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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets odwill and Intangible Assets
Through multiple acquisitions, we acquired definite-lived intangible assets consisting primarily of trademarks and trade names associated with specific products, distribution networks, patented technology, non-compete agreements, and customer relationships, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names that are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely.
We recorded amortization expense of $7.7 million and $7.2 million during the three months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $23.1 million and $20.5 million during the nine months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization expense is generally recorded on a straight-line basis and is expected to be approximately $30.7 million in fiscal 2019, $30.7 million in fiscal 2020, $27.9 million in fiscal 2021, $27.0 million in fiscal 2022, and $25.8 million in fiscal 2023.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized below (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
May 31, 2019
 
May 31, 2018
Beginning balance
$
970.6

 
$
900.9

Additions from acquired businesses
—

 
75.7

Adjustments to provisional amounts
(0.2
)
 
—

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(6.3
)
 
(6.1
)
Ending balance
$
964.1

 
$
970.5


Further discussion of goodwill and other intangible assets is included within the Significant Accounting Policies footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within our Form 10-K.