REORGANIZATION (BENEFITS) COSTS, NET - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Final determinations	$ (49,690)	$ 0	$ (273,945)	$ 0
Interest expense accrued	466	435	1,419	1,258
Reorganization liabilities recorded in other accrued liabilities	5,001		5,001
Reorganization liabilities recorded in other non-current liabilities	$ 12,783		$ 12,783