Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

Goodwill

(Dollars in thousands)
Goodwill, August 31, 2011	$	7,897
Acquisition of Carolina Starches		81
Goodwill, August 31, 2012	$	7,978

Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets

straight-line basis over the five-year term of the agreements. The carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	August 31, 2012				August 31, 2011
	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Intangible assets:
Patents	$	1,748	$	1,500	$	1,768	$	1,436
Customer lists		190		59		—		—
Non-compete agreements		100		12		—		—
Other intangible assets	$	2,038	$	1,571	$	1,768	$	1,436