Basis of Presentation Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2018

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following is a summary of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):

	November 30, 2018		August 31, 2018
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	166,673	$	158,497
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	15,516		15,748
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	182,189	$	174,245