Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Net loss	$ (5,367)		$ (1,443)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(891)	[1]	(1,258)	[1]
Cash flow hedges, net	121	[2]	17	[2]
Pension obligations, net	44	[3]	375	[3]
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(726)		(866)
Comprehensive loss	(6,093)		(2,309)
Less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(861)		(228)
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	0		(174)
Total amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	(861)		(402)
Comprehensive loss attributable to SSI	$ (6,954)		$ (2,711)

[1] Net of tax benefit of zero and $91 thousand for each respective period.

[2] Net of tax (benefit) expense of $(23) thousand and $24 thousand for each respective period.

[3] Net of tax expense of $25 thousand and $216 thousand for each respective period.