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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows (in thousands):
 
May 31, 2013
 
August 31, 2012
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(5,457
)
 
$
3,658

Pension obligations, net
(5,396
)
 
(6,106
)
Cash flow hedges, net
(121
)
 
(141
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(10,974
)
 
$
(2,589
)