Restructuring (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2015

RESTRUCTURING [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s restructuring plans: 

	Employee-related Costs			Other Costs			Translation Effect			Total Restructuring Costs
	(In thousands)
Accrual balance as of August 31, 2013	5,446			400			(497		)	5,349
Fiscal 2014 charges	2,223			2,660			—			4,883
Fiscal 2014 payments	(5,924		)	(2,689		)	—			(8,613		)
Translation	—			—			193			193
Accrual balance as of August 31, 2014	$	1,745		$	371		$	(304	)	$	1,812
Fiscal 2015 charges	12,711			1,627			—			14,338
Fiscal 2015 payments	(8,670		)	(1,537		)	—			(10,207		)
Translation	—			—			(560		)	(560		)
Accrual balance as of August 31, 2015	$	5,786		$	461		$	(864	)	$	5,383

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,
	2015		2014		2013
	(In thousands)
EMEA	$	10,073	$	1,000	$	6,704
USCAN	3,229		754		1,376
LATAM	990		3,053		2,240
APAC	46		76		180
Total	$	14,338	$	4,883	$	10,500