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Basis of Presentation and Related Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 22, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 25, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 07, 2021 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2023 segment $ / shares | May 31, 2023 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment $ / shares | Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares
Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  | $ 0.10 |  | $ 0.10 |  | $ 0.10
Number of segments | segment |  |  |  | 2 |  | 2 |  |
Net payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0 | $ 148,111 |
Proceeds from sale of personal care business |  |  | $ 44,700 |  |  | 0 | 1,804 |
Gain on sale of North America Personal Care business |  |  | $ 500 |  |  | $ 0 | $ 1,336 |
Insurance settlements receivable |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 46,000
Latin America and Caribbean Personal Care Business |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of personal care business |  | $ 1,800 |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of North America Personal Care business |  | $ 1,300 |  |  |  |  |  |
Curlsmith |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Discontinued Operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired | $ 147,900 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Adjustments to goodwill |  |  |  |  | $ 300 |  |  | $ 100

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