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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2025 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance | $ 395,820
Foreign currency translation | (1,814)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance | 394,006
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance | 10,190
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation | 6
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance | 10,184
Goodwill, net, beginning balance | 385,630
Foreign currency translation | (1,808)
Goodwill, net, ending balance | 383,822
North America Steel Group |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance | 126,915
Foreign currency translation | 0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance | 126,915
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance | 9,542
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation | 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance | 9,542
Goodwill, net, beginning balance | 117,373
Foreign currency translation | 0
Goodwill, net, ending balance | 117,373
Europe Steel Group |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance | 4,337
Foreign currency translation | (178)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance | 4,159
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance | 155
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation | 6
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance | 149
Goodwill, net, beginning balance | 4,182
Foreign currency translation | (172)
Goodwill, net, ending balance | 4,010
Emerging Businesses Group |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance | 264,568
Foreign currency translation | (1,636)
Goodwill, gross, ending balance | 262,932
Accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance | 493
Accumulated impairment, foreign currency translation | 0
Accumulated impairment losses, ending balance | 493
Goodwill, net, beginning balance | 264,075
Foreign currency translation | (1,636)
Goodwill, net, ending balance | $ 262,439

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