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BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-recurring impairment charge | $ 15.8 |  |
Foreign currency translation loss | $ 13.5 |  |
Howell |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Business divestiture disposal price |  | $ 58.5 |
Escrow receivable |  |  | $ 3.2

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