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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Goodwill Allocated to Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 627,745 | $ 608,184
Acquisitions and adjustments |  | 22,577
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | (5,490) | (3,016)
Ending balance | 622,255 | 627,745
EMS |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 82,670 | 52,574
Acquisitions and adjustments |  | 30,763
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | (702) | (667)
Ending balance | 81,968 | 82,670
Goodwill reallocated |  | 8,200
DMS |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 545,075 | 555,610
Acquisitions and adjustments |  | (8,186)
Change in foreign currency exchange rates | (4,788) | (2,349)
Ending balance | $ 540,287 | 545,075
Goodwill reallocated |  | $ (8,200)

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