Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments and Methods and Assumptions Used

The estimated fair values of financial instruments and the methods and assumptions used to estimate such fair values are as follows:

(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Notes payable as of August 31, 2012	$	428,079	$	364,062
Notes payable as of August 31, 2011	$	429,140	$	355,341