Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2012		Nov. 30, 2011
Net income (loss)	$ (1,443)		$ 7,745
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,258)	[1]	(6,438)	[1]
Cash flow hedges, net	17	[2]	0	[2]
Pension obligations, net	375	[3]	67	[3]
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(866)		(6,371)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,309)		1,374
Less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(228)		(727)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(174)		(377)
Total amounts attributable to noncontrolling interest	(402)		(1,104)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to SSI	$ (2,711)		$ 270

[1] Net of tax benefit of $(91) and $(468) for each respective period.

[2] Net of tax expense of $24 and $0 for each respective period.

[3] Net of tax expense of $216 and $39 for each respective period.