Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2017

Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

Note 12 - Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

	As of August 31,
(In thousands)	2017			2016			2015
Accrued maintenance
Balance at beginning of period	$	18,646		$	18,642		$	14,329
Charged to cost of revenue		10,609			12,926			13,622
Payments		(11,588	)		(12,922	)		(9,309	)
Balance at end of period	$	17,667		$	18,646		$	18,642
Accrued warranty
Balance at beginning of period	$	12,159		$	11,512		$	9,340
Charged to cost of revenue		6,872			6,069			7,206
Acquisition		3,526			–			–
Payments		(2,649	)		(5,299	)		(4,703	)
Currency translation effect		829			(123	)		(331	)
Balance at end of period	$	20,737		$	12,159		$	11,512