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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2022
Nov. 30, 2021
Aug. 31, 2022
Foreign currency translation      
Beginning balance $ (1,852,320) $ (975,064)  
Foreign currency translation 86,984 (227,093)  
Income tax benefit (expense) 0 730  
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (2,816) 5,600  
Foreign currency translation, net of tax 84,168 (220,763)  
Ending balance (1,768,152) (1,195,827)  
Defined benefit plans      
Beginning balance (348,771) (559,958)  
Reclassifications into net periodic pension and post-retirement expense 126,171 (17,548)  
Income tax benefit (expense) (34,394) 4,573  
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests (97) 14  
Defined benefit plans, net of tax 91,680 (12,961)  
Ending balance (257,091) (572,919)  
Cash flow hedges      
Beginning balance 10,749 115,525  
Unrealized gain (loss) (59,879) (33,108)  
Reclassification adjustments into Cost of services 2,606 (27,734)  
Income tax benefit (expense) 16,051 6,769  
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interests 44 58  
Cash flow hedges, net of tax (41,178) (54,015)  
Ending Balance (30,429) 61,510  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,055,672) $ (1,707,236) $ (2,190,342)
Net unrealized losses expected to be reclassified in the next twelve months $ 15,913