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

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2019

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, 2019		August 31, 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	90,629	$	151,115
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of tax	23,783		20,557
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	114,412	$	171,672