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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II

Acuity Brands, Inc.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Years Ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018
(In millions)
 
Balance at
 
Additions and Reductions Charged to
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning of
Year
 
Costs and
Expenses
 
Other
Accounts
 
Deductions
 
Balance at
End of Year
Inventory reserves:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended August 31, 2020
$
22.3

 
36.3

 
1.8

 
(11.1
)
 
$
49.3

Year Ended August 31, 2019
$
36.8

 
10.7

 
(0.1
)
 
(25.1
)
 
$
22.3

Year Ended August 31, 2018
$
28.7

 
17.3

 
(0.2
)
 
(9.0
)
 
$
36.8