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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 594,773 | $ 462,382
Acquisitions and adjustments | 8,186 | 135,107
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | 5,225 | (2,716)
Ending balance | 608,184 | 594,773
EMS [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 51,179 | 27,873
Acquisitions and adjustments |  | 23,690
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | 1,395 | (384)
Ending balance | 52,574 | 51,179
DMS [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 543,594 | 434,509
Acquisitions and adjustments | 8,186 | 111,417
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | 3,830 | (2,332)
Ending balance | $ 555,610 | $ 543,594

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