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Restructuring (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
RESTRUCTURING [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s restructuring plans: 
 
Accrual
Balance August 31, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
Accrual
Balance August 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Accrual
Balance August 31, 2013
 
 
Fiscal 2012
Charges
 
Fiscal 2012
Paid
 
 
Fiscal 2013
Charges
 
Fiscal 2013
Paid
 
 
 (In thousands)
Employee-related costs
$
3,322

 
$
7,581

 
$
(7,379
)
 
$
3,524

 
$
8,669

 
$
(6,747
)
 
$
5,446

Other costs
403

 
1,675

 
(1,697
)
 
381

 
1,831

 
(1,812
)
 
400

Translation effect
70

 

 

 
(539
)
 

 

 
(497
)
Restructuring charges
$
3,795

 
$
9,256

 
$
(9,076
)
 
$
3,366

 
$
10,500

 
$
(8,559
)
 
$
5,349

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]
Restructuring costs are excluded from segment operating income but are attributable to the reportable segments as follows: 
 
Year Ended August 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(In thousands)
EMEA
$
6,704

 
$
7,531

 
$
2,834

Americas
3,616

 
1,603

 
1,713

APAC
180

 
122

 

Total
$
10,500

 
$
9,256

 
$
4,547