Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2012

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Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

	August 31,
	2012			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax	$	1,638		$	731
Postretirement obligations, net of tax		(17,231	)		(8,290	)
	$	(15,593	)	$	(7,559	)