Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2016

Net Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Computation Of Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Share

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	May 31,		May 31,		May 31,		May 31,
($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)	2016		2015		2016		2015
Numerator:
Net earnings	$	9,644	$	12,927	$	12,459	$	29,490
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding		10,709		11,690		10,997		11,965
Diluted effect of stock awards		23		30		22		35
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution		10,732		11,720		11,019		12,000
Basic net earnings per share	$	0.90	$	1.11	$	1.13	$	2.46
Diluted net earnings per share	$	0.90	$	1.10	$	1.13	$	2.46

Schedule Of Anti-Dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share

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	May 31,	May 31,	May 31,	May 31,
Units and options in thousands	2016	2015	2016	2015
Restricted stock units	1	-	6	4
Stock options	104	47	84	52