Restructuring (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [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, 2015	$	5,786		$	461		$	(864	)	$	5,383
Fiscal 2016 charges	2,426			1,334			—			3,760
Fiscal 2016 payments	(3,295		)	(1,466		)	—			(4,761		)
Translation	—			—			(154		)	(154		)
Accrual balance as of February 29, 2016	$	4,917		$	329		$	(1,018	)	$	4,228

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]

Restructuring expenses are excluded from segment operating income but are attributable to the reportable segments as follows:

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015		February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015
	(In thousands)
EMEA	$	759	$	1,345	$	1,970	$	5,619
USCAN	490		855		724		1,656
LATAM	94		462		164		606
APAC	—		—		31		—
EC	871		—		871		—
Total restructuring expense	$	2,214	$	2,662	$	3,760	$	7,881