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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

Note 15. Subsequent Events

On December 13, 2011, the Company's Board of Directors declared a 7% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, increasing it from $0.27 per share to $0.29 per share. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2012 to shareholders of record on January 6, 2012.

On December 13, 2011, the Company's Board of Directors also approved a new share buy-back plan. Under the plan, which is in effect through December 12, 2013, the Company is authorized to acquire up to $50.0 million of its outstanding shares on such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable thereto.