,722		(149,403)		14,722		(149,403)
Treasury stock:
Beginning balances	(2,763,214)		(2,563,282)		(2,609,250)		(2,371,612)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(187)		(75)		(22,155)		(23,086)
Treasury shares purchased	(129,792)		(20,841)		(261,788)		(189,500)
Ending balances	(2,893,193)		(2,584,198)		(2,893,193)		(2,584,198)
Noncontrolling interests:
Beginning balances	12,781		12,309		14,015		13,315
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	538		695		1,803		1,689
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	(12,370)		—		(12,370)		—
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests	—		(2)		(2,499)		(2,002)
Ending balances	949		13,002		949		13,002
Total stockholders' equity, ending balances	$	2,138,960	$	1,645,304	$	2,138,960	$	1,645,304

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	523,379	$	(12,130)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	644,743		600,692
Restructuring and related charges	3,043		39,292
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	76,119		62,214
Deferred income taxes	(15,933)		18,279
Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts	5,395		14,636
Other, net	16,217		20,979
Change in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	(365,061)		142,470
Contract assets	47,135		(92,574)
Inventories	(839,570)		(229,398)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(73,024)		(44,331)
Other assets	(32,220)		(9,089)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	680,637		59,686
Net cash provided by operating activities	670,860		570,726
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(878,020)		(648,945)
Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment	286,702		93,679
Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash	(49,833)		(145,595)
Other, net	(3,081)		21,398
Net cash used in investing activities	(644,232)		(679,463)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Borrowings under debt agreements	1,081,486		9,521,853
Payments toward debt agreements	(908,265)		(9,533,522)
Payments to acquire treasury stock	(261,788)		(189,500)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(37,872)		(38,411)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	20,354		16,179
Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock	(22,155)		(23,085)
Other, net	(48,901)		(13,106)
Net cash used in financing activities	(177,141)		(259,592)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2,315)		(31,677)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(152,828)		(400,006)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,393,557		1,163,343
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,240,729	$	763,337

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been included. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. Results for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending August 31, 2021.

2. Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

The Company regularly sells designated pools of high credit quality trade accounts receivable under uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs to unaffiliated financial institutions without recourse. As these accounts receivable are sold without recourse, the Company does not retain the associated risks following the transfer of such accounts receivable to the respective financial institutions. The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs. Servicing fees related to each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The following is a summary of the trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions where the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institution may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

Program	Maximum Amount (in millions)(1)			Type of Facility	Expiration Date
A	$	600.0		Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)
B	$	150.0		Uncommitted	November 30, 2021
C	400.0		CNY	Uncommitted	August 31, 2023
D	$	150.0		Uncommitted	May 4, 2023(3)
E	$	150.0		Uncommitted	January 25, 2022(4)
F	$	50.0		Uncommitted	February 23, 2023(5)
G	$	100.0		Uncommitted	August 10, 2021(6)
H	$	100.0		Uncommitted	July 21, 2021(7)
I	$	550.0		Uncommitted	December 4, 2021(8)
J	$	135.0		Uncommitted	April 11, 2022(9)
K	100.0		CHF	Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)

(1)Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable that may be sold under a facility at any one time.

(2)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(3)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days’ prior notice.

(4)The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(5)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days’ prior notice.

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(6)The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(7)The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(8)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2024 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(9)The program will be automatically extended through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,016	$	2,162	$	3,567	$	6,325
Cash proceeds received	$	1,015	$	2,158	$	3,565	$	6,311
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(1)	$	1	$	4	$	2	$	14

(1)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

3. Inventories

    Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Raw materials	$	2,806,761	$	2,389,719
Work in process	646,132		450,781
Finished goods	598,976		376,542
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	(72,540)		(85,259)
Inventories, net	$	3,979,329	$	3,131,783

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4. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 are summarized below (in thousands): 

	Maturity Date	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
4.700% Senior Notes	Sep 15, 2022	$	499,150	$	498,659
4.900% Senior Notes	Jul 14, 2023	299,482		299,300
3.950% Senior Notes	Jan 12, 2028	495,902		495,440
3.600% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2030	495,146		494,756
3.000% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2031	590,944		590,162
1.700% Senior Notes (1)	Apr 15, 2026	495,560		—
Borrowings under credit facilities (2)(3)	Jan 22, 2024 and Jan 22, 2026	—		—
Borrowings under loans (1)	Jun 23, 2021	50,583		350,165
Total notes payable and long-term debt		2,926,767		2,728,482
Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt		50,168		50,194
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments		$	2,876,599	$	2,678,288

(1)On April 14, 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 1.700% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “1.700% Senior Notes”). The Company used the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the prior $300.0 million Term Loan Facility.

(2)On April 28, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 (the “Credit Facility”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) increased the commitments available under the three-year revolving credit facility (the “Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility”) from $700.0 million to $1.2 billion, (ii) instituted certain sustainability-linked adjustments to the interest rates applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility and (iii) extended the termination date of the Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility to January 22, 2024, and of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility of $2.0 billion to January 22, 2026.

(3)As of May 31, 2021, the Company has $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities. The Credit Facility acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. The Company has a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion under its commercial paper program.

Debt Covenants

Borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements are subject to various covenants that limit the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness, sell assets, effect mergers and certain transactions, and effect certain transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. In addition, the revolving credit facilities and the 4.900% Senior Notes contain debt leverage and interest coverage covenants. The Company is also subject to certain covenants requiring the Company to offer to repurchase the 4.700%, 4.900%, 3.950%, 3.600%, 3.000% or 1.700% Senior Notes upon a change of control. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

Fair Value

Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the estimated fair values of the Company’s notes payable and long-term debt.

5. Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under its foreign asset-backed securitization program and its North American asset-backed securitization program to special purpose entities, which in turn sell certain of the receivables under the foreign program to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution and certain of the receivables under the North American program to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis.

The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the asset-backed securitization programs. Servicing fees related to each of the asset-backed securitization programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset

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or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the asset-backed securitization programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The special purpose entity in the foreign asset-backed securitization program is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity whose assets would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of this special purpose entity as the Company has both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity from the transfer of the trade accounts receivable into the special purpose entity. Accordingly, the special purpose entity associated with the foreign asset-backed securitization program is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As of May 31, 2021, the special purpose entity has liabilities for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company (primary beneficiary). The liabilities cannot exceed the maximum amount of net cash proceeds under the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

The foreign asset-backed securitization program contains a guarantee of payment by the special purpose entity, in an amount approximately equal to the net cash proceeds under the program. No liability has been recorded for obligations under the guarantee as of May 31, 2021.

The special purpose entity in the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the North American asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of May 31, 2021.

Following is a summary of the asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:    

	Maximum Amount of Net Cash Proceeds (in millions)(1)(2)		Expiration Date
North American	$	390.0	November 22, 2021
Foreign	$	400.0	(3)

(1)Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)As of May 31, 2021, the Company had up to $148.5 million in available liquidity under its asset-backed securitization programs, of which all available liquidity related to the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

(3)The Company terminated the foreign asset-backed securitization program on June 28, 2021. In connection with the termination, the Company paid approximately $167.0 million in cash, which consisted of a remittance of collections received prior to that date in the Company’s role as servicer of sold receivables, and a repurchase at fair value of all previously sold receivables that remained outstanding as of that date. The Company expects to receive payment on the repurchased receivables from the related customers during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,074	$	948	$	3,388	$	3,205
Cash proceeds received(1)	$	1,072	$	944	$	3,381	$	3,189
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)	$	2	$	4	$	7	$	16

(1)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The asset-backed securitization programs require compliance with several covenants. The North American asset-backed securitization program covenants include compliance with the interest ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the Credit Facility. The foreign asset-backed securitization program covenants include limitations on certain corporate actions such as mergers and

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consolidations. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the asset-backed securitization programs.

6. Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Contract liabilities(1)	$	512,131	$	496,219
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	762,551		703,250
Other accrued expenses	2,215,798		2,012,059
Accrued expenses	$	3,490,480	$	3,211,528

(1)Revenue recognized during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2020 and 2019 was $306.0 million and $260.9 million, respectively.

7. Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following table provides information about the net periodic benefit cost for all plans for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Service cost (1)	$	6,278	$	6,701	$	18,809	$	17,802
Interest cost (2)	1,172		755		3,469		2,327
Expected long-term return on plan assets (2)	(3,897)		(3,741)		(11,746)		(10,316)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss (2)	(1,230)		225		(3,743)		674
Amortization of actuarial gain (2)	(1,715)		—		(5,205)		—
Amortization of prior service credit (2)	(13)		(11)		(39)		(33)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	595	$	3,929	$	1,545	$	10,454

(1)Service cost is recognized in cost of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(2)Components are recognized in other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

8. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company’s financial performance and are referred to as market risks. The Company, where deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments are foreign currency risk and interest rate risk.

Foreign Currency Risk Management

Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $1.0 billion and $355.2 million as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively. The related forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forward foreign exchange contract transactions will effectively lock in the value of anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.

In addition to derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also enters into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, fixed purchase obligations and intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. The aggregate notional amount of these outstanding contracts as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, was $3.3 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively.

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Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the fair values and classification of the Company’s derivative instruments.

The gains and losses recognized in earnings due to hedge ineffectiveness and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are included as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense, which are the same line items in which the hedged items are recorded.

The following table presents the gains and losses from forward contracts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)	Cost of revenue	$	27,212	$	(36,955)	$	147,655	$	(3,436)

(1)For the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized $21.5 million and $120.6 million, respectively, of foreign currency losses in cost of revenue, which are offset by the gains from the forward foreign exchange contracts. During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, the Company recognized $36.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of foreign currency gains in cost revenue, which are offset by the losses from the forward foreign exchange contracts.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Company periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s borrowings.

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the interest rate swaps outstanding as of May 31, 2021, which have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges:

Interest Rate Swap Summary	Hedged Interest Rate Payments	Aggregate Notional Amount (in millions)		Effective Date	Expiration Date (1)
Forward Interest Rate Swap
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	250.0	November 2, 2020	July 31, 2024	(2)
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	150.0	May 24, 2021	July 31, 2024	(2)

(1)The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at the expiration date for the forward interest rate swap.

(2)If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before July 31, 2024, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance.

Contemporaneously with the issuance of our 3.000% Notes in July 2020, the Company amended interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $200.0 million, with mandatory termination dates from August 15, 2020 to February 15, 2022 (the “2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps”). In addition, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to offset future exposures of fluctuations in the fair value of the 2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps (the “Offsetting Interest Rate Swaps”).

9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 (in thousands):

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	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Instruments		Actuarial Loss		Prior Service Cost		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	(36,595)	$	(30,996)	$	34,093	$	(670)	$	(34,168)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25,613		64,113		(256)		—		89,470
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		(40,580)		—		—		(40,580)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)	25,613		23,533		(256)		—		48,890
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	(10,982)	$	(7,463)	$	33,837	$	(670)	$	14,722

(1)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial.

The following table sets forth the amounts reclassified from AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the associated financial statement line item, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		Three months ended				Nine months ended
Comprehensive Income Components	Financial Statement Line Item	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Realized (gains) losses on derivative instruments:(1)
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of revenue	$	(4,309)	$	16,451	$	(43,021)	$	20,648
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense	814		(431)		2,441		(1,293)
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)		$	(3,495)	$	16,020	$	(40,580)	$	19,355

(1)The Company expects to reclassify $7.9 million into earnings during the next twelve months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.

(2)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020.

10. Stockholders’ Equity

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,956	$	14,299	$	67,553	$	54,783
Employee stock purchase plan	2,809		2,583		8,566		7,431
Total	$	18,765	$	16,882	$	76,119	$	62,214

On January 21, 2021, the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 EIP”) was approved by the shareholders of the Company. The 2021 EIP replaced the Company’s 2011 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, which terminated on October 21, 2020. As of May 31, 2021, the shares available to be issued under the 2021 EIP were 10,965,250.

Restricted Stock Units

Certain key employees have been granted time-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock unit awards (“restricted stock units”). The time-based restricted stock units generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over three years. The performance-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 150%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The performance-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is based upon the Company’s cumulative adjusted core earnings per share during the performance period. The market-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 200%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The market-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is tied to the Company’s total shareholder return based on the Company’s stock performance in relation to the companies in the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Super Composite Technology Hardware and Equipment Index excluding the Company. During the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company awarded approximately 1.2 million and 1.1 million time-based restricted stock units, respectively, 0.4 million and 0.3 million performance-based restricted stock units, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.3 million market-based restricted stock units, respectively.

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The following represents the stock-based compensation information as of the period indicated (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense—restricted stock units	$	45,840
Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense	1.4 years

Common Stock Outstanding

The following represents the common stock outstanding for the periods indicated:

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Common stock outstanding:
Beginning balances	149,366,501	151,407,526	150,330,358	153,520,380
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options	9,321	—	9,321	56,999
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	—	—	771,548	595,717
Vesting of restricted stock	12,787	13,234	2,253,923	2,252,846
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(3,436)	(2,808)	(613,715)	(619,931)
Treasury shares purchased(1)	(2,547,707)	(843,916)	(5,913,969)	(5,231,975)
Ending balances	146,837,466	150,574,036	146,837,466	150,574,036

(1)In September 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of the Company’s common stock as part of a two-year capital allocation framework (the “2020 Share Repurchase Program”). As of May 31, 2021, 11.9 million shares had been repurchased for $475.6 million and $124.4 million remains available under the 2020 Share Repurchase Program. The 2020 Share Repurchase Program authorization expires at the end of fiscal year 2021.

11. Concentration of Risk and Segment Data

Concentration of Risk

Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. During the nine months ended May 31, 2021, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 47% of its net revenue and 79 customers accounted for approximately 90% of its net revenue. Sales to these customers were reported in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”) operating segments.

The Company procures components from a broad group of suppliers. Some of the products manufactured by the Company require one or more components that are available from only a single source.

Segment Data

Net revenue for the operating segments is attributed to the segment in which the service is performed. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on its pre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment income does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring, severance and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition and integration charges, (gain) impairment on securities, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, restructuring of securities loss, goodwill impairment charges, business interruption and impairment charges, net, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, other expense (excluding certain components of net periodic benefit cost), interest income, interest expense, income tax expense or adjustment for net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Transactions between operating segments are generally recorded at amounts that approximate those at which we would transact with third parties.

As of September 1, 2020, certain customers have been realigned within the Company’s operating segments. As there have been no changes to how the Company’s chief operating decision maker assesses operating performance and allocates resources, the Company’s operating segments which are the reporting segments continue to consist of the DMS and EMS

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segments. Customers within the automotive and transportation and smart home and appliances industries are now presented within the DMS segment. Prior period disclosures are restated to reflect the realignment.

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	1,346,207	$	1,441,135	$	2,787,342	$	958,786	$	1,385,203	$	2,343,989
Over time	2,296,785		2,130,518		4,427,303		2,428,503		1,563,150		3,991,653
Total	$	3,642,992	$	3,571,653	$	7,214,645	$	3,387,289	$	2,948,353	$	6,335,642

	Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	3,222,365	$	5,463,053	$	8,685,418	$	3,323,119	$	4,409,710	$	7,732,829
Over time	7,193,156		5,997,147		13,190,303		7,043,921		5,189,673		12,233,594
Total	$	10,415,521	$	11,460,200	$	21,875,721	$	10,367,040	$	9,599,383	$	19,966,423

The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Segment income and reconciliation of income before income tax
EMS	$	137,119	$	97,824	$	357,214	$	259,679
DMS	139,764		74,260		569,212		349,168
Total segment income	$	276,883	$	172,084	$	926,426	$	608,847
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	(12,066)		(13,178)		(35,160)		(42,895)
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	(18,765)		(16,882)		(76,119)		(62,214)
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(744)		(69,150)		(5,655)		(144,005)
Distressed customer charge	—		—		—		(14,963)
Business interruption and impairment charges, net	—		(4,574)		806		(4,574)
Acquisition and integration charges	—		(6,119)		(3,374)		(30,005)
Gain (impairment) on securities	2,409		—		2,409		(12,205)
Other expense (net of periodic benefit cost)	(2,182)		(8,399)		(10,017)		(32,673)
Interest income	1,563		1,864		5,099		13,144
Interest expense	(33,803)		(41,873)		(97,175)		(132,967)
Income before income tax	$	213,295	$	13,773	$	707,240	$	145,490

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Total assets
EMS	$	3,900,421	$	3,233,681
DMS	7,261,735		6,641,764
Other non-allocated assets	4,578,552		4,521,971
	$	15,740,708	$	14,397,416

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As of May 31, 2021, the Company operated in 31 countries worldwide. Sales to unaffiliated customers are based on the Company location that maintains the customer relationship and transacts the external sale.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Foreign source revenue	82.7	%	83.4	%	83.6	%	82.6	%

12. Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges

Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring, severance and related charges (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Employee severance and benefit costs	$	483	$	56,891	$	3,191	$	83,684
Lease costs	—		402		(2,873)		6,870
Asset write-off costs	8		6,253		4,598		31,678
Other costs	253		5,604		739		21,773
Total restructuring, severance and related charges(1)	$	744	$	69,150	$	5,655	$	144,005

(1)Primarily relates to the 2020 Restructuring Plan, and includes $0.0 million and $23.7 million recorded in the EMS segment, $0.6 million and $29.3 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.1 million and $16.2 million of non-allocated charges for the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Includes $(0.4) million and $55.8 million recorded in the EMS segment, $5.5 million and $69.0 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.6 million and $19.2 million of non-allocated charges for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Except for asset write-off costs, all restructuring, severance and related charges are cash costs.

2020 Restructuring Plan

On September 20, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to realign the Company’s global capacity support infrastructure, particularly in the Company’s mobility footprint in China, in order to optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions and capacity realignment (the “2020 Restructuring Plan”).

The 2020 Restructuring Plan, totaling $85.0 million in restructuring and other related costs, is substantially complete as of May 31, 2021.

The table below summarizes the Company’s liability activity, primarily associated with the 2020 Restructuring Plan

(in thousands):

	Employee Severance and Benefit Costs		Lease Costs		Asset Write-off Costs		Other Related Costs		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	8,143	$	2,316	$	—	$	426	$	10,885
Restructuring related charges	2,722		(2,873)		4,352		733		4,934
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity	12		1,554		(4,352)		(142)		(2,928)
Cash payments	(7,102)		(170)		—		(763)		(8,035)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	3,775	$	827	$	—	$	254	$	4,856

The Company’s liability associated with the worldwide workforce reduction initiated in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 is $14.0 million as of May 31, 2021.

13. Income Taxes

Effective Income Tax Rate

The U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate are as follows:

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	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
Effective income tax rate	20.3	%	465.0	%	26.0	%	108.3	%

The effective income tax rate decreased for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to: (i) increased income for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, driven in part by decreased restructuring charges in tax jurisdictions with minimal related income tax benefit and (ii) a $21.2 million income tax expense associated with the re-measurement of deferred tax assets related to an extension of a non-U.S. tax incentive recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2020.

The effective income tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0% during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, primarily due to: (i) losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, (ii) tax incentives granted to sites in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam and (iii) a $21.2 million income tax expense associated with the re-measurement of deferred tax assets related to an extension of a non-U.S. tax incentive recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2020.

14. Earnings Per Share and Dividends

Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities. The difference between the weighted average number of basic shares outstanding and the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding is primarily due to dilutive unvested restricted stock units and dilutive stock appreciation rights.

Potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when their effect would be antidilutive. Performance-based restricted stock units are considered dilutive when the related performance criteria have been met assuming the end of the reporting period represents the end of the performance period. All potential shares of common stock are antidilutive in periods of net loss. Potential shares of common stock not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive or because the performance criterion was not met were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	665	3,717	665	3,379
Employee stock purchase plan	—	57	—	92
Stock appreciation rights	—	5	—	28

Dividends

The following table sets forth cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except for per share data):

	Dividend Declaration Date	Dividend per Share		Total of Cash Dividends Declared		Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Dividend Cash Payment Date
Fiscal Year 2021:	October 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,417	November 16, 2020	December 2, 2020
	January 21, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,371	February 15, 2021	March 2, 2021
	April 22, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,169	May 14, 2021	June 2, 2021
Fiscal Year 2020:	October 17, 2019	$	0.08	$	12,647	November 15, 2019	December 2, 2019
	January 23, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,517	February 14, 2020	March 4, 2020
	April 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,452	May 15, 2020	June 3, 2020

15. Business Acquisitions

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During fiscal year 2018, the Company and Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”) entered into a framework agreement to form a strategic collaboration and expand its existing relationship. The strategic collaboration expands the Company’s medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities.

On October 26, 2020, under the terms of the framework agreement, the Company completed the fourth closing of its acquisition of certain assets of JJMD. The aggregate purchase price paid for the fourth closing was approximately $18.9 million in cash. Total assets acquired of $29.8 million and total liabilities assumed of $10.9 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.

The acquisition of the JJMD assets was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company is currently evaluating the fair value of the assets and liabilities related to the fourth closing. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax adjustments. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on October 26, 2020 for the fourth closing. The Company believes it is impracticable to provide pro forma information for the acquisition of the JJMD assets.

16. Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents the fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of the periods indicated:    

(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents	Level 1	(1)	$	17,839	$	33,869
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Short-term investments	Level 1		17,216		16,556
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	19,089		11,201
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	60,944		58,893
Other assets:
Forward interest rate swap:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	18,772		—
Liabilities:
Accrued expenses:
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	$	1,527	$	1,522
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	8,023		9,100
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	8,276		540
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	17,809		26,492
Other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	—		329
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	—		13,111
Forward interest rate swaps:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	546		—

(1)Consist of investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.

(2)The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.

(3)Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

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(4)The 2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps are considered a hybrid instrument and the Company elected the fair value option for reporting. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the contract and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the expected cash flows using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

Assets Held for Sale

The following table presents the assets held for sale:

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Carrying Amount
Assets held for sale (1)	$	60,580	$	67,380

(1)The fair value of assets held for sale exceeds the carrying value for $30.1 million of assets held for sale. For $30.5 million of assets held for sale, the carrying value approximates the fair value with the asset value measured using Level 2 inputs.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on these instruments approximates current market rates.

Notes payable and long-term debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair values of notes payable and long-term debt for disclosure purposes. The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's notes payable and long-term debt, by hierarchy level as of the periods indicated:

			May 31, 2021				August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes payable and long-term debt:
4.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	499,150	$	527,780	$	498,659	$	537,180
4.900% Senior Notes	Level 3	(2)	$	299,482	$	325,411	$	299,300	$	329,435
3.950% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,902	$	555,460	$	495,440	$	551,930
3.600% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,146	$	538,850	$	494,756	$	536,110
3.000% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	590,944	$	610,830	$	590,162	$	611,616
1.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,560	$	502,340	$	—	$	—

(1)The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data.

(2)This fair value estimate is based on the Company’s indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows.

17. Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

During fiscal year 2021, the Company entered into new operating and finance leases. The future minimum lease payments under these new leases as of May 31, 2021 are summarized below.

	Payments due by period (in thousands)
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		After 5 years
Operating lease obligations	$	92,963	$	20,728	$	38,034	$	23,929	$	10,272
Finance lease obligations(1)	$	83,737	$	44,759	$	29,230	$	7,397	$	2,351

(1)As of May 31, 2021 , the future minimum lease payments exclude $154.9 million of residual value guarantees that could potentially come due in future periods. The Company does not believe it is probable that any amounts will be owed under these guarantees. Therefore, no amounts related to the residual value guarantees are included in the lease payments used to measure the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

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Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

18. New Accounting Guidance

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard, which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss model and requires a financial asset measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The Company adopted the guidance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2018, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Recently issued accounting guidance is not applicable or did not have, or is not expected to have, a material impact to the Company.

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JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Many of the forward-looking statements are located in Item 2 of this Form 10-Q under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the Company’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Achievement of anticipated results is subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements, and you are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or by the rules and regulations of the SEC. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2020 such as, the scope and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our operations, sites, customers and supply chain; managing growth effectively; our dependence on a limited number of customers; competitive challenges affecting our customers; managing rapid declines or increases in customer demand and other related customer challenges that may occur; risks arising from relationships with emerging companies; changes in technology; our ability to introduce new business models or programs requiring implementation of new competencies; competition; transportation issues; our ability to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing expertise; retaining key personnel; our ability to purchase components efficiently and reliance on a limited number of suppliers for critical components; risks associated with international sales and operations; our ability to achieve expected profitability from acquisitions; risk arising from our restructuring activities; issues involving our information systems, including security issues; regulatory risks (including the expense of complying, or failing to comply, with applicable regulations; risk arising from design or manufacturing defects; and intellectual property risk); financial risks (including customers or suppliers who become financially troubled; turmoil in financial markets; tax risks; credit rating risks; risks of exposure to debt; currency fluctuations; energy prices; and asset impairment); changes in financial accounting standards or policies; and risk of natural disaster, climate change or other global events. References in this report to “the Company,” “Jabil,” “we,” “our,” or “us” mean Jabil Inc. together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We are one of the leading providers of worldwide manufacturing services and solutions. We provide comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. Our services enable our customers to reduce manufacturing costs, improve supply-chain management, reduce inventory obsolescence, lower transportation costs and reduce product fulfillment time. Our manufacturing and supply chain management services and solutions include innovation, design, planning, fabrication and assembly, delivery and managing the flow of resources and products. We derive substantially all of our revenue from production and product management services (collectively referred to as “manufacturing services”), which encompass the act of producing tangible components that are built to customer specifications and are then provided to the customer.

We serve our customers primarily through dedicated business units that combine highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing with advanced electronic design and design for manufacturability. We depend, and expect to continue to depend, upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue, which in turn depends upon their growth, viability and financial stability.

We conduct our operations in facilities that are located worldwide, including but not limited to, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, the United States and Hungary. We derived a substantial majority, 82.7% and 83.6%, of net revenue from our international operations for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, respectively. Our global manufacturing production sites allow customers to manufacture products simultaneously in the optimal locations for their products. Our global presence is key to assessing and executing on our business opportunities.

We have two reporting segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”), which are organized based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles. Our EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, utilizing our large scale manufacturing infrastructure and our ability to serve a broad range of end markets. Our EMS segment is a high volume business that produces product at a quicker rate (i.e. cycle time) and in larger quantities and includes customers primarily in the 5G, wireless and cloud, digital print and retail, industrial and semi-cap, and networking and storage industries. Our DMS segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies and healthcare. Our DMS includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, connected devices, healthcare and packaging, and mobility industries.

As of September 1, 2020, certain customers have been realigned within our operating segments. Our operating segments, which are the reporting segments, continue to consist of the DMS and EMS segments. Customers within the automotive and transportation and smart home and appliances industries are now presented within the DMS segment. Prior period disclosures are restated to reflect the realignment.

We monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on both the customers we serve as well as our end-markets and closely manage our costs and capital resources so that we can respond appropriately as circumstances change.

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began to impact us in January 2020, has continued to affect our business and the businesses of our customers and suppliers. Travel and business operation restrictions arising from virus containment efforts of governments around the world have continued to impact our operations in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Essential activity exceptions from these restrictions have allowed us to continue to operate but virus containment efforts have resulted in additional direct costs.

The impact on our suppliers has led to supply chain constraints, including difficulty sourcing materials necessary to fulfill customer production requirements and challenges in transporting completed products to our end customers.

Summary of Results

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain key operating results and other financial information (in thousands, except per share data):

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	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Net revenue	$	7,214,645	$	6,335,642	$	21,875,721	$	19,966,423
Gross profit	$	567,800	$	456,148	$	1,772,285	$	1,440,112
Operating income	$	239,774	$	59,384	$	790,074	$	302,793
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$	169,480	$	(50,958)	$	521,576	$	(13,819)
Earnings (loss) per share—basic	$	1.14	$	(0.34)	$	3.49	$	(0.09)
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted	$	1.12	$	(0.34)	$	3.41	$	(0.09)

Key Performance Indicators

Management regularly reviews financial and non-financial performance indicators to assess the Company’s operating results. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities are largely affected by our working capital requirements, which are dependent on the effective management of our sales cycle as well as timing of payments. Our sales cycle measures how quickly we can convert our manufacturing services into cash through sales. We believe the metrics set forth below are useful to investors in measuring our liquidity as future liquidity needs will depend on fluctuations in levels of inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

The following table sets forth, for the quarterly periods indicated, certain of management’s key financial performance indicators:

	Three months ended
	May 31, 2021	February 28, 2021	May 31, 2020
Sales cycle(1)	25 days	25 days	27 days
Inventory turns (annualized)(2)	5 turns	6 turns	5 turns
Days in accounts receivable(3)	40 days	40 days	37 days
Days in inventory(4)	68 days	65 days	67 days
Days in accounts payable(5)	84 days	81 days	77 days

(1)The sales cycle is calculated as the sum of days in accounts receivable and days in inventory, less the days in accounts payable; accordingly, the variance in the sales cycle quarter over quarter was a direct result of changes in these indicators.

(2)Inventory turns (annualized) are calculated as 360 days divided by days in inventory.

(3)Days in accounts receivable is calculated as accounts receivable, net, divided by net revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended May 31, 2021 and February 28, 2021, the increase in days in accounts receivable from the three months ended May 31, 2020 was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, primarily driven by higher sales and timing of collections.

(4)Days in inventory is calculated as inventory and contract assets divided by cost of revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended May 31, 2021, the increase in days in inventory from the prior sequential quarter was to support expected sales levels in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

(5)Days in accounts payable is calculated as accounts payable divided by cost of revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended May 31, 2021, the increase in days in accounts payable from the three months ended February 28, 2021 and the three months ended May 31, 2021, respectively, was primarily due to an increase for material purchases and the timing of payments.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. Management believes that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different future circumstances. For further discussion of our significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 18 – “New Accounting Guidance” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting guidance.

Results of Operations

Net Revenue

Generally, we assess revenue on a global customer basis regardless of whether the growth is associated with organic growth or as a result of an acquisition. Accordingly, we do not differentiate or separately report revenue increases generated by acquisitions as opposed to existing business. In addition, the added cost structures associated with our acquisitions have historically been relatively insignificant when compared to our overall cost structure.

The distribution of revenue across our segments has fluctuated, and will continue to fluctuate, as a result of numerous factors, including the following: fluctuations in customer demand; efforts to diversify certain portions of our business; business growth from new and existing customers; specific product performance; and any potential termination, or substantial winding down, of significant customer relationships.

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Net revenue	$	7,214.6	$	6,335.6	13.9	%	$	21,875.7	$	19,966.4	9.6	%

Net revenue increased during the three months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2020. Specifically, the DMS segment net revenue increased 21% due to: (i) a 7% increase in revenues from existing customers in our automotive and transportation business, (ii) a 7% increase in revenues from existing customers within our connected devices business, (iii) a 6% increase in revenue from existing customers within our healthcare and packaging business and (iv) a 1% increase in revenues from existing customers within our mobility business. The EMS segment net revenue increased 8% due to: (i) a 3% increase from existing customers within our 5G, wireless and cloud business, (ii) a 2% increase from existing customers within our networking and storage business, (iii) a 2% increase from existing customers within our digital print and retail business, and (iv) a 1% increase from an existing customer within our industrial and capital equipment business.

Net revenue increased during the nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2020. Specifically, the DMS segment net revenue increased 19% due to: (i) a 8% increase in revenues from existing customers within our mobility business as our ability to meet customer demand during the nine months ended May 31, 2020, was greatly diminished due to COVID-19 containment efforts in China, (ii) a 5% increase in revenues from existing customers within our connected devices business, (iii) a 4% increase in revenues from existing customers in our automotive and transportation business and (iv) a 2% increase in revenues from existing customers within our healthcare and packaging business. The EMS segment net revenue remained relatively consistent.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, revenue by segment expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
EMS	50	%	53	%	48	%	52	%
DMS	50	%	47	%	52	%	48	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Foreign source revenue	82.7	%	83.4	%	83.6	%	82.6	%

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Gross Profit

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021			May 31, 2020			May 31, 2021			May 31, 2020
Gross profit	$	567.8		$	456.1		$	1,772.3		$	1,440.1
Percent of net revenue	7.9		%	7.2		%	8.1		%	7.2		%

Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue increased as compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to: (i) product mix and improved profitability across the various businesses and (ii) a decrease in incremental and idle labor costs associated with travel disruptions and governmental restrictions, largely related to the COVID-19 pandemic of $44.3 million and $72.1 million, for the three months ended and nine months ended May 31, 2021, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative

	Three months ended					Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020	Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Selling, general and administrative	$	305.6	302.8	$	2.8	$	914.3	$	916.8	$	(2.5)

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased during the three months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2020. The increase is primarily due to: (i) a $17.3 million increase due to higher salary and salary related expenses and (ii) a $1.9 million increase in stock-based compensation expense due to anticipated achievement levels for certain performance-based stock awards and a higher stock price for cash-settled awards. The increase is partially offset by: (i) a $10.4 million decrease in costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily for personal protection equipment for our employees globally, and (ii) a $6.1 million decrease in acquisition and integration charges related to our strategic collaboration with a healthcare company.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased during the nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2020. The decrease is primarily due to a $26.6 million decrease in acquisition and integration charges related to our strategic collaboration with a healthcare company. The decrease is partially offset by (i) a $13.9 million increase in stock-based compensation expense due to anticipated achievement levels for certain performance-based stock awards, a higher stock price for awards granted during fiscal year 2021 and a higher stock price for cash-settled awards and (ii) a $10.2 million increase due to higher salary and salary related expenses.

Research and Development

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021			May 31, 2020			May 31, 2021			May 31, 2020
Research and development	$	9.7		$	11.6		$	27.1		$	33.6
Percent of net revenue	0.1		%	0.2		%	0.1		%	0.2		%

Research and development expenses remained relatively consistent as a percentage of net revenue during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020.

Amortization of Intangibles

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Amortization of intangibles	$	12.1	$	13.2	$	(1.1)	$	35.2	$	42.9	$	(7.7)

Amortization of intangibles decreased during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to certain intangible assets that were fully amortized during fiscal year 2020.

Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges

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Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring, severance and related charges (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Employee severance and benefit costs	$	0.5	$	56.9	$	3.2	$	83.7
Lease costs	—		0.4		(2.9)		6.9
Asset write-off costs	—		6.3		4.6		31.7
Other costs	0.2		5.6		0.8		21.7
Total restructuring, severance and related charges(1)	$	0.7	$	69.2	$	5.7	$	144.0

(1)Primarily relates to the 2020 Restructuring Plan, and includes $0.0 million and $23.7 million recorded in the EMS segment, $0.6 million and $29.3 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.1 million and $16.2 million of non-allocated charges for the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Includes $(0.4) million and $55.8 million recorded in the EMS segment, $5.5 million and $69.0 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.6 million and $19.2 million of non-allocated charges for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Except for asset write-off costs, all restructuring, severance and related charges are cash costs.

See Note 12 – “Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of restructuring, severance and related charges for the 2020 Restructuring Plan.

(Gain) Impairment on Securities

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
(Gain) impairment on securities	$	(2.4)	$	—	$	(2.4)	$	(2.4)	$	12.2	$	(14.6)

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The change in (gain) impairment on securities for the three months ended May 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2020 is due to cash proceeds received in connection with the sale of an investment. For the nine months ended May 31, 2021 compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2020, the cash proceeds were partially offset by a non-cash impairment charge incurred in connection with the sale of an investment in the optical networking segment during fiscal year 2020.

Other (Income) Expense

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Other (income) expense	$	(3.4)	$	5.6	$	(9.0)	$	(6.8)	$	25.3	$	(32.1)

The change in other (income) expense for the three months ended May 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended May 31, 2020, is primarily due to: (i) $5.3 million related to a decrease in fees associated with lower utilization of the trade accounts receivable sales programs, (ii) $2.9 million related to lower net periodic benefit costs and (iii) $0.8 million arising from an increase in other income.

The change in other (income) expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2020, is primarily due to: (i) $20.8 million related to a decrease in fees associated with lower utilization of the trade accounts receivable sales programs, (ii) $9.9 million related to lower net periodic benefit costs and (iii) $1.4 million arising from an increase in other income.

Interest Income

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Interest income	$	1.6	$	1.9	$	(0.3)	$	5.1	$	13.1	$	(8.0)

Interest income decreased during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to lower interest rates on cash equivalents (investments that are readily convertible to cash with maturity dates of 90 days or less).

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Interest Expense

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(dollars in millions)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Interest expense	$	33.8	$	41.9	$	(8.1)	$	97.2	$	133.0	$	(35.8)

Interest expense decreased during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020 due to lower interest rates and lower borrowings on our credit facilities and commercial paper program.

Income Tax Expense

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		Change
Effective income tax rate	20.3	%	465.0	%	(444.7)	%	26.0	%	108.3	%	(82.3)	%

The effective income tax rate decreased for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to: (i) increased income for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, driven in part by decreased restructuring charges in tax jurisdictions with minimal related income tax benefit and (ii) a $21.2 million income tax expense associated with the re-measurement of deferred tax assets related to an extension of a non-U.S. tax incentive recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2020.

Non-GAAP (Core) Financial Measures

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations include certain non-GAAP financial measures as identified in the reconciliations below. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed herein do not have standard meaning and may vary from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies or how we may calculate those measures in other instances from time to time. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Also, our “core” financial measures should not be construed as an indication by us that our future results will be unaffected by those items that are excluded from our “core” financial measures.

Management believes that the non-GAAP “core” financial measures set forth below are useful to facilitate evaluating the past and future performance of our ongoing manufacturing operations over multiple periods on a comparable basis by excluding the effects of the amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring, severance and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition and integration charges, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, goodwill impairment charges, business interruption and impairment charges, net, (gain) impairment on securities, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations and certain other expenses, net of tax and certain deferred tax valuation allowance charges. Among other uses, management uses non-GAAP “core” financial measures to make operating decisions, assess business performance and as a factor in determining certain employee performance when evaluating incentive compensation.

We determine the tax effect of the items excluded from “core” earnings and “core” diluted earnings per share based upon evaluation of the statutory tax treatment and the applicable tax rate of the jurisdiction in which the pre-tax items were incurred, and for which realization of the resulting tax benefit, if any, is expected. In certain jurisdictions where we do not expect to realize a tax benefit (due to existing tax incentives or a history of operating losses or other factors resulting in a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets), a reduced or 0% tax rate is applied.

We are reporting “core” operating income, “core” earnings and cash flow to provide investors with an additional method for assessing operating income and earnings, by presenting what we believe are our “core” manufacturing operations. A significant portion (based on the respective values) of the items that are excluded for purposes of calculating “core” operating income and “core” earnings also impacted certain balance sheet assets, resulting in a portion of an asset being written off without a corresponding recovery of cash we may have previously spent with respect to the asset. In the case of restructuring, severance and related charges, we may make associated cash payments in the future. In addition, although, for purposes of calculating “core” operating income and “core” earnings, we exclude stock-based compensation expense (which we anticipate continuing to incur in the future) because it is a non-cash expense, the associated stock issued may result in an increase in our outstanding shares of stock, which may result in the dilution of our stockholders’ ownership interest. We encourage you to consider these matters when evaluating the utility of these non-GAAP financial measures.

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Adjusted free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities plus cash receipts on sold receivables less net capital expenditures (acquisition of property, plant and equipment less proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment). We report adjusted free cash flow as we believe this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in measuring our ability to generate cash internally and fund future growth and to provide a return to shareholders.

Included in the tables below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures as provided in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Financial Results to Non-GAAP Measures

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
(in thousands, except for per share data)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Operating income (U.S. GAAP)	$	239,774	$	59,384	$	790,074	$	302,793
Amortization of intangibles	12,066		13,178		35,160		42,895
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	18,765		16,882		76,119		62,214
Restructuring, severance and related charges	744		69,150		5,655		144,005
Distressed customer charge (1)	—		—		—		14,963
Net periodic benefit cost (2)	5,534		2,797		16,850		7,398
Business interruption and impairment charges, net	—		4,574		(806)		4,574
Acquisition and integration charges (3)	—		6,119		3,374		30,005
Adjustments to operating income	37,109		112,700		136,352		306,054
Core operating income (Non-GAAP)	$	276,883	$	172,084	$	926,426	$	608,847
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc. (U.S. GAAP)	$	169,480	$	(50,958)	$	521,576	$	(13,819)
Adjustments to operating income	37,109		112,700		136,352		306,054
(Gain) impairment on securities	(2,409)		—		(2,409)		12,205
Net periodic benefit cost (2)	(5,534)		(2,797)		(16,850)		(7,398)
Adjustments for taxes	(584)		(2,422)		(1,732)		1,166
Core earnings (Non-GAAP)	$	198,062	$	56,523	$	636,937	$	298,208
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (U.S. GAAP)	$	1.12	$	(0.34)	$	3.41	$	(0.09)
Diluted core earnings per share (Non-GAAP)	$	1.30	$	0.37	$	4.17	$	1.93
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (U.S. GAAP)	151,976		150,723		152,838		151,956
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (Non-GAAP)	151,976		152,693		152,838		154,412

(1)Relates to accounts receivable and inventory charges for certain distressed customers in the renewable energy sector during the nine months ended May 31, 2020.

(2)Following the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) (“ASU 2017-07”), pension service cost is recognized in cost of revenue and all other components of net periodic benefit cost, including return on plan assets, are presented in other expense.  We are reclassifying the pension components in other expense to core operating income as we assess operating performance, inclusive of all components of net periodic benefit cost, with the related revenue. There is no impact to core earnings or diluted core earnings per share for this adjustment..

(3)Charges related to our strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”).

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

	Nine months ended
(in thousands)	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP)	$	670,860	$	570,726
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(878,020)		(648,945)
Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment	286,702		93,679
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)	$	79,542	$	15,460

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Acquisitions and Expansion

During fiscal year 2018, the Company and JJMD entered into a framework agreement to form a strategic collaboration and expand our existing relationship. The strategic collaboration expands our medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities.

On October 26, 2020, under the terms of the framework agreement, we completed the fourth closing of our acquisition of certain assets of JJMD. The aggregate purchase price paid for the fourth closing was approximately $18.9 million in cash. Total assets acquired of $29.8 million and total liabilities assumed of $10.9 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.

The acquisition of the JJMD assets was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company is currently evaluating the fair value of the assets and liabilities related to the fourth closing. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax adjustments. The results of operations were included in our condensed consolidated financial results beginning on October 26, 2020 for the fourth closing. We believe it is impracticable to provide pro forma information for the acquisition of the JJMD assets.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe that our level of liquidity sources, which includes available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and commercial paper program, additional proceeds available under our North American asset-backed securitization program and under our uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs, cash on hand, funds provided by operations and the access to the capital markets, will be adequate to fund our capital expenditures, the payment of any declared quarterly dividends, any share repurchases under the approved program, any potential acquisitions and our working capital requirements for the next 12 months. We continue to assess our capital structure and evaluate the merits of redeploying available cash.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of May 31, 2021, we had approximately $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. As our growth remains predominantly outside of the United States, a significant portion of such cash and cash equivalents are held by our foreign subsidiaries. Most of our cash and cash equivalents as of May 31, 2021 could be repatriated to the United States without potential tax expense.

Notes Payable and Credit Facilities

Following is a summary of principal debt payments and debt issuance for our notes payable and credit facilities:

(in thousands)	4.700% Senior Notes		4.900% Senior Notes		3.950% Senior Notes		3.600% Senior Notes		3.000% Senior Notes		1.700% Senior Notes (1)		Borrowings under revolving credit facilities (2)(3)		Borrowings under loans(1)		Total notes payable and credit facilities
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	498,659	$	299,300	$	495,440	$	494,756	$	590,162	$	—	$	—	$	350,165	$	2,728,482
Borrowings	—		—		—		—		—		499,905		581,581		—		1,081,486
Payments	—		—		—		—		—		—		(581,581)		(300,138)		(881,719)
Other	491		182		462		390		782		(4,345)		—		556		(1,482)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	499,150	$	299,482	$	495,902	$	495,146	$	590,944	$	495,560	$	—	$	50,583	$	2,926,767
Maturity Date	Sep 15, 2022		Jul 14, 2023		Jan 12, 2028		Jan 15, 2030		Jan 15, 2031		Apr 15, 2026		Jan 22, 2024 and Jan 22, 2026		Jun 23, 2021
Original Facility/ Maximum Capacity	$500.0 million		$300.0 million		$500.0 million		$500.0 million		$600.0 million		$500.0 million		$3.8 billion(2)(3)		$51.9 million(1)

(1)On April 14, 2021, we issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 1.700% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “1.700% Senior Notes”). We used the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the prior $300.0 million Term Loan Facility.

(2)On April 28, 2021, we entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to our senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 (the “Credit Facility”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) increased the commitments available under the three-year revolving credit facility (the “Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility”) from

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$700.0 million to $1.2 billion, (ii) instituted certain sustainability-linked adjustments to the interest rates applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility and (iii) primarily extended the termination date of the Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility to January 22, 2024, and of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility of $2.0 billion to January 22, 2026.

(3)As of May 31, 2021, we had $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities. The Credit Facility acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. We have a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion under our commercial paper program.

We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC registering the potential sale of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities in the future to augment our liquidity and capital resources.

Our Senior Notes and our credit facilities contain various financial and nonfinancial covenants. A violation of these covenants could negatively impact our liquidity by restricting our ability to borrow under the notes payable and credit facilities and potentially causing acceleration of amounts due under these notes payable and credit facilities. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, we were in compliance with our debt covenants. Refer to Note 4 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

We continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under our North American asset-backed securitization program to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells certain of the receivables to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis.

Certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the North American asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of May 31, 2021.

Following is a summary of our asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:

	Maximum Amount of Net Cash Proceeds (in millions)(1)		Expiration Date
North American	$	390.0	November 22, 2021
Foreign	$	400.0	(2)

(1)Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)We terminated the foreign asset-backed securitization program on June 28, 2021. In connection with the termination, we paid approximately $167.0 million in cash, which consisted of a remittance of collections received prior to that date in our role as servicer of sold receivables, and a repurchase at fair value of all previously sold receivables that remained outstanding as of that date. We expect to receive payment on the repurchased receivables from the related customers during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

In connection with our asset-backed securitization programs, during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, we sold $1.1 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively, of trade accounts receivable and we received cash proceeds of $1.1 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively. As of May 31, 2021, we had up to $148.5 million in available liquidity under our asset-backed securitization programs, of which all available liquidity related to the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

Our asset-backed securitization programs contain various financial and nonfinancial covenants. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under our asset-backed securitization programs. Refer to Note 5 – “Asset-Backed Securitization Programs” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on the programs.

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

Following is a summary of the trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions. Under the programs we may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institutions may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

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Program	Maximum Amount (in millions)(1)			Type of Facility	Expiration Date
A	$	600.0		Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)
B	$	150.0		Uncommitted	November 30, 2021
C	400.0		CNY	Uncommitted	August 31, 2023
D	$	150.0		Uncommitted	May 4, 2023(3)
E	$	150.0		Uncommitted	January 25, 2022(4)
F	$	50.0		Uncommitted	February 23, 2023(5)
G	$	100.0		Uncommitted	August 10, 2021(6)
H	$	100.0		Uncommitted	July 21, 2021(7)
I	$	550.0		Uncommitted	December 4, 2021(8)
J	$	135.0		Uncommitted	April 11, 2022(9)
K	100.0		CHF	Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)

(1)Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable that may be sold under a facility at any one time.

(2)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(3)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days prior notice.

(4)The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(5)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice.

(6)The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(7)The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(8)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2024 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(9)The program will be automatically extended through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, we sold $1.0 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively, of trade accounts receivable under these programs and we received cash proceeds of $1.0 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively. As of May 31, 2021, we had up to $1.6 billion in available liquidity under our trade accounts receivable sale programs.

Capital Expenditures

For Fiscal Year 2021, we anticipate our net capital expenditures will be approximately $800.0 million. In general, our capital expenditures support ongoing maintenance in our DMS and EMS segments and investments in capabilities and targeted end markets. The amount of actual capital expenditures may be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors, among other things.

Cash Flows    

The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands):

	Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	670,860	$	570,726
Net cash used in investing activities	(644,232)		(679,463)
Net cash used in financing activities	(177,141)		(259,592)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2,315)		(31,677)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(152,828)	$	(400,006)

Operating Activities

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Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 was primarily due to non-cash expenses, an increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and net income, partially offset by: an increase in inventories, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and other current assets. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of purchases and cash payments. The increase in inventories is primarily to support expected sales levels in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by higher sales and the timing of collections. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets is primarily due to the timing of payments.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 consisted primarily of capital expenditures, principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and expenditures in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of JJMD and the acquisition of Ecologic, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 was primarily due to (i) payments for debt agreements, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock under our share repurchase authorization, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) the purchase of treasury stock under employee stock plans. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by (i) borrowings under debt agreements and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Contractual Obligations

As of the date of this report, other than the borrowings on the 1.700% Senior Notes, the amended Credit Facility, (see Note 4 - “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and the new operating and finance leases, (see Note 17 – “Commitments and Contingencies” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), there were no other material changes outside the ordinary course of business since August 31, 2020 to our contractual obligations and commitments.

Dividends and Share Repurchases

We currently expect to continue to declare and pay regular quarterly dividends of an amount similar to our past declarations. However, the declaration and payment of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by our Board of Directors each quarter following its review of our financial performance and global economic conditions.

In September 2019, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of our common stock as a part of a two-year capital allocation framework (the “2020 Share Repurchase Program”). As of May 31, 2021, 11.9 million shares had been repurchased for $475.6 million and $124.4 million remains available under the 2020 Share Repurchase Program. The 2020 Share Repurchase Program expires at the end of fiscal year 2021.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in our primary risk exposures or management of market risks from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act as of May 31, 2021. Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our senior management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

For our fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2021, we did not identify any modifications to our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations, financial condition or future results, see Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. For further information on our forward-looking statements see Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information relating to our repurchase of common stock during the three months ended

May 31, 2021:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program(2)	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (in thousands)
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021	853,574	$	46.01	853,574	$	214,857
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021	750,156	$	53.71	748,265	$	174,666
May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021	947,413	$	53.18	945,868	$	124,367
Total	2,551,143	$	50.94	2,547,707

(1)The purchases include amounts that are attributable to 3,436 shares surrendered to us by employees to satisfy, in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards and the exercise of stock appreciation rights, their tax withholding obligations.

(2)In September 2019, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of our common stock as publicly announced in a press release on September 24, 2019 (the “2020 Share Repurchase Program”).

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Index to Exhibits

		Incorporated by Reference Herein
Exhibit No.	Description	Form	Exhibit		Filing Date/Period End Date
1.1	Underwriting Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2021, among the Company, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities America Inc. and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters listed therein.	8-K	1.1	4/14/2021
3.1	Registrant’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.	10-Q	3.1	5/31/2017
3.2	Registrant’s Bylaws, as amended.	10-Q	3.2	5/31/2017
4.1	Form of Certificate for Shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock. (P)	S-1		3/17/1993
4.2	Indenture, dated January 16, 2008, with respect to Senior Debt Securities of the Registrant, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee.	8-K	4.2	1/17/2008
4.3	Form of 4.700% Registered Senior Notes issued on August 3, 2012.	8-K	4.1	8/6/2012
4.4	Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated August 3, 2012.	8-K	4.3	8/6/2012
4.5	Officers’ Certificate, dated as of January 17, 2018, establishing the 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028.	8-K	4.1	1/17/2018
4.6	Officers’ Certificate, dated as of January 15, 2020, establishing the 3.600% Senior Notes due 2030	8-K	4.1	1/15/2020
4.7	Officers’ Certificate, dated as of July 13, 2020, establishing the 3.000% Senior Notes due 2031	8-K	4.1	7/13/2020
4.8	Officers’ Certificate, dated as of April 14, 2021, establishing the 1.700% Senior Notes due 2026.	8-K	4.1	4/14/2021
10.1†	Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of April 28, 2021 among Jabil Inc.; the lenders named therein; Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Citibank, N.A., as sustainability agents; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agents; BNP Paribas, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as documentation agents; and Citibank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.	8-K	10.1	4/28/2021
31.1*	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer.
31.2*	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer.
32.1*	Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer.
32.2*	Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer.
101	The following financial information from Jabil’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended May 31, 2021, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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104	Cover Page Interactive Data File - Embedded within the inline XBRL Document
†	Indicates management compensatory plan, contract or arrangement
*	Filed or furnished herewith

Certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries are not filed herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K since the total amount of securities authorized under each such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	JABIL INC. Registrant
Date: July 2, 2021	By:	/s/ MARK T. MONDELLO
		Mark T. Mondello Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 2, 2021	By:	/s/ MICHAEL DASTOOR
		Michael Dastoor Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Mark T. Mondello, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jabil Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15 (e) and 15d – 15 (e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 2, 2021	/s/ MARK T. MONDELLO
	Mark T. Mondello
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Michael Dastoor, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jabil Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15 (e) and 15d – 15 (e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 2, 2021	/s/ MICHAEL DASTOOR
	Michael Dastoor
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), I, Mark T. Mondello, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: July 2, 2021	/s/ MARK T. MONDELLO
	Mark T. Mondello
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), I, Michael Dastoor, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Form 10-Q fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: July 2, 2021	/s/ MICHAEL DASTOOR
	Michael Dastoor
	Chief Financial Officer

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Cover Page - shares	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	Jun. 24, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-14063
Entity Registrant Name	JABIL INC
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	38-1886260
Entity Address, Address Line One	10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North
Entity Address, City or Town	St. Petersburg
Entity Address, State or Province	FL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	33716
City Area Code	727
Local Phone Number	577-9749
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	JBL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		145,829,630
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Central Index Key	0000898293
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,240,729	$ 1,393,557
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26,939 as of May 31, 2021 and $25,827 as of August 31, 2020	3,227,627	2,847,743
Contract assets	1,070,606	1,104,700
Inventories, net	3,979,329	3,131,783
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	741,223	657,102
Total current assets	10,259,514	9,134,885
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,922,191 as of May 31, 2021 and $4,525,758 as of August 31, 2020	3,812,159	3,665,312
Operating lease right-of-use asset	360,938	362,847
Goodwill	719,473	696,853
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $430,994 as of May 31, 2021 and $395,074 as of August 31, 2020	194,780	209,870
Deferred income taxes	165,612	165,407
Other assets	228,232	162,242
Total assets	15,740,708	14,397,416
Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt	50,168	50,194
Accounts payable	6,193,198	5,687,038
Accrued expenses	3,490,480	3,211,528
Current operating lease liabilities	113,150	110,723
Total current liabilities	9,846,996	9,059,483
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments	2,876,599	2,678,288
Other liabilities	302,602	268,925
Non-current operating lease liabilities	303,703	302,035
Income tax liabilities	169,593	148,629
Deferred income taxes	102,255	114,657
Total liabilities	13,601,748	12,572,017
Commitments and contingencies
Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 266,865,062 and 263,830,270 shares issued and 146,837,466 and 150,330,358 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively	267	264
Additional paid-in capital	2,490,892	2,413,616
Retained earnings	2,525,323	2,040,922
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	14,722	(34,168)
Treasury stock at cost, 120,027,596 and 113,499,912 shares as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively	(2,893,193)	(2,609,250)
Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity	2,138,011	1,811,384
Noncontrolling interests	949	14,015
Total equity	2,138,960	1,825,399
Total liabilities and equity	$ 15,740,708	$ 14,397,416

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 26,939	$ 25,827
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	4,922,191	4,525,758
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 430,994	$ 395,074
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	266,865,062	263,830,270
Common stock, shares outstanding	146,837,466	150,330,358
Treasury stock at cost, shares	120,027,596	113,499,912

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 7,214,645	$ 6,335,642	$ 21,875,721	$ 19,966,423
Cost of revenue	6,646,845	5,879,494	20,103,436	18,526,311
Gross profit	567,800	456,148	1,772,285	1,440,112
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	305,559	302,849	914,253	916,772
Research and development	9,657	11,587	27,143	33,647
Amortization of intangibles	12,066	13,178	35,160	42,895
Restructuring, severance and related charges	744	69,150	5,655	144,005
Operating income	239,774	59,384	790,074	302,793
(Gain) impairment on securities	(2,409)	0	(2,409)	12,205
Other (income) expense	(3,352)	5,602	(6,833)	25,275
Interest income	(1,563)	(1,864)	(5,099)	(13,144)
Interest expense	33,803	41,873	97,175	132,967
Income before income tax	213,295	13,773	707,240	145,490
Income tax expense	43,277	64,036	183,861	157,620
Net income (loss)	170,018	(50,263)	523,379	(12,130)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	538	695	1,803	1,689
Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ 169,480	$ (50,958)	$ 521,576	$ (13,819)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.14	$ (0.34)	$ 3.49	$ (0.09)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.12	$ (0.34)	$ 3.41	$ (0.09)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	148,110	150,723	149,500	151,956
Diluted (in shares)	151,976	150,723	152,838	151,956

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 170,018	$ (50,263)	$ 523,379	$ (12,130)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation	14,609	(32,135)	25,613	(43,010)
Change in derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives	7,878	(22,862)	64,113	(21,391)
Adjustment for net (gains) losses realized and included in net income	(3,495)	16,020	(40,580)	19,355
Total change in derivative instruments	4,383	(6,842)	23,533	(2,036)
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities	0	(7,483)	0	(21,563)
Actuarial loss	0	0	(256)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992	(46,460)	48,890	(66,609)
Comprehensive income (loss)	189,010	(96,723)	572,269	(78,739)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	538	695	1,803	1,689
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ 188,472	$ (97,418)	$ 570,466	$ (80,428)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury stock	Noncontrolling interests
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2019	$ 1,900,758	$ 260	$ 2,304,552	$ 2,037,037	$ (82,794)	$ (2,371,612)	$ 13,315
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		1	16,179
Vesting of restricted stock		2	(2)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest			0				0
Recognition of stock-based compensation			59,365
Declared dividends				(37,672)
Net income (loss)	(12,130)			(13,819)			1,689
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(66,609)				(66,609)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(23,086)
Treasury shares purchased						(189,500)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests							(2,002)
Ending Balance at May. 31, 2020	1,645,304	263	2,380,094	1,985,546	(149,403)	(2,584,198)	13,002
Beginning Balance at Feb. 29, 2020	1,759,140	263	2,363,839	2,048,954	(102,943)	(2,563,282)	12,309
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		0	0
Vesting of restricted stock		0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest			0				0
Recognition of stock-based compensation			16,255
Declared dividends				(12,450)
Net income (loss)	(50,263)			(50,958)			695
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(46,460)				(46,460)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(75)
Treasury shares purchased						(20,841)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests							(2)
Ending Balance at May. 31, 2020	1,645,304	263	2,380,094	1,985,546	(149,403)	(2,584,198)	13,002
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2020	1,825,399	264	2,413,616	2,040,922	(34,168)	(2,609,250)	14,015
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		1	20,354
Vesting of restricted stock		2	(2)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest			(13,869)				(12,370)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			70,793
Declared dividends				(37,175)
Net income (loss)	523,379			521,576			1,803
Other comprehensive income (loss)	48,890				48,890
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(22,155)
Treasury shares purchased						(261,788)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests							(2,499)
Ending Balance at May. 31, 2021	2,138,960	267	2,490,892	2,525,323	14,722	(2,893,193)	949
Beginning Balance at Feb. 28, 2021	2,101,942	267	2,488,366	2,368,012	(4,270)	(2,763,214)	12,781
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan		0	0
Vesting of restricted stock		0	0
Purchase of noncontrolling interest			(13,869)				(12,370)
Recognition of stock-based compensation			16,395
Declared dividends				(12,169)
Net income (loss)	170,018			169,480			538
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992				18,992
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(187)
Treasury shares purchased						(129,792)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests							0
Ending Balance at May. 31, 2021	$ 2,138,960	$ 267	$ 2,490,892	$ 2,525,323	$ 14,722	$ (2,893,193)	$ 949

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 523,379	$ (12,130)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	644,743	600,692
Restructuring and related charges	3,043	39,292
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	76,119	62,214
Deferred income taxes	(15,933)	18,279
Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts	5,395	14,636
Other, net	16,217	20,979
Change in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	(365,061)	142,470
Contract assets	47,135	(92,574)
Inventories	(839,570)	(229,398)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(73,024)	(44,331)
Other assets	(32,220)	(9,089)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	680,637	59,686
Net cash provided by operating activities	670,860	570,726
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(878,020)	(648,945)
Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment	286,702	93,679
Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash	(49,833)	(145,595)
Other, net	(3,081)	21,398
Net cash used in investing activities	(644,232)	(679,463)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Borrowings under debt agreements	1,081,486	9,521,853
Payments toward debt agreements	(908,265)	(9,533,522)
Payments to acquire treasury stock	(261,788)	(189,500)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(37,872)	(38,411)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	20,354	16,179
Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock	(22,155)	(23,085)
Other, net	(48,901)	(13,106)
Net cash used in financing activities	(177,141)	(259,592)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2,315)	(31,677)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(152,828)	(400,006)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,393,557	1,163,343
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,240,729	$ 763,337

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Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of PresentationThe accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been included. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. Results for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending August 31, 2021.

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Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

The Company regularly sells designated pools of high credit quality trade accounts receivable under uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs to unaffiliated financial institutions without recourse. As these accounts receivable are sold without recourse, the Company does not retain the associated risks following the transfer of such accounts receivable to the respective financial institutions. The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs. Servicing fees related to each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The following is a summary of the trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions where the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institution may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

Program	Maximum Amount (in millions)(1)			Type of Facility	Expiration Date
A	$	600.0		Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)
B	$	150.0		Uncommitted	November 30, 2021
C	400.0		CNY	Uncommitted	August 31, 2023
D	$	150.0		Uncommitted	May 4, 2023(3)
E	$	150.0		Uncommitted	January 25, 2022(4)
F	$	50.0		Uncommitted	February 23, 2023(5)
G	$	100.0		Uncommitted	August 10, 2021(6)
H	$	100.0		Uncommitted	July 21, 2021(7)
I	$	550.0		Uncommitted	December 4, 2021(8)
J	$	135.0		Uncommitted	April 11, 2022(9)
K	100.0		CHF	Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)

(1)Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable that may be sold under a facility at any one time.

(2)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(3)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days’ prior notice.

(4)The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(5)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days’ prior notice.

(6)The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(7)The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(8)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2024 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(9)The program will be automatically extended through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,016	$	2,162	$	3,567	$	6,325
Cash proceeds received	$	1,015	$	2,158	$	3,565	$	6,311
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(1)	$	1	$	4	$	2	$	14

(1)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under its foreign asset-backed securitization program and its North American asset-backed securitization program to special purpose entities, which in turn sell certain of the receivables under the foreign program to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution and certain of the receivables under the North American program to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis.

The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the asset-backed securitization programs. Servicing fees related to each of the asset-backed securitization programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset

or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the asset-backed securitization programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The special purpose entity in the foreign asset-backed securitization program is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity whose assets would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of this special purpose entity as the Company has both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity from the transfer of the trade accounts receivable into the special purpose entity. Accordingly, the special purpose entity associated with the foreign asset-backed securitization program is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As of May 31, 2021, the special purpose entity has liabilities for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company (primary beneficiary). The liabilities cannot exceed the maximum amount of net cash proceeds under the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

The foreign asset-backed securitization program contains a guarantee of payment by the special purpose entity, in an amount approximately equal to the net cash proceeds under the program. No liability has been recorded for obligations under the guarantee as of May 31, 2021.

The special purpose entity in the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the North American asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of May 31, 2021.

Following is a summary of the asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:    

	Maximum Amount of Net Cash Proceeds (in millions)(1)(2)		Expiration Date
North American	$	390.0	November 22, 2021
Foreign	$	400.0	(3)

(1)Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)As of May 31, 2021, the Company had up to $148.5 million in available liquidity under its asset-backed securitization programs, of which all available liquidity related to the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

(3)The Company terminated the foreign asset-backed securitization program on June 28, 2021. In connection with the termination, the Company paid approximately $167.0 million in cash, which consisted of a remittance of collections received prior to that date in the Company’s role as servicer of sold receivables, and a repurchase at fair value of all previously sold receivables that remained outstanding as of that date. The Company expects to receive payment on the repurchased receivables from the related customers during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,074	$	948	$	3,388	$	3,205
Cash proceeds received(1)	$	1,072	$	944	$	3,381	$	3,189
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)	$	2	$	4	$	7	$	16

(1)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The asset-backed securitization programs require compliance with several covenants. The North American asset-backed securitization program covenants include compliance with the interest ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the Credit Facility. The foreign asset-backed securitization program covenants include limitations on certain corporate actions such as mergers and

consolidations. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the asset-backed securitization programs.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

    Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Raw materials	$	2,806,761	$	2,389,719
Work in process	646,132		450,781
Finished goods	598,976		376,542
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	(72,540)		(85,259)
Inventories, net	$	3,979,329	$	3,131,783

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 are summarized below (in thousands): 

	Maturity Date	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
4.700% Senior Notes	Sep 15, 2022	$	499,150	$	498,659
4.900% Senior Notes	Jul 14, 2023	299,482		299,300
3.950% Senior Notes	Jan 12, 2028	495,902		495,440
3.600% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2030	495,146		494,756
3.000% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2031	590,944		590,162
1.700% Senior Notes (1)	Apr 15, 2026	495,560		—
Borrowings under credit facilities (2)(3)	Jan 22, 2024 and Jan 22, 2026	—		—
Borrowings under loans (1)	Jun 23, 2021	50,583		350,165
Total notes payable and long-term debt		2,926,767		2,728,482
Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt		50,168		50,194
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments		$	2,876,599	$	2,678,288

(1)On April 14, 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 1.700% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “1.700% Senior Notes”). The Company used the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the prior $300.0 million Term Loan Facility.

(2)On April 28, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 (the “Credit Facility”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) increased the commitments available under the three-year revolving credit facility (the “Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility”) from $700.0 million to $1.2 billion, (ii) instituted certain sustainability-linked adjustments to the interest rates applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility and (iii) extended the termination date of the Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility to January 22, 2024, and of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility of $2.0 billion to January 22, 2026.

(3)As of May 31, 2021, the Company has $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities. The Credit Facility acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. The Company has a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion under its commercial paper program.

Debt Covenants

Borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements are subject to various covenants that limit the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness, sell assets, effect mergers and certain transactions, and effect certain transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. In addition, the revolving credit facilities and the 4.900% Senior Notes contain debt leverage and interest coverage covenants. The Company is also subject to certain covenants requiring the Company to offer to repurchase the 4.700%, 4.900%, 3.950%, 3.600%, 3.000% or 1.700% Senior Notes upon a change of control. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

Fair Value

Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the estimated fair values of the Company’s notes payable and long-term debt.

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Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

The Company regularly sells designated pools of high credit quality trade accounts receivable under uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs to unaffiliated financial institutions without recourse. As these accounts receivable are sold without recourse, the Company does not retain the associated risks following the transfer of such accounts receivable to the respective financial institutions. The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs. Servicing fees related to each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the trade accounts receivable sale programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The following is a summary of the trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions where the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institution may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

Program	Maximum Amount (in millions)(1)			Type of Facility	Expiration Date
A	$	600.0		Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)
B	$	150.0		Uncommitted	November 30, 2021
C	400.0		CNY	Uncommitted	August 31, 2023
D	$	150.0		Uncommitted	May 4, 2023(3)
E	$	150.0		Uncommitted	January 25, 2022(4)
F	$	50.0		Uncommitted	February 23, 2023(5)
G	$	100.0		Uncommitted	August 10, 2021(6)
H	$	100.0		Uncommitted	July 21, 2021(7)
I	$	550.0		Uncommitted	December 4, 2021(8)
J	$	135.0		Uncommitted	April 11, 2022(9)
K	100.0		CHF	Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)

(1)Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable that may be sold under a facility at any one time.

(2)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(3)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days’ prior notice.

(4)The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(5)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days’ prior notice.

(6)The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(7)The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(8)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2024 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(9)The program will be automatically extended through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,016	$	2,162	$	3,567	$	6,325
Cash proceeds received	$	1,015	$	2,158	$	3,565	$	6,311
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(1)	$	1	$	4	$	2	$	14

(1)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under its foreign asset-backed securitization program and its North American asset-backed securitization program to special purpose entities, which in turn sell certain of the receivables under the foreign program to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution and certain of the receivables under the North American program to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis.

The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the asset-backed securitization programs. Servicing fees related to each of the asset-backed securitization programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset

or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the asset-backed securitization programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The special purpose entity in the foreign asset-backed securitization program is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity whose assets would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of this special purpose entity as the Company has both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity from the transfer of the trade accounts receivable into the special purpose entity. Accordingly, the special purpose entity associated with the foreign asset-backed securitization program is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. As of May 31, 2021, the special purpose entity has liabilities for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company (primary beneficiary). The liabilities cannot exceed the maximum amount of net cash proceeds under the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

The foreign asset-backed securitization program contains a guarantee of payment by the special purpose entity, in an amount approximately equal to the net cash proceeds under the program. No liability has been recorded for obligations under the guarantee as of May 31, 2021.

The special purpose entity in the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the North American asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of May 31, 2021.

Following is a summary of the asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:    

	Maximum Amount of Net Cash Proceeds (in millions)(1)(2)		Expiration Date
North American	$	390.0	November 22, 2021
Foreign	$	400.0	(3)

(1)Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)As of May 31, 2021, the Company had up to $148.5 million in available liquidity under its asset-backed securitization programs, of which all available liquidity related to the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

(3)The Company terminated the foreign asset-backed securitization program on June 28, 2021. In connection with the termination, the Company paid approximately $167.0 million in cash, which consisted of a remittance of collections received prior to that date in the Company’s role as servicer of sold receivables, and a repurchase at fair value of all previously sold receivables that remained outstanding as of that date. The Company expects to receive payment on the repurchased receivables from the related customers during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,074	$	948	$	3,388	$	3,205
Cash proceeds received(1)	$	1,072	$	944	$	3,381	$	3,189
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)	$	2	$	4	$	7	$	16

(1)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The asset-backed securitization programs require compliance with several covenants. The North American asset-backed securitization program covenants include compliance with the interest ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the Credit Facility. The foreign asset-backed securitization program covenants include limitations on certain corporate actions such as mergers and

consolidations. As of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the asset-backed securitization programs.

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Accrued Expenses

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Contract liabilities(1)	$	512,131	$	496,219
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	762,551		703,250
Other accrued expenses	2,215,798		2,012,059
Accrued expenses	$	3,490,480	$	3,211,528

(1)Revenue recognized during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2020 and 2019 was $306.0 million and $260.9 million, respectively.

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Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following table provides information about the net periodic benefit cost for all plans for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Service cost (1)	$	6,278	$	6,701	$	18,809	$	17,802
Interest cost (2)	1,172		755		3,469		2,327
Expected long-term return on plan assets (2)	(3,897)		(3,741)		(11,746)		(10,316)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss (2)	(1,230)		225		(3,743)		674
Amortization of actuarial gain (2)	(1,715)		—		(5,205)		—
Amortization of prior service credit (2)	(13)		(11)		(39)		(33)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	595	$	3,929	$	1,545	$	10,454

(1)Service cost is recognized in cost of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(2)Components are recognized in other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company’s financial performance and are referred to as market risks. The Company, where deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments are foreign currency risk and interest rate risk.

Foreign Currency Risk Management

Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $1.0 billion and $355.2 million as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, respectively. The related forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forward foreign exchange contract transactions will effectively lock in the value of anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.

In addition to derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also enters into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, fixed purchase obligations and intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. The aggregate notional amount of these outstanding contracts as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020, was $3.3 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively.

Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the fair values and classification of the Company’s derivative instruments.

The gains and losses recognized in earnings due to hedge ineffectiveness and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are included as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense, which are the same line items in which the hedged items are recorded.

The following table presents the gains and losses from forward contracts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)	Cost of revenue	$	27,212	$	(36,955)	$	147,655	$	(3,436)

(1)For the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized $21.5 million and $120.6 million, respectively, of foreign currency losses in cost of revenue, which are offset by the gains from the forward foreign exchange contracts. During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, the Company recognized $36.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of foreign currency gains in cost revenue, which are offset by the losses from the forward foreign exchange contracts.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Company periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s borrowings.

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the interest rate swaps outstanding as of May 31, 2021, which have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges:

Interest Rate Swap Summary	Hedged Interest Rate Payments	Aggregate Notional Amount (in millions)		Effective Date	Expiration Date (1)
Forward Interest Rate Swap
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	250.0	November 2, 2020	July 31, 2024	(2)
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	150.0	May 24, 2021	July 31, 2024	(2)

(1)The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at the expiration date for the forward interest rate swap.

(2)If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before July 31, 2024, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance.

Contemporaneously with the issuance of our 3.000% Notes in July 2020, the Company amended interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $200.0 million, with mandatory termination dates from August 15, 2020 to February 15, 2022 (the “2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps”). In addition, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to offset future exposures of fluctuations in the fair value of the 2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps (the “Offsetting Interest Rate Swaps”).

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) IncomeThe following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Instruments		Actuarial Loss		Prior Service Cost		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	(36,595)	$	(30,996)	$	34,093	$	(670)	$	(34,168)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25,613		64,113		(256)		—		89,470
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		(40,580)		—		—		(40,580)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)	25,613		23,533		(256)		—		48,890
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	(10,982)	$	(7,463)	$	33,837	$	(670)	$	14,722

(1)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial.

The following table sets forth the amounts reclassified from AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the associated financial statement line item, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		Three months ended				Nine months ended
Comprehensive Income Components	Financial Statement Line Item	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Realized (gains) losses on derivative instruments:(1)
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of revenue	$	(4,309)	$	16,451	$	(43,021)	$	20,648
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense	814		(431)		2,441		(1,293)
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)		$	(3,495)	$	16,020	$	(40,580)	$	19,355

(1)The Company expects to reclassify $7.9 million into earnings during the next twelve months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.

(2)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,956	$	14,299	$	67,553	$	54,783
Employee stock purchase plan	2,809		2,583		8,566		7,431
Total	$	18,765	$	16,882	$	76,119	$	62,214

On January 21, 2021, the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 EIP”) was approved by the shareholders of the Company. The 2021 EIP replaced the Company’s 2011 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, which terminated on October 21, 2020. As of May 31, 2021, the shares available to be issued under the 2021 EIP were 10,965,250.

Restricted Stock Units

Certain key employees have been granted time-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock unit awards (“restricted stock units”). The time-based restricted stock units generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over three years. The performance-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 150%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The performance-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is based upon the Company’s cumulative adjusted core earnings per share during the performance period. The market-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 200%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The market-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is tied to the Company’s total shareholder return based on the Company’s stock performance in relation to the companies in the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Super Composite Technology Hardware and Equipment Index excluding the Company. During the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company awarded approximately 1.2 million and 1.1 million time-based restricted stock units, respectively, 0.4 million and 0.3 million performance-based restricted stock units, respectively, and 0.3 million and 0.3 million market-based restricted stock units, respectively.

The following represents the stock-based compensation information as of the period indicated (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense—restricted stock units	$	45,840
Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense	1.4 years

Common Stock Outstanding

The following represents the common stock outstanding for the periods indicated:

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Common stock outstanding:
Beginning balances	149,366,501	151,407,526	150,330,358	153,520,380
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options	9,321	—	9,321	56,999
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	—	—	771,548	595,717
Vesting of restricted stock	12,787	13,234	2,253,923	2,252,846
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(3,436)	(2,808)	(613,715)	(619,931)
Treasury shares purchased(1)	(2,547,707)	(843,916)	(5,913,969)	(5,231,975)
Ending balances	146,837,466	150,574,036	146,837,466	150,574,036

(1)In September 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of the Company’s common stock as part of a two-year capital allocation framework (the “2020 Share Repurchase Program”). As of May 31, 2021, 11.9 million shares had been repurchased for $475.6 million and $124.4 million remains available under the 2020 Share Repurchase Program. The 2020 Share Repurchase Program authorization expires at the end of fiscal year 2021.

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data

Concentration of Risk

Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. During the nine months ended May 31, 2021, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 47% of its net revenue and 79 customers accounted for approximately 90% of its net revenue. Sales to these customers were reported in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”) operating segments.

The Company procures components from a broad group of suppliers. Some of the products manufactured by the Company require one or more components that are available from only a single source.

Segment Data

Net revenue for the operating segments is attributed to the segment in which the service is performed. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on its pre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment income does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring, severance and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition and integration charges, (gain) impairment on securities, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, restructuring of securities loss, goodwill impairment charges, business interruption and impairment charges, net, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, other expense (excluding certain components of net periodic benefit cost), interest income, interest expense, income tax expense or adjustment for net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Transactions between operating segments are generally recorded at amounts that approximate those at which we would transact with third parties.

As of September 1, 2020, certain customers have been realigned within the Company’s operating segments. As there have been no changes to how the Company’s chief operating decision maker assesses operating performance and allocates resources, the Company’s operating segments which are the reporting segments continue to consist of the DMS and EMS

segments. Customers within the automotive and transportation and smart home and appliances industries are now presented within the DMS segment. Prior period disclosures are restated to reflect the realignment.

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	1,346,207	$	1,441,135	$	2,787,342	$	958,786	$	1,385,203	$	2,343,989
Over time	2,296,785		2,130,518		4,427,303		2,428,503		1,563,150		3,991,653
Total	$	3,642,992	$	3,571,653	$	7,214,645	$	3,387,289	$	2,948,353	$	6,335,642

	Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	3,222,365	$	5,463,053	$	8,685,418	$	3,323,119	$	4,409,710	$	7,732,829
Over time	7,193,156		5,997,147		13,190,303		7,043,921		5,189,673		12,233,594
Total	$	10,415,521	$	11,460,200	$	21,875,721	$	10,367,040	$	9,599,383	$	19,966,423

The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Segment income and reconciliation of income before income tax
EMS	$	137,119	$	97,824	$	357,214	$	259,679
DMS	139,764		74,260		569,212		349,168
Total segment income	$	276,883	$	172,084	$	926,426	$	608,847
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	(12,066)		(13,178)		(35,160)		(42,895)
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	(18,765)		(16,882)		(76,119)		(62,214)
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(744)		(69,150)		(5,655)		(144,005)
Distressed customer charge	—		—		—		(14,963)
Business interruption and impairment charges, net	—		(4,574)		806		(4,574)
Acquisition and integration charges	—		(6,119)		(3,374)		(30,005)
Gain (impairment) on securities	2,409		—		2,409		(12,205)
Other expense (net of periodic benefit cost)	(2,182)		(8,399)		(10,017)		(32,673)
Interest income	1,563		1,864		5,099		13,144
Interest expense	(33,803)		(41,873)		(97,175)		(132,967)
Income before income tax	$	213,295	$	13,773	$	707,240	$	145,490

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Total assets
EMS	$	3,900,421	$	3,233,681
DMS	7,261,735		6,641,764
Other non-allocated assets	4,578,552		4,521,971
	$	15,740,708	$	14,397,416

As of May 31, 2021, the Company operated in 31 countries worldwide. Sales to unaffiliated customers are based on the Company location that maintains the customer relationship and transacts the external sale.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Foreign source revenue	82.7	%	83.4	%	83.6	%	82.6	%

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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges

Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges

Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring, severance and related charges (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Employee severance and benefit costs	$	483	$	56,891	$	3,191	$	83,684
Lease costs	—		402		(2,873)		6,870
Asset write-off costs	8		6,253		4,598		31,678
Other costs	253		5,604		739		21,773
Total restructuring, severance and related charges(1)	$	744	$	69,150	$	5,655	$	144,005

(1)Primarily relates to the 2020 Restructuring Plan, and includes $0.0 million and $23.7 million recorded in the EMS segment, $0.6 million and $29.3 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.1 million and $16.2 million of non-allocated charges for the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Includes $(0.4) million and $55.8 million recorded in the EMS segment, $5.5 million and $69.0 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.6 million and $19.2 million of non-allocated charges for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Except for asset write-off costs, all restructuring, severance and related charges are cash costs.

2020 Restructuring Plan

On September 20, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to realign the Company’s global capacity support infrastructure, particularly in the Company’s mobility footprint in China, in order to optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions and capacity realignment (the “2020 Restructuring Plan”).

The 2020 Restructuring Plan, totaling $85.0 million in restructuring and other related costs, is substantially complete as of May 31, 2021.

The table below summarizes the Company’s liability activity, primarily associated with the 2020 Restructuring Plan

(in thousands):

	Employee Severance and Benefit Costs		Lease Costs		Asset Write-off Costs		Other Related Costs		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	8,143	$	2,316	$	—	$	426	$	10,885
Restructuring related charges	2,722		(2,873)		4,352		733		4,934
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity	12		1,554		(4,352)		(142)		(2,928)
Cash payments	(7,102)		(170)		—		(763)		(8,035)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	3,775	$	827	$	—	$	254	$	4,856

The Company’s liability associated with the worldwide workforce reduction initiated in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 is $14.0 million as of May 31, 2021.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Effective Income Tax Rate

The U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate are as follows:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
Effective income tax rate	20.3	%	465.0	%	26.0	%	108.3	%

The effective income tax rate decreased for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, compared to the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, primarily due to: (i) increased income for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, driven in part by decreased restructuring charges in tax jurisdictions with minimal related income tax benefit and (ii) a $21.2 million income tax expense associated with the re-measurement of deferred tax assets related to an extension of a non-U.S. tax incentive recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2020.

The effective income tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0% during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, primarily due to: (i) losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, (ii) tax incentives granted to sites in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam and (iii) a $21.2 million income tax expense associated with the re-measurement of deferred tax assets related to an extension of a non-U.S. tax incentive recorded during the three months ended May 31, 2020.

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Earnings Per Share and Dividends

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share and Dividends

Earnings Per Share and Dividends

Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities. The difference between the weighted average number of basic shares outstanding and the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding is primarily due to dilutive unvested restricted stock units and dilutive stock appreciation rights.

Potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when their effect would be antidilutive. Performance-based restricted stock units are considered dilutive when the related performance criteria have been met assuming the end of the reporting period represents the end of the performance period. All potential shares of common stock are antidilutive in periods of net loss. Potential shares of common stock not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive or because the performance criterion was not met were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	665	3,717	665	3,379
Employee stock purchase plan	—	57	—	92
Stock appreciation rights	—	5	—	28

Dividends

The following table sets forth cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except for per share data):

	Dividend Declaration Date	Dividend per Share		Total of Cash Dividends Declared		Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Dividend Cash Payment Date
Fiscal Year 2021:	October 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,417	November 16, 2020	December 2, 2020
	January 21, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,371	February 15, 2021	March 2, 2021
	April 22, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,169	May 14, 2021	June 2, 2021
Fiscal Year 2020:	October 17, 2019	$	0.08	$	12,647	November 15, 2019	December 2, 2019
	January 23, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,517	February 14, 2020	March 4, 2020
	April 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,452	May 15, 2020	June 3, 2020

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Business Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions

During fiscal year 2018, the Company and Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”) entered into a framework agreement to form a strategic collaboration and expand its existing relationship. The strategic collaboration expands the Company’s medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities.

On October 26, 2020, under the terms of the framework agreement, the Company completed the fourth closing of its acquisition of certain assets of JJMD. The aggregate purchase price paid for the fourth closing was approximately $18.9 million in cash. Total assets acquired of $29.8 million and total liabilities assumed of $10.9 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.

The acquisition of the JJMD assets was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company is currently evaluating the fair value of the assets and liabilities related to the fourth closing. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax adjustments. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on October 26, 2020 for the fourth closing. The Company believes it is impracticable to provide pro forma information for the acquisition of the JJMD assets.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents the fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of the periods indicated:    

(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents	Level 1	(1)	$	17,839	$	33,869
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Short-term investments	Level 1		17,216		16,556
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	19,089		11,201
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	60,944		58,893
Other assets:
Forward interest rate swap:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	18,772		—
Liabilities:
Accrued expenses:
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	$	1,527	$	1,522
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	8,023		9,100
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	8,276		540
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	17,809		26,492
Other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	—		329
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	—		13,111
Forward interest rate swaps:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	546		—

(1)Consist of investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.

(2)The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.

(3)Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

(4)The 2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps are considered a hybrid instrument and the Company elected the fair value option for reporting. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the contract and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the expected cash flows using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

Assets Held for Sale

The following table presents the assets held for sale:

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Carrying Amount
Assets held for sale (1)	$	60,580	$	67,380

(1)The fair value of assets held for sale exceeds the carrying value for $30.1 million of assets held for sale. For $30.5 million of assets held for sale, the carrying value approximates the fair value with the asset value measured using Level 2 inputs.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on these instruments approximates current market rates.

Notes payable and long-term debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair values of notes payable and long-term debt for disclosure purposes. The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's notes payable and long-term debt, by hierarchy level as of the periods indicated:

			May 31, 2021				August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes payable and long-term debt:
4.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	499,150	$	527,780	$	498,659	$	537,180
4.900% Senior Notes	Level 3	(2)	$	299,482	$	325,411	$	299,300	$	329,435
3.950% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,902	$	555,460	$	495,440	$	551,930
3.600% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,146	$	538,850	$	494,756	$	536,110
3.000% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	590,944	$	610,830	$	590,162	$	611,616
1.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,560	$	502,340	$	—	$	—

(1)The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data.

(2)This fair value estimate is based on the Company’s indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

During fiscal year 2021, the Company entered into new operating and finance leases. The future minimum lease payments under these new leases as of May 31, 2021 are summarized below.

	Payments due by period (in thousands)
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		After 5 years
Operating lease obligations	$	92,963	$	20,728	$	38,034	$	23,929	$	10,272
Finance lease obligations(1)	$	83,737	$	44,759	$	29,230	$	7,397	$	2,351

(1)As of May 31, 2021 , the future minimum lease payments exclude $154.9 million of residual value guarantees that could potentially come due in future periods. The Company does not believe it is probable that any amounts will be owed under these guarantees. Therefore, no amounts related to the residual value guarantees are included in the lease payments used to measure the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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New Accounting Guidance

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]

New Accounting Guidance

New Accounting Guidance

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard, which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss model and requires a financial asset measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The Company adopted the guidance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2018, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Recently issued accounting guidance is not applicable or did not have, or is not expected to have, a material impact to the Company.

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New Accounting Guidance (Policies)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard, which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected credit loss model and requires a financial asset measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The Company adopted the guidance during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2018, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Recently issued accounting guidance is not applicable or did not have, or is not expected to have, a material impact to the Company.

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Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Schedule of Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs Key Terms

The following is a summary of the trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions where the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institution may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

Program	Maximum Amount (in millions)(1)			Type of Facility	Expiration Date
A	$	600.0		Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)
B	$	150.0		Uncommitted	November 30, 2021
C	400.0		CNY	Uncommitted	August 31, 2023
D	$	150.0		Uncommitted	May 4, 2023(3)
E	$	150.0		Uncommitted	January 25, 2022(4)
F	$	50.0		Uncommitted	February 23, 2023(5)
G	$	100.0		Uncommitted	August 10, 2021(6)
H	$	100.0		Uncommitted	July 21, 2021(7)
I	$	550.0		Uncommitted	December 4, 2021(8)
J	$	135.0		Uncommitted	April 11, 2022(9)
K	100.0		CHF	Uncommitted	December 5, 2021(2)

(1)Maximum amount of trade accounts receivable that may be sold under a facility at any one time.

(2)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(3)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days’ prior notice.

(4)The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(5)Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days’ prior notice.

(6)The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(7)The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(8)The program will be automatically extended through December 5, 2024 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

(9)The program will be automatically extended through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days’ notice of termination.

Schedule of Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs Amounts Recognized

In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,016	$	2,162	$	3,567	$	6,325
Cash proceeds received	$	1,015	$	2,158	$	3,565	$	6,311
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(1)	$	1	$	4	$	2	$	14

(1)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Raw materials	$	2,806,761	$	2,389,719
Work in process	646,132		450,781
Finished goods	598,976		376,542
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	(72,540)		(85,259)
Inventories, net	$	3,979,329	$	3,131,783

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Notes Payable and Long-term Debt

Notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 are summarized below (in thousands): 

	Maturity Date	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
4.700% Senior Notes	Sep 15, 2022	$	499,150	$	498,659
4.900% Senior Notes	Jul 14, 2023	299,482		299,300
3.950% Senior Notes	Jan 12, 2028	495,902		495,440
3.600% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2030	495,146		494,756
3.000% Senior Notes	Jan 15, 2031	590,944		590,162
1.700% Senior Notes (1)	Apr 15, 2026	495,560		—
Borrowings under credit facilities (2)(3)	Jan 22, 2024 and Jan 22, 2026	—		—
Borrowings under loans (1)	Jun 23, 2021	50,583		350,165
Total notes payable and long-term debt		2,926,767		2,728,482
Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt		50,168		50,194
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments		$	2,876,599	$	2,678,288

(1)On April 14, 2021, the Company issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 1.700% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “1.700% Senior Notes”). The Company used the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the prior $300.0 million Term Loan Facility.

(2)On April 28, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 (the “Credit Facility”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) increased the commitments available under the three-year revolving credit facility (the “Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility”) from $700.0 million to $1.2 billion, (ii) instituted certain sustainability-linked adjustments to the interest rates applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility and (iii) extended the termination date of the Three-Year Revolving Credit Facility to January 22, 2024, and of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility of $2.0 billion to January 22, 2026.

(3)As of May 31, 2021, the Company has $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities. The Credit Facility acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. The Company has a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion under its commercial paper program.

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Asset-Backed Securitization Programs (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Schedule of Asset-backed Securitization Programs and Key Terms

Following is a summary of the asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:    

	Maximum Amount of Net Cash Proceeds (in millions)(1)(2)		Expiration Date
North American	$	390.0	November 22, 2021
Foreign	$	400.0	(3)

(1)Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)As of May 31, 2021, the Company had up to $148.5 million in available liquidity under its asset-backed securitization programs, of which all available liquidity related to the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

(3)The Company terminated the foreign asset-backed securitization program on June 28, 2021. In connection with the termination, the Company paid approximately $167.0 million in cash, which consisted of a remittance of collections received prior to that date in the Company’s role as servicer of sold receivables, and a repurchase at fair value of all previously sold receivables that remained outstanding as of that date. The Company expects to receive payment on the repurchased receivables from the related customers during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Schedule of Asset-backed Securitization Programs Amounts Recognized

In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	1,074	$	948	$	3,388	$	3,205
Cash proceeds received(1)	$	1,072	$	944	$	3,381	$	3,189
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)	$	2	$	4	$	7	$	16

(1)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Accrued Expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Contract liabilities(1)	$	512,131	$	496,219
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	762,551		703,250
Other accrued expenses	2,215,798		2,012,059
Accrued expenses	$	3,490,480	$	3,211,528

(1)Revenue recognized during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2020 and 2019 was $306.0 million and $260.9 million, respectively.

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Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Schedule of Information about Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Plans

The following table provides information about the net periodic benefit cost for all plans for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Service cost (1)	$	6,278	$	6,701	$	18,809	$	17,802
Interest cost (2)	1,172		755		3,469		2,327
Expected long-term return on plan assets (2)	(3,897)		(3,741)		(11,746)		(10,316)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss (2)	(1,230)		225		(3,743)		674
Amortization of actuarial gain (2)	(1,715)		—		(5,205)		—
Amortization of prior service credit (2)	(13)		(11)		(39)		(33)
Net periodic benefit cost	$	595	$	3,929	$	1,545	$	10,454

(1)Service cost is recognized in cost of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

(2)Components are recognized in other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Gains from Forward Contracts Recorded in Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table presents the gains and losses from forward contracts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815	Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives
		Three months ended				Nine months ended
		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)	Cost of revenue	$	27,212	$	(36,955)	$	147,655	$	(3,436)

(1)For the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021, the Company recognized $21.5 million and $120.6 million, respectively, of foreign currency losses in cost of revenue, which are offset by the gains from the forward foreign exchange contracts. During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2020, the Company recognized $36.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of foreign currency gains in cost revenue, which are offset by the losses from the forward foreign exchange contracts.

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The following table presents the interest rate swaps outstanding as of May 31, 2021, which have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges:

Interest Rate Swap Summary	Hedged Interest Rate Payments	Aggregate Notional Amount (in millions)		Effective Date	Expiration Date (1)
Forward Interest Rate Swap
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	250.0	November 2, 2020	July 31, 2024	(2)
Anticipated Debt Issuance	Fixed	$	150.0	May 24, 2021	July 31, 2024	(2)

(1)The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at the expiration date for the forward interest rate swap.

(2)If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before July 31, 2024, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 (in thousands):

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Instruments		Actuarial Loss		Prior Service Cost		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	(36,595)	$	(30,996)	$	34,093	$	(670)	$	(34,168)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25,613		64,113		(256)		—		89,470
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—		(40,580)		—		—		(40,580)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1)	25,613		23,533		(256)		—		48,890
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	(10,982)	$	(7,463)	$	33,837	$	(670)	$	14,722

(1)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial.

Summary of Reclassification from AOCI

The following table sets forth the amounts reclassified from AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the associated financial statement line item, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		Three months ended				Nine months ended
Comprehensive Income Components	Financial Statement Line Item	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Realized (gains) losses on derivative instruments:(1)
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of revenue	$	(4,309)	$	16,451	$	(43,021)	$	20,648
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense	814		(431)		2,441		(1,293)
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI(2)		$	(3,495)	$	16,020	$	(40,580)	$	19,355

(1)The Company expects to reclassify $7.9 million into earnings during the next twelve months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.

(2)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Stock-based Compensation Expense

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	$	15,956	$	14,299	$	67,553	$	54,783
Employee stock purchase plan	2,809		2,583		8,566		7,431
Total	$	18,765	$	16,882	$	76,119	$	62,214

Schedule of Share-based Compensation Information

The following represents the stock-based compensation information as of the period indicated (in thousands):

	May 31, 2021
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense—restricted stock units	$	45,840
Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense	1.4 years

Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding

The following represents the common stock outstanding for the periods indicated:

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Common stock outstanding:
Beginning balances	149,366,501	151,407,526	150,330,358	153,520,380
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options	9,321	—	9,321	56,999
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	—	—	771,548	595,717
Vesting of restricted stock	12,787	13,234	2,253,923	2,252,846
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(3,436)	(2,808)	(613,715)	(619,931)
Treasury shares purchased(1)	(2,547,707)	(843,916)	(5,913,969)	(5,231,975)
Ending balances	146,837,466	150,574,036	146,837,466	150,574,036

(1)In September 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of the Company’s common stock as part of a two-year capital allocation framework (the “2020 Share Repurchase Program”). As of May 31, 2021, 11.9 million shares had been repurchased for $475.6 million and $124.4 million remains available under the 2020 Share Repurchase Program. The 2020 Share Repurchase Program authorization expires at the end of fiscal year 2021.

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Revenues Disaggregated by Segment

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	1,346,207	$	1,441,135	$	2,787,342	$	958,786	$	1,385,203	$	2,343,989
Over time	2,296,785		2,130,518		4,427,303		2,428,503		1,563,150		3,991,653
Total	$	3,642,992	$	3,571,653	$	7,214,645	$	3,387,289	$	2,948,353	$	6,335,642

	Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021						May 31, 2020
	EMS		DMS		Total		EMS		DMS		Total
Timing of transfer
Point in time	$	3,222,365	$	5,463,053	$	8,685,418	$	3,323,119	$	4,409,710	$	7,732,829
Over time	7,193,156		5,997,147		13,190,303		7,043,921		5,189,673		12,233,594
Total	$	10,415,521	$	11,460,200	$	21,875,721	$	10,367,040	$	9,599,383	$	19,966,423

Schedule of Reconciliation of Income from Segments to Consolidated

The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Segment income and reconciliation of income before income tax
EMS	$	137,119	$	97,824	$	357,214	$	259,679
DMS	139,764		74,260		569,212		349,168
Total segment income	$	276,883	$	172,084	$	926,426	$	608,847
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	(12,066)		(13,178)		(35,160)		(42,895)
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	(18,765)		(16,882)		(76,119)		(62,214)
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(744)		(69,150)		(5,655)		(144,005)
Distressed customer charge	—		—		—		(14,963)
Business interruption and impairment charges, net	—		(4,574)		806		(4,574)
Acquisition and integration charges	—		(6,119)		(3,374)		(30,005)
Gain (impairment) on securities	2,409		—		2,409		(12,205)
Other expense (net of periodic benefit cost)	(2,182)		(8,399)		(10,017)		(32,673)
Interest income	1,563		1,864		5,099		13,144
Interest expense	(33,803)		(41,873)		(97,175)		(132,967)
Income before income tax	$	213,295	$	13,773	$	707,240	$	145,490

Schedule of Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Total assets
EMS	$	3,900,421	$	3,233,681
DMS	7,261,735		6,641,764
Other non-allocated assets	4,578,552		4,521,971
	$	15,740,708	$	14,397,416

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Foreign source revenue	82.7	%	83.4	%	83.6	%	82.6	%

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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Restructuring and Related Charges

Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring, severance and related charges (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
Employee severance and benefit costs	$	483	$	56,891	$	3,191	$	83,684
Lease costs	—		402		(2,873)		6,870
Asset write-off costs	8		6,253		4,598		31,678
Other costs	253		5,604		739		21,773
Total restructuring, severance and related charges(1)	$	744	$	69,150	$	5,655	$	144,005

(1)Primarily relates to the 2020 Restructuring Plan, and includes $0.0 million and $23.7 million recorded in the EMS segment, $0.6 million and $29.3 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.1 million and $16.2 million of non-allocated charges for the three months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Includes $(0.4) million and $55.8 million recorded in the EMS segment, $5.5 million and $69.0 million recorded in the DMS segment and $0.6 million and $19.2 million of non-allocated charges for the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Except for asset write-off costs, all restructuring, severance and related charges are cash costs.

Summary of Liability Activity Associated with Restructuring Plan

The table below summarizes the Company’s liability activity, primarily associated with the 2020 Restructuring Plan

(in thousands):

	Employee Severance and Benefit Costs		Lease Costs		Asset Write-off Costs		Other Related Costs		Total
Balance as of August 31, 2020	$	8,143	$	2,316	$	—	$	426	$	10,885
Restructuring related charges	2,722		(2,873)		4,352		733		4,934
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity	12		1,554		(4,352)		(142)		(2,928)
Cash payments	(7,102)		(170)		—		(763)		(8,035)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$	3,775	$	827	$	—	$	254	$	4,856

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Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Compared to Actual Income Tax Expense

The U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate are as follows:

	Three months ended				Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020		May 31, 2021		May 31, 2020
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%	21.0	%
Effective income tax rate	20.3	%	465.0	%	26.0	%	108.3	%

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Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Dilutive Shares Outstanding Not Included in the Computation of EPS

Potential shares of common stock not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive or because the performance criterion was not met were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units	665	3,717	665	3,379
Employee stock purchase plan	—	57	—	92
Stock appreciation rights	—	5	—	28

Schedule of Cash Dividends Declared to Common Stockholders

The following table sets forth cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the nine months ended May 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except for per share data):

	Dividend Declaration Date	Dividend per Share		Total of Cash Dividends Declared		Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Dividend Cash Payment Date
Fiscal Year 2021:	October 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,417	November 16, 2020	December 2, 2020
	January 21, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,371	February 15, 2021	March 2, 2021
	April 22, 2021	$	0.08	$	12,169	May 14, 2021	June 2, 2021
Fiscal Year 2020:	October 17, 2019	$	0.08	$	12,647	November 15, 2019	December 2, 2019
	January 23, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,517	February 14, 2020	March 4, 2020
	April 15, 2020	$	0.08	$	12,452	May 15, 2020	June 3, 2020

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of the periods indicated:    

(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents	Level 1	(1)	$	17,839	$	33,869
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Short-term investments	Level 1		17,216		16,556
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	19,089		11,201
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	60,944		58,893
Other assets:
Forward interest rate swap:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	18,772		—
Liabilities:
Accrued expenses:
Forward foreign exchange contracts:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	$	1,527	$	1,522
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(2)	8,023		9,100
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	8,276		540
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	17,809		26,492
Other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	—		329
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument (Note 8)	Level 2	(4)	—		13,111
Forward interest rate swaps:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8)	Level 2	(3)	546		—

(1)Consist of investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.

(2)The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.

(3)Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

(4)The 2020 Extended Interest Rate Swaps are considered a hybrid instrument and the Company elected the fair value option for reporting. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the contract and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the expected cash flows using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Notes Payable and Long-term Debt

The following table presents the assets held for sale:

	May 31, 2021		August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Carrying Amount
Assets held for sale (1)	$	60,580	$	67,380

(1)The fair value of assets held for sale exceeds the carrying value for $30.1 million of assets held for sale. For $30.5 million of assets held for sale, the carrying value approximates the fair value with the asset value measured using Level 2 inputs.

The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's notes payable and long-term debt, by hierarchy level as of the periods indicated:

			May 31, 2021				August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Notes payable and long-term debt:
4.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	499,150	$	527,780	$	498,659	$	537,180
4.900% Senior Notes	Level 3	(2)	$	299,482	$	325,411	$	299,300	$	329,435
3.950% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,902	$	555,460	$	495,440	$	551,930
3.600% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,146	$	538,850	$	494,756	$	536,110
3.000% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	590,944	$	610,830	$	590,162	$	611,616
1.700% Senior Notes	Level 2	(1)	$	495,560	$	502,340	$	—	$	—

(1)The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data.

(2)This fair value estimate is based on the Company’s indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating Leases

The future minimum lease payments under these new leases as of May 31, 2021 are summarized below.

	Payments due by period (in thousands)
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		After 5 years
Operating lease obligations	$	92,963	$	20,728	$	38,034	$	23,929	$	10,272
Finance lease obligations(1)	$	83,737	$	44,759	$	29,230	$	7,397	$	2,351

(1)As of May 31, 2021 , the future minimum lease payments exclude $154.9 million of residual value guarantees that could potentially come due in future periods. The Company does not believe it is probable that any amounts will be owed under these guarantees. Therefore, no amounts related to the residual value guarantees are included in the lease payments used to measure the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments under Finance Leases

The future minimum lease payments under these new leases as of May 31, 2021 are summarized below.

	Payments due by period (in thousands)
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		After 5 years
Operating lease obligations	$	92,963	$	20,728	$	38,034	$	23,929	$	10,272
Finance lease obligations(1)	$	83,737	$	44,759	$	29,230	$	7,397	$	2,351

(1)As of May 31, 2021 , the future minimum lease payments exclude $154.9 million of residual value guarantees that could potentially come due in future periods. The Company does not believe it is probable that any amounts will be owed under these guarantees. Therefore, no amounts related to the residual value guarantees are included in the lease payments used to measure the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

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Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs (Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs Key Terms) (Details) - 9 months ended May 31, 2021	USD ($)	CNY (¥)	CHF (SFr)
A
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 600,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
B
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 150,000,000.0
C
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount | ¥		¥ 400,000,000.0
D
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 150,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
E
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 150,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
F
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 50,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	15 days
G
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 100,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
H
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 100,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
I
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 550,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
J
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount	$ 135,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days
K
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum amount | SFr			SFr 100,000,000.0
Threshold period to cancel trade accounts receivable sale agreement before automatic extension	30 days

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Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs (Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs Amounts Recognized) (Details) - Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable sold	$ 1,016	$ 2,162	$ 3,567	$ 6,325
Cash proceeds received	1,015	2,158	3,565	6,311
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables	$ 1	$ 4	$ 2	$ 14

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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 2,806,761	$ 2,389,719
Work in process	646,132	450,781
Finished goods	598,976	376,542
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory	(72,540)	(85,259)
Inventories, net	$ 3,979,329	$ 3,131,783

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Notes Payable and Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 28, 2021	Apr. 14, 2021	May 31, 2021	Apr. 27, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 2,926,767,000		$ 2,728,482,000
Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt			50,168,000		50,194,000
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments			$ 2,876,599,000		2,678,288,000
Senior Notes | 4.700% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)			4.70%
Long-term debt			$ 499,150,000		498,659,000
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)			4.90%
Long-term debt			$ 299,482,000		299,300,000
Senior Notes | 3.950% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.95%
Long-term debt			$ 495,902,000		495,440,000
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.60%
Long-term debt			$ 495,146,000		494,756,000
Senior Notes | 3.000% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)			3.00%
Long-term debt			$ 590,944,000		590,162,000
Senior Notes | 1.700% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)		1.70%	1.70%
Long-term debt			$ 495,560,000		0
Debt issuance		$ 500,000,000.0
Senior Notes | Repayment Of The Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of term loan facility		$ 300,000,000.0
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			0		0
Debt term	3 years
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,200,000,000			$ 700,000,000.0
Unused borrowing capacity			3,800,000,000
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility Expires On January 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt term	3 years
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Credit Facility Expires On January 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt term	5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 2,000,000,000.0
Line of Credit | Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			50,583,000		$ 350,165,000
Line of Credit | Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,800,000,000

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Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Additional Information) (Details) - Senior Notes	May 31, 2021	Apr. 14, 2021
4.900% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.90%
4.700% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.70%
3.950% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.95%
3.600% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.60%
3.000% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.00%
1.700% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	1.70%	1.70%

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Asset-Backed Securitization Programs (Additional Information) (Details)	May 31, 2021 USD ($)
Non-US | Asset-backed Securities
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Liability obligations under the guarantee	$ 0

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Asset-Backed Securitization Programs (Asset-Backed Securitization Programs and Key Terms) (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2021	May 31, 2021
Asset-Backed Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Available liquidity under its asset-backed securitization programs (up to)		$ 148,500,000
Subsequent event
Asset-Backed Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Payment for previously transferred receivables	$ 167,000,000.0
North American
Asset-Backed Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Maximum amount of net cash proceeds		390,000,000.0
Foreign
Asset-Backed Securitization Programs [Line Items]
Maximum amount of net cash proceeds		$ 400,000,000.0

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Asset-Backed Securitization Programs (Securitization Activity) (Details) - Asset-Backed Securitization Programs - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable sold	$ 1,074	$ 948	$ 3,388	$ 3,205
Cash proceeds received	1,072	944	3,381	3,189
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables	$ 2	$ 4	$ 7	$ 16

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Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2020
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 512,131		$ 496,219
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	762,551		703,250
Other accrued expenses	2,215,798		2,012,059
Accrued expenses	3,490,480		$ 3,211,528
Revenue recognized during period that was included in contract liability balance	$ 306,000	$ 260,900

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Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 6,278	$ 6,701	$ 18,809	$ 17,802
Interest cost	1,172	755	3,469	2,327
Expected long-term return on plan assets	(3,897)	(3,741)	(11,746)	(10,316)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss	(1,230)	225	(3,743)	674
Amortization of actuarial gains	(1,715)	0	(5,205)	0
Amortization of prior service credit	(13)	(11)	(39)	(33)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 595	$ 3,929	$ 1,545	$ 10,454

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($)	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
3.000% Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.00%
Interest rate swaps | Cash flow hedging | 3.000% Senior Notes
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	$ 200,000,000.0
Forward contracts | Cash flow hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	3,300,000,000	$ 2,900,000,000
Forward contracts | Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	$ 1,000,000,000.0	$ 355,200,000

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Recorded on Consolidated Statements of Operations) (Details) - Cost of revenue - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency (losses) gains	$ (21,500)	$ 36,900	$ (120,600)	$ 400
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives	$ 27,212	$ (36,955)	$ 147,655	$ (3,436)

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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) - Cash flow hedging - Forward contracts - USD ($)	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	$ 3,300,000,000	$ 2,900,000,000
Interest rate swaps | Debt obligation one
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	250,000,000.0
Interest rate swaps | Debt obligation two
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	$ 150,000,000.0

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Change in AOCI, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,101,942	$ 1,759,140	$ 1,825,399	$ 1,900,758
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			89,470
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(40,580)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992	(46,460)	48,890	(66,609)
Ending Balance	2,138,960	1,645,304	2,138,960	1,645,304
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(36,595)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			25,613
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			25,613
Ending Balance	(10,982)		(10,982)
Derivative Instruments
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(30,996)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			64,113
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			(40,580)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			23,533
Ending Balance	(7,463)		(7,463)
Actuarial Loss
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			34,093
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(256)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			(256)
Ending Balance	33,837		33,837
Prior Service Cost
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(670)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Ending Balance	(670)		(670)
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	(4,270)	(102,943)	(34,168)	(82,794)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	18,992	(46,460)	48,890	(66,609)
Ending Balance	$ 14,722	$ (149,403)	$ 14,722	$ (149,403)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Reclassification from AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Cost of revenue	$ (6,646,845)	$ (5,879,494)	$ (20,103,436)	$ (18,526,311)
Interest expense	(33,803)	(41,873)	(97,175)	(132,967)
Income before income tax	213,295	13,773	707,240	145,490
Gain (loss) to be reclassified in next 12 months			7,900
Income tax expense	43,277	64,036	183,861	157,620
Reclassification out of AOCI | Realized losses (gain) on derivative instruments
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Income before income tax	(3,495)	16,020	(40,580)	19,355
Reclassification out of AOCI | Realized losses (gain) on derivative instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Cost of revenue	(4,309)	16,451	(43,021)	20,648
Reclassification out of AOCI | Realized losses (gain) on derivative instruments | Interest rate contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest expense	814	(431)	2,441	(1,293)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Stockholders' Equity (Recognized Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 18,765	$ 16,882	$ 76,119	$ 62,214
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	15,956	14,299	67,553	54,783
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,809	$ 2,583	$ 8,566	$ 7,431

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Stockholders' Equity (Additional Information) (Details) - shares	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Time-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted stock units awarded (in shares)	1,200,000	1,100,000
Performance-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted stock units awarded (in shares)	400,000	300,000
Performance-based restricted stock units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	150.00%
Market-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Restricted stock units awarded (in shares)	300,000	300,000
Market-based restricted stock units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	200.00%
2021 EIP
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available to be issued	10,965,250

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Stockholders' Equity (Stock-based Compensation Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021 USD ($)
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense—restricted stock units	$ 45,840,000
Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense	1 year 4 months 24 days

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Stockholders' Equity (Common Stock Outstanding) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Common stock outstanding:
Common stock outstanding, beginning balances (in shares)				150,330,358
Common stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)		146,837,466		146,837,466
2020 Share Repurchase Program
Common stock outstanding:
Share repurchase program, amount authorized	$ 600,000,000.0
Capital allocation framework period	2 years
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)				11,900,000
Value of shares repurchased				$ 475,600,000
Share repurchase program, remaining amount available		$ 124,400,000		$ 124,400,000
Common stock
Common stock outstanding:
Common stock outstanding, beginning balances (in shares)	153,520,380	149,366,501	151,407,526	150,330,358	153,520,380
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options (in shares)		9,321	0	9,321	56,999
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		0	0	771,548	595,717
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		12,787	13,234	2,253,923	2,252,846
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans (in shares)		(3,436)	(2,808)	(613,715)	(619,931)
Treasury shares purchased (in shares)		(2,547,707)	(843,916)	(5,913,969)	(5,231,975)
Common stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)		146,837,466	150,574,036	146,837,466	150,574,036

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Additional Information) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021 country
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Number of operating countries	31
Net Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | Five Largest Customers
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	47.00%
Net Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | 75 Customers
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	90.00%

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Revenues Disaggregated by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 7,214,645	$ 6,335,642	$ 21,875,721	$ 19,966,423
Point in time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,787,342	2,343,989	8,685,418	7,732,829
Over time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	4,427,303	3,991,653	13,190,303	12,233,594
EMS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	3,642,992	3,387,289	10,415,521	10,367,040
EMS | Point in time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,346,207	958,786	3,222,365	3,323,119
EMS | Over time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,296,785	2,428,503	7,193,156	7,043,921
DMS
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	3,571,653	2,948,353	11,460,200	9,599,383
DMS | Point in time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,441,135	1,385,203	5,463,053	4,409,710
DMS | Over time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,130,518	$ 1,563,150	$ 5,997,147	$ 5,189,673

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income	$ 213,295	$ 13,773	$ 707,240	$ 145,490
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	(12,066)	(13,178)	(35,160)	(42,895)
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	(18,765)	(16,882)	(76,119)	(62,214)
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(744)	(69,150)	(5,655)	(144,005)
Interest income	1,563	1,864	5,099	13,144
Interest expense	(33,803)	(41,873)	(97,175)	(132,967)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income	276,883	172,084	926,426	608,847
Operating Segments | EMS
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income	137,119	97,824	357,214	259,679
Reconciling items:
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(0)	(23,700)	400	(55,800)
Operating Segments | DMS
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Income	139,764	74,260	569,212	349,168
Reconciling items:
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(600)	(29,300)	(5,500)	(69,000)
Reconciling items:
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	(12,066)	(13,178)	(35,160)	(42,895)
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	(18,765)	(16,882)	(76,119)	(62,214)
Restructuring, severance and related charges	(744)	(69,150)	(5,655)	(144,005)
Distressed customer charge	0	0	0	(14,963)
Business interruption and impairment charges, net	0	(4,574)	806	(4,574)
Acquisition and integration charges	0	(6,119)	(3,374)	(30,005)
Gain (impairment) on securities	2,409	0	2,409	(12,205)
Other expense (net of periodic benefit cost)	(2,182)	(8,399)	(10,017)	(32,673)
Interest income	1,563	1,864	5,099	13,144
Interest expense	$ (33,803)	$ (41,873)	$ (97,175)	$ (132,967)

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 15,740,708	$ 14,397,416
Operating Segments | EMS
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	3,900,421	3,233,681
Operating Segments | DMS
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	7,261,735	6,641,764
Other non-allocated assets
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 4,578,552	$ 4,521,971

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Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Foreign Source Revenue) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Foreign source revenue | Net Revenue | Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	82.70%	83.40%	83.60%	82.60%

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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Summary) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 744	$ 69,150	$ 5,655	$ 144,005
Operating Segments | EMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	0	23,700	(400)	55,800
Operating Segments | DMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	600	29,300	5,500	69,000
Other non-allocated assets
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	100	16,200	600	19,200
Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	483	56,891	3,191	83,684
Lease costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	0	402	(2,873)	6,870
Asset write-off costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	8	6,253	4,598	31,678
Other costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, severance and related charges	$ 253	$ 5,604	$ 739	$ 21,773

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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Reduction of Worldwide Workforce | Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liability	$ 14,000
2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	85,000
Restructuring liability	4,856	$ 10,885
2020 Restructuring Plan | Employee severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring liability	$ 3,775	$ 8,143

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Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges (Liability Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring related charges	$ 744	$ 69,150	$ 5,655	$ 144,005
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring related charges	483	56,891	3,191	83,684
Lease Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring related charges	0	402	(2,873)	6,870
Asset Write-off Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring related charges	8	6,253	4,598	31,678
Other Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring related charges	253	$ 5,604	739	$ 21,773
2020 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2020			10,885
Restructuring related charges			4,934
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity			(2,928)
Cash payments			(8,035)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	4,856		4,856
2020 Restructuring Plan | Employee Severance and Benefit Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2020			8,143
Restructuring related charges			2,722
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity			12
Cash payments			(7,102)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	3,775		3,775
2020 Restructuring Plan | Lease Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2020			2,316
Restructuring related charges			(2,873)
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity			1,554
Cash payments			(170)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	827		827
2020 Restructuring Plan | Asset Write-off Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2020			0
Restructuring related charges			4,352
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity			(4,352)
Cash payments			0
Balance as of May 31, 2021	0		0
2020 Restructuring Plan | Other Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2020			426
Restructuring related charges			733
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity			(142)
Cash payments			(763)
Balance as of May 31, 2021	$ 254		$ 254

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
Effective income tax rate	20.30%	465.00%	26.00%	108.30%
Income tax expense associated with remeasurement of referred tax assets		$ 21.2

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Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Earnings Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2020
Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	665	3,717	665	3,379
Employee stock purchase plan
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	0	57	0	92
Stock appreciation rights
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	0	5	0	28

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Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Dividends) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Apr. 22, 2021	Jan. 21, 2021	Oct. 15, 2020	Apr. 15, 2020	Jan. 23, 2020	Oct. 17, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dividend per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 12,169	$ 12,371	$ 12,417	$ 12,452	$ 12,517	$ 12,647

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Business Acquisitions (Details) - JJMD $ in Millions	Oct. 26, 2020 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions	$ 18.9
Assets acquired	29.8
Liabilities assumed	$ 10.9

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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Level 1 | Cash equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 17,839	$ 33,869
Level 1 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	17,216	16,556
Level 2 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	19,089	11,201
Level 2 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	60,944	58,893
Level 2 | Other assets | Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate swaps
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative asset	18,772	0
Level 2 | Accrued expenses | Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability	1,527	1,522
Level 2 | Accrued expenses | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability	8,023	9,100
Level 2 | Accrued expenses | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate swaps
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability	8,276	540
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument	17,809	26,492
Level 2 | Other liabilities | Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate swaps | Forward contracts
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability	546	0
Level 2 | Other liabilities | Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest rate swaps
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative liability	0	329
Extended interest rate swap not designated as a hedging instrument	$ 0	$ 13,111

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Fair Value Measurements (Assets Held For Sale Measured At Fair Value) (Details) - Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, assets with fair value exceeding carrying value	$ 30,100
Level 2
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets held for sale, assets with carrying value approximating fair value	30,500
Carrying Amount | Level 2
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets held for sale	$ 60,580	$ 67,380

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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021	Apr. 14, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 2,926,767		$ 2,728,482
Senior Notes | 4.700% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.70%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 499,150		498,659
Senior Notes | 4.700% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	499,150		498,659
Senior Notes | 4.700% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 527,780		537,180
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.90%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 299,482		299,300
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes | Level 3 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	299,482		299,300
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes | Level 3 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 325,411		329,435
Senior Notes | 3.950% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.95%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 495,902		495,440
Senior Notes | 3.950% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	495,902		495,440
Senior Notes | 3.950% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 555,460		551,930
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.60%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 495,146		494,756
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	495,146		494,756
Senior Notes | 3.600% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 538,850		536,110
Senior Notes | 3.000% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.00%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 590,944		590,162
Senior Notes | 3.000% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	590,944		590,162
Senior Notes | 3.000% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 610,830		611,616
Senior Notes | 1.700% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior notes, stated interest rate (as a percent)	1.70%	1.70%
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 495,560		0
Senior Notes | 1.700% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	495,560		0
Senior Notes | 1.700% Senior Notes | Level 2 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable and long-term debt	$ 502,340		$ 0

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Commitments and Contingencies (Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating and Finance Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
Minimum lease payments	$ 92,963
Less than 1 year	20,728
1-3 years	38,034
3-5 years	23,929
After 5 years	10,272
Finance Leases
Minimum lease payments	83,737
Less than 1 year	44,759
1-3 years	29,230
3-5 years	7,397
After 5 years	2,351
Residual value guarantees	$ 154,900