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Share Repurchase Plans
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2017
Share Repurchase Plans [Abstract]  
Share Repurchase Plans

Note 8. Share Repurchase Plans



On June 21, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share buy-back plan. Under the plan, which became effective on September 1, 2016, the Company is authorized to acquire up to $75.0 million of its outstanding shares through August 31, 2018. The timing and amount of repurchases are based on 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. During the period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, the Company repurchased 290,573 shares at a total cost of $31.1 million under this $75.0 million plan.