Note 9 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and other comprehensive income (loss) are summarized below. The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax expense (benefit) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss), including reclassification adjustments, are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).


(In thousands)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments			Gains (Losses) on Postretirement Obligations			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at August 31, 2010	$	(582	)	$	(13,268	)	$	(13,850	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		1,313			4,978			6,291


Balance at August 31, 2011		731			(8,290	)		(7,559	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		907			(8,941	)		(8,034	)


Balance at August 31, 2012		1,638			(17,231	)		(15,593	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		(2,494	)		10,468			7,974


Balance at August 31, 2013	$	(856	)	$	(6,763	)	$	(7,619	)