Goodwill (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2020

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended February 29, 2020 are as follows: 

(in thousands)	Americas		EMEA		Asia Pacific		Total
Balance at August 31, 2019	$	386,195	$	296,459	$	3,075	$	685,729
Foreign currency translations	—		4,964		(56)		4,908
Balance at February 29, 2020	$	386,195	$	301,423	$	3,019	$	690,637