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Goodwill
 3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill
Goodwill
 
The gross changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment for the three months ended November 30, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
 
Metals Recycling Business
 
Auto Parts Business
 
Total
Balance as of August 31, 2012
$
471,954

 
$
163,537

 
$
635,491

Purchase accounting adjustments
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(904
)
 
(134
)
 
(1,038
)
Balance as of November 30, 2012
$
471,048

 
$
163,403

 
$
634,451



There were no accumulated goodwill impairment charges as of November 30, 2012.