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Restructuring and Related Activities
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2025
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
ASCEND Transformation Program
Note 3. ASCEND Transformation Program
In March 2022, the Company announced the start of its ASCEND transformation program. ASCEND’s key initiatives included accelerating organic growth strategies, improving operational excellence and production efficiency by utilizing a Lean approach, and driving greater efficiency and productivity in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense by better leveraging resources to create a more efficient and agile organization.
The following summarizes ASCEND transformation charges (in thousands):
20242023Program to Completion
ASCEND Expense recorded in Cost of products sold$1,018 $924 $1,948 
ASCEND Expense recorded in SG&A expenses6,029 34,495 54,134 
Total ASCEND Expense7,047 35,419 56,082 
Recorded with Restructuring charges7,843 7,719 18,612 
Total ASCEND Transformation Charges$14,890 $43,138 $74,694