Estimated Amount that will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (Scenario, Forecast, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Scenario, Forecast
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Recognized net actuarial loss	$ 2,441
Amortization of prior service cost	(25)
Total	$ 2,416

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to gains and losses that are not recognized immediately and are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented.

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The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to prior service cost or credit expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented.

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The aggregate amount in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented, including the net gain (loss), net prior service cost or credit, and net transition asset or obligation.

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