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Long-Term Indebtedness (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2016 | Aug. 31, 2015
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total Senior Indebtedness | $ 584,309 | $ 588,059
Less: current maturities of long-term debt | (18,750) | (3,750)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | 565,559 | 584,309
Senior Credit Facility |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total Senior Indebtedness | 296,250 | 300,000
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Revolver |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total Senior Indebtedness | 0 | 0
Senior Credit Facility | Senior Credit Facility - Term Loan |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Total Senior Indebtedness | 296,250 | 300,000
Senior Notes | 5.625% Senior Notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
5.625% Senior Notes Carrying Value | $ 288,059 | $ 288,059

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