XML 18 R10.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8
Restructuring
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Restructuring

Note 2 – Restructuring

During 2013, the Company implemented a restructuring plan to sell or close certain Wheels, Repair & Parts facilities to enhance margins and improve capital efficiency and anticipates completing the restructuring plan during 2014. Restructuring charges related to this plan, associated with the Company’s Wheels, Repair & Parts segment, totaled $0.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and were included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Company anticipates that there will be additional restructuring charges in 2014 as the Company completes the plan.

 

(In thousands)    Accrual at
August 31,
2013
     Charged to
Expense
     Paid or
Settled
     Accrual at
November 30,
2013
 

Employee termination costs

   $ 1,409       $ 843       $ 1,952       $ 300   

Contract termination costs

     —           —           —           —     

Other costs

     299         36         130         205   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,708       $ 879       $ 2,082       $ 505