Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2018

Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

Note 12 - Maintenance and Warranty Accruals

	As of August 31,
(In thousands)	2018			2017			2016
Accrued maintenance
Balance at beginning of period	$	17,667		$	18,646		$	18,642
Charged to cost of revenue		(389	)		10,609			12,926
Payments		(8,188	)		(11,588	)		(12,922	)
Balance at end of period	$	9,090		$	17,667		$	18,646
Accrued warranty
Balance at beginning of period	$	20,737		$	12,159		$	11,512
Charged to cost of revenue		12,323			6,872			6,069
Acquisition		–			3,526			–
Payments		(5,217	)		(2,649	)		(5,299	)
Currency translation effect		(448	)		829			(123	)
Balance at end of period	$	27,395		$	20,737		$	12,159