FactSet Research Systems (FDS) 10-Q 10 Jul 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Jun. 29, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,013,237
Trading Symbol	fds
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		38,358,449
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Revenues	$ 339,911	$ 312,120	$ 1,004,283	$ 894,537
Operating expenses
Cost of services	165,073	146,426	489,829	405,311
Selling, general and administrative	81,573	78,052	236,606	219,519
Total operating expenses	246,646	224,478	726,435	624,830
Operating income	93,265	87,642	277,848	269,707
Other expense
Loss on sale of business	0	0	0	(1,223)
Interest expense, net of interest income	(3,754)	(2,413)	(9,945)	(3,945)
Total other expense	(3,754)	(2,413)	(9,945)	(5,168)
Income before income taxes	89,511	85,229	267,903	264,539
Provision for income taxes	14,765	19,815	69,641	65,832
Net income	$ 74,746	$ 65,414	$ 198,262	$ 198,707
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.94	$ 1.66	$ 5.10	$ 5.03
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.91	$ 1.66	$ 5.01	$ 5
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,594	39,317	38,890	39,528
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	39,104	39,457	39,543	39,736

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Net income		$ 74,746	$ 65,414	$ 198,262	$ 198,707
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges*	[1]	(2,361)	2,385	(4,105)	4,233
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(20,126)	21,316	(2,260)	10,680
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(22,487)	23,701	(6,365)	14,913
Comprehensive income		$ 52,259	$ 89,115	$ 191,897	$ 213,620
[1]	For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2018, the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges was net of a tax benefit of $976 and $2,166, respectively. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2017, the unrealized gain on cash flow hedges was net of a tax expense of $1,485 and $2,561, respectively.

Consolidated Statements of Com4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Tax expense on the net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	$ 976	$ 1,485	$ 2,166	$ 2,561

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 213,061	$ 194,731
Investments	30,485	32,444
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $3,446 at May 31, 2018 and $2,738 at August 31, 2017	145,255	148,331
Prepaid taxes	9,236	7,076
Deferred taxes	0	2,668
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,573	24,126
Total current assets	429,610	409,376
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	94,380	100,454
Goodwill	704,807	707,560
Intangible assets, net	155,776	173,543
Deferred taxes	7,916	7,412
Other assets	14,683	14,970
TOTAL ASSETS	1,407,172	1,413,315
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	62,772	59,214
Accrued compensation	40,257	61,083
Deferred fees	57,528	47,495
Deferred taxes	0	2,382
Taxes payable	12,670	9,112
Dividends payable	24,566	21,853
Total current liabilities	197,793	201,139
Long-term debt	574,739	575,000
Deferred taxes	23,627	24,892
Deferred fees	7,007	3,921
Taxes payable	29,010	11,484
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	39,663	37,188
TOTAL LIABILITIES	871,839	853,624
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 17)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 39,124,581 and 51,845,132 shares issued; 38,384,581 and 39,023,032 shares outstanding at May 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, respectively	391	518
Additional paid-in capital	642,906	741,748
Treasury stock, at cost: 740,000 and 12,822,100 shares at May 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, respectively	(145,342)	(1,606,678)
Retained earnings	78,463	1,458,823
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(41,085)	(34,720)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	535,333	559,691
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 1,407,172	$ 1,413,315

Consolidated Balance Sheets (C6

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Accounts receivable, reserves	$ 3,446	$ 2,738
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	39,124,581	51,845,132
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	38,384,581	39,023,032
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	740,000	12,822,100

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 198,262	$ 198,707
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	42,848	33,770
Stock-based compensation expense	23,241	20,873
Loss on sale of business	0	1,223
Deferred income taxes	848	8,829
Loss on disposition of assets	18	33
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	0	(9,798)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	3,067	(29,310)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,423	1,548
Accrued compensation	(20,629)	(17,299)
Deferred fees	13,027	2,638
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	25,928	6,081
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(11,503)	440
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	621	2,766
Other working capital accounts, net	191	(189)
Net cash provided by operating activities	279,342	220,312
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(301,843)
Purchases of investments	(9,608)	(29,982)
Proceeds from sales of investments	9,872	23,399
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions	(18,375)	(25,981)
Net cash used in investing activities	(18,111)	(334,407)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments	(65,037)	(59,124)
Repurchases of common stock	(235,869)	(214,766)
Proceeds from debt	0	575,000
Repayment of debt	0	(300,000)
Debt issuance costs	0	(437)
Other financing activities	2,218	(1,223)
Proceeds from employee stock plans	57,529	42,159
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	0	9,798
Net cash used by financing activities	(241,159)	51,407
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,742)	(3,961)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	18,330	(66,649)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	194,731	228,407
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 213,061	$ 161,758

Note 1 - Organization and Natur

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Business	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS FactSet Research Systems Inc. (the “Company” or “FactSet”) is a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading service for the global investment community. The Company delivers insight and information to investment professionals through its analytics, service, content, and technology. These professionals include portfolio managers, investment research professionals, investment bankers, risk and performance analysts, and wealth advisors. From streaming real-time data to historical information, including quotes, estimates, news and commentary, FactSet offers unique and third

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. FactSet conducts business globally and is managed on a geographic basis. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany activity and balances have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of FactSet and the accompanying notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 10 August 31, 2017. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	3 . RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS As of May 31, 2018, no first nine 2018 New Accounting Standards or Updates Recently Adopted Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes During the first 2018, November 2015 not Share-Based Payments During the first 2018, March 2016, $7.1 first nine 2018. not not Income Taxes During the third 2018, March 2018, December 22, 2017, January 1, 2018. not one one $23.2 $2.2 second 2018. one Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Revenue Recognition In May 2014 July 2015, not not The standard allows two first 2019. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In January 2016, first 2019. Leases In February 2016, first 2020, 2019 Cash Flow Simplification In August 2016, first 2019. Income Taxes on Intra-Entity Transfer s of Asset s In October 2016, first 2019. Goodwill Impairment Test In January 2017, 2 not first 2021, January 1, 2017. Hedge Accounting Simplification In August 2017, first 2020, Share-Based Payments In May 2017, not first 2019, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income In February 2018, first 2019, No May 31, 2018

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block]	4. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost approaches is permissible. The Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Fair Value Hierarchy The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three may may Level 1 1 Level 2 2. Level 3 no 3 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017. ( a ) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following tables shows by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017: Fair Value Measurements at May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 14,128 $ — $ — $ 14,128 Mutual funds (2) — 19,479 — 19,479 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 11,007 — 11,007 Derivative instruments (4) — 2,515 — 2,515 Total assets measured at fair value $ 14,128 $ 33,001 $ — $ 47,129 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 1,932 $ — $ 1,932 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 1,932 $ — $ 1,932 Fair Value Measurements at August 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 26,677 $ — $ — $ 26,677 Mutual Funds (2) — 18,364 — 18,364 Certificates of deposit (3) — 14,080 — 14,080 Derivative instruments (4) — 6,142 — 6,142 Total assets measured at fair value $ 26,677 $ 38,586 $ — $ 65,263 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ — $ — $ — Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ — $ — ( 1 The Company’s corporate money market funds are traded in an active market and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the quarter is used to determine its fair value. As such, the Company’s corporate money market funds are classified as Level 1 the C onsolidated B alance Sheets . ( 2 The Company’s mutual funds have a fair value based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the mutual funds allocated to each share of the mutual fund using a net asset value approach. The fair value of the underlying investments is based on observable inputs . As such, the Company’s mutual funds are classified as Level 2 are classified as investments (short-term) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. ( 3 The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are not 2. three one nvestments (short-term) on the Consolidated Balance S heet s . ( 4 The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments ( foreign currency forward contracts ). The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads and therefore , are classified as Level 2. The Company did not 1 2 ( b ) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis Certain assets, including goodwill and intangible assets, and liabilities, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not may nine May 31, 2018, no (c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes O nly As of May 31, 2018, August 31, 2017, $575.0 2

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Cash Flow Hedges FactSet conducts business outside the U.S. in several currencies including the British Pound Sterling, Euro, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen and Philippine Peso. As such, it is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar. The Company utilizes derivative instruments (foreign currency forward contracts) to manage the exposures related to the effects of foreign exchange rate fluctuations and reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency. The Company does not no first nine 2018 2017, no As of May 31, 2018, ● Indian Rupee 75% third 2019 50% fourth 2019 second 2020. ● Philippine Peso 75% fourth 2020. The following is a summary of all hedging positions and corresponding fair values: (in thousands) Gross Notional Value Fair Value Currency Hedged (in U.S. dollars) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Indian Rupee $ 51,175 $ 51,000 $ 1,470 $ 6,142 Philippine Peso 59,000 — (886 ) — Total $ 110,175 $ 51,000 $ 584 $ 6,142 As of May 31, 2018, 3.7 3.1 Counterparty Credit Risk As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities, when applicable. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to credit default swaps (“CDS”) as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. As CDS spread information is not not Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The following table provides the fair value of derivative instruments: (in thousands) Designation of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,515 $ 3,796 Other assets $ — $ 2,346 Liabilities: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 232 $ — Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 1,700 $ — All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships The following table provides the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the three May 31, 2018 2017: (in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of Gain (Loss) into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (2,296 ) $ 3,467 SG&A $ 1,041 $ (403 ) The following table provides the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the nine May 31, 2018 2017: (in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of Gain (Loss) into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (3,640 ) $ 4,006 SG&A $ 2,631 $ (2,788 ) No May 31, 2018, $2.3 12 Offsetting of Derivative Instruments FactSet’s master netting and other similar arrangements with its respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions. As of May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, no

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive In

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	6. LOSS ) AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The components of other comprehensive income and amounts reclassified out of AOCL into earnings during the three May 31, 2018 2017 May 31, 2018 May 31, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (20,126 ) $ (20,126 ) $ 21,316 $ 21,316 Realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings (1) (1,041 ) (736 ) 403 247 Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (2,296 ) (1,625 ) 3,467 2,138 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (23,463 ) $ (22,487 ) $ 25,186 $ 23,701 ( 1 Reclassified to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses The components of other comprehensive income and amounts reclassified out of AOCL into earnings during the nine May 31, 2018 2017 May 31, 2018 May 31, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (2,260 ) $ (2,260 ) $ 10,680 $ 10,680 Realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings (1) (2,631 ) (1,794 ) 2,788 1,755 Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (3,640 ) (2,311 ) 4,006 2,478 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (8,531 ) $ (6,365 ) $ 17,474 $ 14,913 ( 2 Reclassified to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses The components of AOCL are as follows: (in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Accumulated unrealized (losses)gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (303 ) $ 3,802 Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (40,782 ) (38,522 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (41,085 ) $ (34,720 )

Note 7 - Segment Information

Note 7 - Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	7 . SEGMENT INFORMATION Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which they may FactSet’s operating segments are aligned with how the Company, including its CODMG, manages the business and the demographic markets in which FactSet serves. The Company’s internal financial reporting structure is based on three The U.S. segment services investment professionals including financial institutions throughout the Americas. The European and Asia Pacific segments service investment professionals located throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific region, respectively. Segment revenues reflect direct sales to clients based in their respective geographic locations. Each segment records compensation expense, including stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of furniture and fixtures, amortization of leasehold improvements, communication costs, professional fees, rent expense, travel, office and other direct expenses. Expenditures associated with the Company’s data centers, data costs and corporate charges are recorded by the U.S. segment and are not $704.8 May 31, 2018, 54% 45% 1% The following reflects the results of operations of the segments consistent with the Company’s management system. These results are used by management, both in evaluating the performance of, and in allocating resources to, each of the segments. (in thousands) For the three months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 210,308 $ 98,856 $ 30,747 $ 339,911 Segment operating profit 37,986 37,381 17,898 93,265 Total assets 728,517 572,867 105,788 1,407,172 Capital expenditures 2,830 537 2,633 6,000 For the three months ended May 31, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 197,834 $ 87,327 $ 26,959 $ 312,120 Segment operating profit 34,382 37,766 15,494 87,642 Total assets 708,440 555,366 94,208 1,358,014 Capital expenditures 6,211 515 1,210 7,936 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 627,976 $ 286,789 $ 89,518 $ 1,004,283 Segment operating profit 117,285 107,344 53,219 277,848 Capital expenditures 10,104 2,816 5,455 18,375 For the nine months ended May 31, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 580,090 $ 235,464 $ 78,983 $ 894,537 Segment operating profit 110,574 114,282 44,851 269,707 Capital expenditures 21,311 1,176 3,494 25,981

Note 8 - Business Combinations

Note 8 - Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	8. BISAM On March 17, 2017, $217.6 160 $3.2 2017. Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized during the fourth 2017. no (i n thousands ) Tangible assets acquired $ 27,583 Amortizable intangible assets Software technology 18,261 Client relationships 37,597 Trade name 741 Goodwill 173,898 Total assets acquired $ 258,080 Liabilities assumed (40,443 ) Net assets acquired $ 217,637 Intangible assets of $56.6 16 five four Goodwill totaling $173.9 not March 17, 2017. not not Vermi lion On November 8, 2016, $67.9 59 $0.7 2017. Allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized during the third 2017. no (i n thousands ) Tangible assets acquired $ 7,916 Amortizable intangible assets Software technology 10,916 Client relationships 5,954 Non-compete agreements 806 Trade name 571 Goodwill 51,157 Total assets acquired $ 77,320 Liabilities assumed (9,434 ) Net assets acquired $ 67,886 Intangible assets of $18.2 15 six three four Goodwill totaling $51.2 not November 8, 2016. not not

Note 9 - Goodwill

Note 9 - Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	9 . GOODWILL Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine May 31, 2018, (i n thousands ) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 386,835 $ 317,759 $ 2,966 $ 707,560 Foreign currency translations — (590 ) 39 (551 ) Other adjustments (640 ) (1,562 ) — (2,202 ) Balance at May 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 315,607 $ 3,004 $ 704,807 Goodwill is not three no fourth 2017, no

Note 10 - Intangible Assets

Note 10 - Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	1 0 . INTANGIBLE ASSETS FactSet’s identifiable intangible assets consist of acquired content databases, client relationships, software technology, non-compete agreements and trade names resulting from previous acquisitions, which have been fully integrated into the Company’s operations. The weighted average useful life of FactSet’s acquired identifiable intangible assets at May 31, 2018 11.5 no first nine 2018. No no The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows: At May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,454 $ 20,676 $ 13,778 Client relationships 99,249 27,721 71,528 Software technology 106,860 40,976 65,884 Non-compete agreements 4,860 2,180 2,680 Trade names 4,087 2,181 1,906 Total $ 249,510 $ 93,734 $ 155,776 At August 31, 2017 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,116 $ 18,899 $ 15,217 Client relationships 99,779 22,339 77,440 Software technology 105,963 30,889 75,074 Non-compete agreements 4,833 1,518 3,315 Trade names 4,080 1,583 2,497 Total $ 248,771 $ 75,228 $ 173,543 Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $6.2 $5.8 three May 31, 2018 2017, $18.6 $13.8 nine May 31, 2018 2017, May 31, 2018, five Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2018 (remaining three months) $ 6,098 2019 24,051 2020 23,298 2021 21,386 2022 19,091 Thereafter 61,852 Total $ 155,776

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earn

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	1 1 . COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE On May 7, 2018, $0.64 $24.6 June 19, 2018 May 31, 2018. Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows: Nine Months ended May 31, (i n thousands) 2018 2017 Balance at September 1 39,023 40,038 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 572 585 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (5 ) (37 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (1,205 ) (1,285 ) Repurchase of common stock under accelerated share repurchase agreement — (103 ) Balance at May 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,385 39,198 ( 1 For the nine months ended May 31 , 201 8 and 201 7 , the Company repurchased 5,563 and 37 , 042 shares , or $ 1.0 million and $5. 7 million, of common stock, respectively, in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock. A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) computations is as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Net Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount For the three months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 74,746 38,594 $ 1.94 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 510 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 74,746 39,104 $ 1.91 For the three months ended May 31, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 65,414 39,317 $ 1.66 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 140 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 65,414 39,457 $ 1.66 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,262 38,890 $ 5.10 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 653 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,262 39,543 $ 5.01 For the nine months ended May 31, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,707 39,528 $ 5.03 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 208 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,707 39,736 $ 5.00 Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. The were no three May 31, 2018 no three May 31, 2017 492,649 For the three May 31, 2018 2017, 249,443 754,561,

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	1 2 . S TOCK HOLDERS’ E QUITY Preferred Stock At May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, 10,000,000 $0.01 no may one Common Stock At May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, 150,000,000 $0.01 39,124,581 51,845,132 Treasury Stock On January 31, 2018, 13,292,689 $1.7 January 31, 2018. $0.1 $186.7 $1.5 May 31, 2018, 740,000 12,822,100 August 31, 2017 January 31, 2018. Share Repurchase Program Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. During the first nine 2018, 1,204,920 $234.8 1,284,822 $208.8 On March 26, 2018, $300.0 $309.3 May 31, 2018. No no Restricted Stock Vesting Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. During the first nine 2018, 15,063 May 31, 2018 ( 5,563 101,234 May 31, 2017 ( 37,042 Dividends The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following historical dividends: Declaration Date Dividends Per Type Record Date Total $ Amount (in thousands) Payment Date May 7, 2018 $ 0.64 Regular (cash) May 31, 2018 $ 24,566 June 19, 2018 February 7, 2018 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018 November 8, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) November 30, 2017 $ 21,902 December 19, 2017 August 10, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) August 31, 2017 $ 21,853 September 19, 2017 May 5, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) May 31, 2017 $ 21,951 June 20, 2017 February 6, 2017 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) February 28, 2017 $ 19,709 March 21, 2017 November 10, 2016 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) November 30, 2016 $ 19,852 December 20, 2016 August 5, 2016 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) August 31, 2016 $ 20,019 September 20, 2016 All of the above cash dividends were paid from existing cash resources. Future dividend payments will depend on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Company and is subject to final determination by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	1 3 . EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AND RETIREMENT PLANS Stock Option Awards On December 19, 2017, 2004 5,750,000 December 19, 2027. not ten five not may Stock Option Activity During the first nine 2018, 569,305 $190.04 May 31, 2018, 3,279,096 $151.79. $65 3.3 A summary of stock option activity is as follows: (in thousands, except exercise price per share) Number Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance at August 31, 2017 3,366 $ 139.29 Granted – non performance-based 554 $ 189.98 Exercised (226 ) $ 104.90 Forfeited (25 ) $ 133.89 Balance at November 30, 2017 3,669 $ 149.09 Granted – non performance-based 16 $ 192.11 Granted – non-employee Directors grant 19 $ 197.75 Exercised (220 ) $ 118.75 Forfeited (82 ) $ 164.59 Balance at February 28, 2018 3,402 $ 151.15 Exercised (61 ) $ 113.39 Forfeited (62 ) $ 154.41 Balance at May 31, 2018 3,279 $ 151.79 The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of May 31, 2018 1.1 $124.52. August 31, 2017 0.9 $105.14. May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, $84.1 $49.7 $201.01 $157.18 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, three May 31, 2018 2017 $5.2 $4.3 nine May 31, 2018 2017 $40.3 $34.8 Performance-based Stock Options Performance-based stock options require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving Company performance targets. The number of performance-based options that vest will be predicated on the Company achieving performance levels during the measurement period subsequent to the date of grant. Dependent on the financial performance levels attained by FactSet, a percentage of the performance-based stock options will vest to the grantees of those stock options. However, there is no February 2015 w In connection with the acquisition of Code Red, FactSet granted 68,761 second 2015 four February 28, 2019. second 2018, 40% No 40% February 28, 2019 May 31, 2018, $0.2 0.7 January 2017 In connection with the acquisition of Vermilion, FactSet granted 61,744 January 2017. 40% second 20% November 30, 2018. May 31, 2018, not no Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 100% $ 744 $ 1,961 * Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of May 31 , 2018 . June 2017 In connection with the acquisition of BISAM, FactSet granted 206,417 June 2017. 40% second 20% March 31, 2019. May 31, 2018, not no Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 80% $ 1,303 $ 5,804 90% $ 1,466 $ 6,530 100% $ 1,629 $ 7,255 * Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of May 31 , 2018 . Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards The Company’s Option Plan permits the issuance of restricted stock and restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are subject to continued employment over a specified period. Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Awards Activity During the first nine 2018, 961 $182.17. 5.0 As of May 31, 2018, 153,842 $13.3 3 A summary of restricted stock award activity is as follows: (in thousands, except per award data) Number Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award Balance at August 31, 2017 182 $ 138.62 Granted 1 $ 182.17 Forfeited (10 ) $ 114.37 Vested (11 ) $ 157.37 Balance at November 30, 2017 162 $ 139.12 Forfeited (3 ) $ 120.28 Vested (4 ) $ 135.97 Balance at February 28, 2018 155 $ 139.55 Forfeited (1 ) $ 115.07 Balance at May 31, 2018 154 $ 139.74 As of May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, $30.9 $28.6 $201.01 $157.18 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, The total pre-tax fair value of restricted stock that vested during the three May 31, 2018 2017 $0.1 nine May 31, 2018 2017 $2.8 $15.6 Share-based Awards Available for Grant A summary of share-based awards available for grant is as follows: (in thousands) Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Employee Option Plan Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Directors Plan Balance at August 31, 2017 897 42 Granted – nonperformance-based options (554 ) — Granted – restricted stock awards (1) (2 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 51 — Balance at November 30, 2017 392 42 Increase in the number of shares available for issuance ( 3 ) (4 ) 5,750 250 Granted – non performance-based options (16 ) (19 ) Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 89 — Balance at February 28, 2018 6,215 273 Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 64 — Balance at May 31, 2018 6,279 273 ( 1 Each restricted stock award granted is equivalent to 2.5 granted under the Company’s Option Plan. ( 2 Under the Company’s Option Plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 is added back to the available share-based awards balance. ( 3 On December 19, 2017, 5,750,000 ( 4 On December 19, 2017, 2008 250,000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan On December 19, 2017, 2008 may three 85% first three may not 10% $25,000 During the three May 31, 2018 16,312 $170.86 17,314 $140.84 three May 31, 2017. nine May 31, 2018, 50,706 $156.88 54,554 $137.38 nine May 31, 2017. May 31, 2018, 282,466 401 The Company established its 401 1993. 401 1974 1986 may 60% 4% five $8.5 $7.3 401 nine May 31, 2018 2017,

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	1 4 . STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized total stock-based compensation expense of $7.8 $23.2 three nine May 31, 2018, $7.3 $20.9 three nine May 31, 2017, May 31, 2018, $78.3 3.2 no May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017, Employee Stock Option Fair Value Determinations The Company utilizes the lattice-binomial option-pricing model (“binomial model”) to estimate the fair value of new employee stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant using the binomial model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not Q1 2018 553,942 $189.98 $48.27 Q2 2018 15,363 $192.11 $48.82 Q3 2018 There were no three May 31, 2018. Q1 2017 671,263 22,460 $152.51 $39.60 Q2 2017 61,744 $169.16 $43.81 Q3 2017 11,604 $163.05 $42.23 The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted was determined using the binomial model with the following weighted average assumptions: Three months ended May 31, 2018* 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate — 0.49% - 1.89% Expected life (years) — 7.4 Term structure of volatility — 21% - 29% Dividend yield — 1.18% Weighted average estimated fair value — $42.23 Weighted average exercise price — $163.05 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price — 25.9% * There were no three May 31, 2018. Nine months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 2.41% 0.07% - 2.09% Expected life (years) 7.4 7.4 Term structure of volatility 19% - 29% 21% - 30% Dividend yield 1.32% 1.18% Weighted average estimated fair value $48.29 $39.98 Weighted average exercise price $190.04 $154.01 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.4% 26.0% The risk-free interest rate assumption for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s stock and implied volatilities of publicly traded options to buy FactSet common stock with contractual terms closest to the expected life of options granted to employees. The approach to utilize a mix of historical and implied volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on the Company’s stock and the Company’s assessment that a combination of implied volatility and historical volatility is best representative of future stock price trends. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee termination within the valuation model. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding and is a derived output of the binomial model. The binomial model estimates employees exercise behavior based on the option’s remaining vested life and the extent to which the option is in-the-money. The binomial model estimates the probability of exercise as a function of these two Non-Employee Director Stock Option Fair Value Determinations On December 19, 2017, December 19, 2027 250,000. May 31, 2018, 273,222. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of non-employee Director stock option grants. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of variables. These variables include, but are not Fiscal 201 8 On January 12, 2018, 18,963 $38.76 Risk-free interest rate 2.34 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 19.7 % Dividend yield 1.16 % Fiscal 2017 On January 13, 2017, 23,846 one 2,104 December 20, 2016. January 13, 2017 $35.65 Risk-free interest rate 1.95 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 22.7 % Dividend yield 1.24 % Restricted Stock Fair Value Determinations Restricted stock granted to employees entitles the holder to shares of common stock as the award vests over time, but not first nine 2018, 961 $182.17. first nine 2017, 12,927 $157.50. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations During the three May 31, 2018, 16,312 $170.86 17,314 $140.84 three May 31, 2017. nine May 31, 2018, 50,706 $156.88 54,554 $137.38 nine May 31, 2017. three May 31, 2018 2017, $0.6 $0.5 nine May 31, 2018 2017, $1.6 $1.5 The weighted average estimated fair value for the shares repurchased under the ESPP was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: Three months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.81 % 0.81 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.07 % 8.3 % Dividend yield 1.26 % 1.24 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 34.39 $ 29.84 Nine months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 0.56 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.38 % 8.7 % Dividend yield 1.28 % 1.21 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 31.25 $ 28.48 Accuracy of Fair Value Estimates The Company is responsible for determining the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of its share-based payment awards. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not no

Note 15 - Income Taxes

Note 15 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	1 5 . INCOME TAXES Income tax expense is based on taxable income determined in accordance with current enacted laws and tax rates. Deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates. Provision for Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is as follows: Three months ended May 31, Nine months ended May 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Income before income taxes $ 89,511 $ 85,229 $ 267,903 $ 264,539 Total provision for income taxes $ 14,765 $ 19,815 $ 69,641 $ 65,832 Effective tax rate 16.5 % 23.2 % 26.0 % 24.9 % FactSet’s effective tax rate is based on recurring factors and nonrecurring events, including the taxation of foreign income. The Company’s effective tax rate will vary based on, among other things, changes in levels of foreign income, as well as discrete and other nonrecurring events that may not December 22, 2017, 35% 21%, January 1, 2018, one not one may may FactSet had approximately $250 December 31, 2017, one $23.2 second 2018, eight may may Due to FactSet’s August 31 25.7% 2018 21% $2.2 second 2018. one Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The significant components of deferred tax assets that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 558 $ 811 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 727 2,220 Deferred rent 7,874 11,615 Stock-based compensation 13,700 20,117 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (22,947 ) (32,742 ) Other 8,004 8,059 Total deferred tax assets $ 7,916 $ 10,080 The significant components of deferred tax liabilities that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (924 ) $ (815 ) Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 548 168 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 23,289 26,231 Other 714 1,690 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 23,627 $ 27,274 Unrecognized Tax Positions Applicable accounting guidance prescribes a comprehensive model for the financial statement recognition, measurement, classification and disclosure of uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. A company can recognize the financial effect of an income tax position only if it is more likely than not 50% no fifty As of May 31, 2018, $8.6 $1 N on-current taxes payable not may 12 no not 12 The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first nine 2018: (in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2017 $ 11,484 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 2,458 Additions for tax positions of prior years 410 Statute of limitations lapse (3,146 ) Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities (2,600 ) Unrecognized income tax benefits May 31, 2018 $ 8,606 In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At May 31, 2018, Major Tax Jurisdictions Open Tax Years U.S. Federal 2015 through 2018 State (various) 2015 through 2018 Europe France 2015 through 2018 United Kingdom 2016 through 2018 Germany 2017 through 2018

Note 16 - Long-term Debt

Note 16 - Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	1 6 . LONG-TERM DEBT FactSet’s debt obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ 574,739 $ 575,000 Total Outstanding Debt $ 574,739 $ 575,000 On March 17, 2017, “2017 2017 $575.0 “2017 may 2017 March 17, 2020. 2017 $225.0 $25.0 1.00%. no In conjunction with FactSet’s entrance into the 2017 $575.0 2017 2017 All outstanding loan amounts are reported as L ong-term debt May 31, 2018. three May 31, 2018 2017, $4.3 $2.9 nine May 31, 2018 2017, $11.3 $5.3 May 31, 2018, no 2017 The 2017 2017 2017 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017.

Note 17 - Commitments and Conti

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	1 7 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not i.e. Lease Commitments At May 31, 2018, 202,000 601 7, February 14, 2018, 45 173,000 January 1, 2019, second 2020. 2018, 1,760,000 May 31, 2018, 617,000 54.0%, August 31, 2017. February 2018. 2, 10 August 31, 2017. 2035. May 31, 2018 Total minimum rental payments associated with the leases are recorded as rent expense (a component of SG&A expense) on a straight-line basis over the periods of the respective non-cancelable lease terms. Future minimum commitments for the Company’s operating leases in place as of May 31, 2018, Years ended August 31, (in thousands) Minimum Lease Payments 2018 (remaining three months) $ 10,624 2019 41,186 2020 37,411 2021 34,807 2022 32,450 Thereafter 259,801 Total $ 416,279 Rent expense (including operating costs) for all operating leases amounted to $14.1 $12.4 three May 31, 2018 2017, $40.6 $35.3 nine May 31, 2018 2017, May 31, 2018, August 31, 2017, $38.7 $37.4 $34.4 $33.5 Deferred Rent and Other Non-Current Liabilities . Approximately $2.2 May 31, 2018. May 31, 2018, Purchase Commitments with Suppliers Purchase obligations represent payments due in future periods in respect of commitments to the Company’s various data vendors as well as commitments to purchase goods and services such as telecommunication and computer maintenance services. These purchase commitments are agreements that are enforceable and legally binding on FactSet and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. As of August 31, 2017, $81.0 no first nine 2018. Contingencies Income Taxes Uncertain income tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance (see Note 15 may not no Legal Matters FactSet accrues non income-tax liabilities for contingencies when management believes that a loss is probable and the amounts can be reasonably estimated, while contingent gains are recognized only when realized. The Company is engaged in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation that have arisen in the ordinary course of business, including employment matters, commercial and intellectual property litigation. The outcome of all of the matters against the Company is subject to future resolution, including the uncertainties of litigation. Based on information available at May 31, 2018, not Sales Tax Matters In the third 2018, may not May 31, 2018. Indemnifications As permitted or required under Delaware law and to the maximum extent allowable under that law, FactSet has certain obligations to indemnify its current and former officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was serving, at FactSet’s request in such capacity. These indemnification obligations are valid as long as the director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in, or not no may Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are maintained primarily with five may may Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are unsecured and derived from revenues earned from clients located around the globe. FactSet does not No 10% May 31, 2018, 2% ten not 15% August 31, 2017. May 31, 2018, $3.4 $2.7 August 31, 2017. Derivative Instruments As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. FactSet has incorporated counterparty risk into the fair value of its derivative assets and its own credit risk into the value of the Company’s derivative liabilities, when applicable. FactSet calculates credit risk from observable data related to CDS as quoted by publicly available information. Counterparty risk is represented by CDS spreads related to the senior secured debt of the respective bank with whom FactSet has executed these derivative transactions. Because CDS spread information is not

Note 18 - Subsequent Event

Note 18 - Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	1 8 . SUBSEQUENT EVENT On July 5, 2018, November 30, 2018. $387,500 first December 1, 2018; ( $300,000 November 30, 2018; ( 10.2 10

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Standards or Updates Recently Adopted Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes During the first 2018, November 2015 not Share-Based Payments During the first 2018, March 2016, $7.1 first nine 2018. not not Income Taxes During the third 2018, March 2018, December 22, 2017, January 1, 2018. not one one $23.2 $2.2 second 2018. one Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Revenue Recognition In May 2014 July 2015, not not The standard allows two first 2019. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In January 2016, first 2019. Leases In February 2016, first 2020, 2019 Cash Flow Simplification In August 2016, first 2019. Income Taxes on Intra-Entity Transfer s of Asset s In October 2016, first 2019. Goodwill Impairment Test In January 2017, 2 not first 2021, January 1, 2017. Hedge Accounting Simplification In August 2017, first 2020, Share-Based Payments In May 2017, not first 2019, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income In February 2018, first 2019, No May 31, 2018

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures (T

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 14,128 $ — $ — $ 14,128 Mutual funds (2) — 19,479 — 19,479 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 11,007 — 11,007 Derivative instruments (4) — 2,515 — 2,515 Total assets measured at fair value $ 14,128 $ 33,001 $ — $ 47,129 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 1,932 $ — $ 1,932 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 1,932 $ — $ 1,932 Fair Value Measurements at August 31, 2017 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 26,677 $ — $ — $ 26,677 Mutual Funds (2) — 18,364 — 18,364 Certificates of deposit (3) — 14,080 — 14,080 Derivative instruments (4) — 6,142 — 6,142 Total assets measured at fair value $ 26,677 $ 38,586 $ — $ 65,263 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ — $ — $ — Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ — $ —

Note 5 - Derivative Instrumen28

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Gross Notional Value Fair Value Currency Hedged (in U.S. dollars) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Indian Rupee $ 51,175 $ 51,000 $ 1,470 $ 6,142 Philippine Peso 59,000 — (886 ) — Total $ 110,175 $ 51,000 $ 584 $ 6,142
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Designation of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,515 $ 3,796 Other assets $ — $ 2,346 Liabilities: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 232 $ — Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 1,700 $ —
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of Gain (Loss) into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (2,296 ) $ 3,467 SG&A $ 1,041 $ (403 ) (in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of Gain (Loss) into Income Gain (Loss) Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (3,640 ) $ 4,006 SG&A $ 2,631 $ (2,788 )

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive 29

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2018 May 31, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (20,126 ) $ (20,126 ) $ 21,316 $ 21,316 Realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings (1) (1,041 ) (736 ) 403 247 Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (2,296 ) (1,625 ) 3,467 2,138 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (23,463 ) $ (22,487 ) $ 25,186 $ 23,701 May 31, 2018 May 31, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (2,260 ) $ (2,260 ) $ 10,680 $ 10,680 Realized (gain) loss on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings (1) (2,631 ) (1,794 ) 2,788 1,755 Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (3,640 ) (2,311 ) 4,006 2,478 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (8,531 ) $ (6,365 ) $ 17,474 $ 14,913
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Accumulated unrealized (losses)gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (303 ) $ 3,802 Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (40,782 ) (38,522 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (41,085 ) $ (34,720 )

Note 7 - Segment Information (T

Note 7 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) For the three months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 210,308 $ 98,856 $ 30,747 $ 339,911 Segment operating profit 37,986 37,381 17,898 93,265 Total assets 728,517 572,867 105,788 1,407,172 Capital expenditures 2,830 537 2,633 6,000 For the three months ended May 31, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 197,834 $ 87,327 $ 26,959 $ 312,120 Segment operating profit 34,382 37,766 15,494 87,642 Total assets 708,440 555,366 94,208 1,358,014 Capital expenditures 6,211 515 1,210 7,936 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 627,976 $ 286,789 $ 89,518 $ 1,004,283 Segment operating profit 117,285 107,344 53,219 277,848 Capital expenditures 10,104 2,816 5,455 18,375 For the nine months ended May 31, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenues from clients $ 580,090 $ 235,464 $ 78,983 $ 894,537 Segment operating profit 110,574 114,282 44,851 269,707 Capital expenditures 21,311 1,176 3,494 25,981

Note 8 - Business Combinations

Note 8 - Business Combinations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(i n thousands ) Tangible assets acquired $ 27,583 Amortizable intangible assets Software technology 18,261 Client relationships 37,597 Trade name 741 Goodwill 173,898 Total assets acquired $ 258,080 Liabilities assumed (40,443 ) Net assets acquired $ 217,637 (i n thousands ) Tangible assets acquired $ 7,916 Amortizable intangible assets Software technology 10,916 Client relationships 5,954 Non-compete agreements 806 Trade name 571 Goodwill 51,157 Total assets acquired $ 77,320 Liabilities assumed (9,434 ) Net assets acquired $ 67,886

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(i n thousands ) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 386,835 $ 317,759 $ 2,966 $ 707,560 Foreign currency translations — (590 ) 39 (551 ) Other adjustments (640 ) (1,562 ) — (2,202 ) Balance at May 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 315,607 $ 3,004 $ 704,807

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Ta

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	At May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,454 $ 20,676 $ 13,778 Client relationships 99,249 27,721 71,528 Software technology 106,860 40,976 65,884 Non-compete agreements 4,860 2,180 2,680 Trade names 4,087 2,181 1,906 Total $ 249,510 $ 93,734 $ 155,776 At August 31, 2017 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,116 $ 18,899 $ 15,217 Client relationships 99,779 22,339 77,440 Software technology 105,963 30,889 75,074 Non-compete agreements 4,833 1,518 3,315 Trade names 4,080 1,583 2,497 Total $ 248,771 $ 75,228 $ 173,543
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2018 (remaining three months) $ 6,098 2019 24,051 2020 23,298 2021 21,386 2022 19,091 Thereafter 61,852 Total $ 155,776

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea34

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	Nine Months ended May 31, (i n thousands) 2018 2017 Balance at September 1 39,023 40,038 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 572 585 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (5 ) (37 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (1,205 ) (1,285 ) Repurchase of common stock under accelerated share repurchase agreement — (103 ) Balance at May 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,385 39,198
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) Net Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount For the three months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 74,746 38,594 $ 1.94 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 510 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 74,746 39,104 $ 1.91 For the three months ended May 31, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 65,414 39,317 $ 1.66 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 140 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 65,414 39,457 $ 1.66 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,262 38,890 $ 5.10 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 653 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,262 39,543 $ 5.01 For the nine months ended May 31, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,707 39,528 $ 5.03 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 208 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,707 39,736 $ 5.00

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Declaration Date Dividends Per Type Record Date Total $ Amount (in thousands) Payment Date May 7, 2018 $ 0.64 Regular (cash) May 31, 2018 $ 24,566 June 19, 2018 February 7, 2018 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018 November 8, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) November 30, 2017 $ 21,902 December 19, 2017 August 10, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) August 31, 2017 $ 21,853 September 19, 2017 May 5, 2017 $ 0.56 Regular (cash) May 31, 2017 $ 21,951 June 20, 2017 February 6, 2017 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) February 28, 2017 $ 19,709 March 21, 2017 November 10, 2016 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) November 30, 2016 $ 19,852 December 20, 2016 August 5, 2016 $ 0.50 Regular (cash) August 31, 2016 $ 20,019 September 20, 2016

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti36

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except exercise price per share) Number Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance at August 31, 2017 3,366 $ 139.29 Granted – non performance-based 554 $ 189.98 Exercised (226 ) $ 104.90 Forfeited (25 ) $ 133.89 Balance at November 30, 2017 3,669 $ 149.09 Granted – non performance-based 16 $ 192.11 Granted – non-employee Directors grant 19 $ 197.75 Exercised (220 ) $ 118.75 Forfeited (82 ) $ 164.59 Balance at February 28, 2018 3,402 $ 151.15 Exercised (61 ) $ 113.39 Forfeited (62 ) $ 154.41 Balance at May 31, 2018 3,279 $ 151.79
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Vesting Percentage and Related Expenses [Table Text Block]	Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 100% $ 744 $ 1,961 Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 80% $ 1,303 $ 5,804 90% $ 1,466 $ 6,530 100% $ 1,629 $ 7,255
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per award data) Number Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Award Balance at August 31, 2017 182 $ 138.62 Granted 1 $ 182.17 Forfeited (10 ) $ 114.37 Vested (11 ) $ 157.37 Balance at November 30, 2017 162 $ 139.12 Forfeited (3 ) $ 120.28 Vested (4 ) $ 135.97 Balance at February 28, 2018 155 $ 139.55 Forfeited (1 ) $ 115.07 Balance at May 31, 2018 154 $ 139.74
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Employee Option Plan Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Directors Plan Balance at August 31, 2017 897 42 Granted – nonperformance-based options (554 ) — Granted – restricted stock awards (1) (2 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 51 — Balance at November 30, 2017 392 42 Increase in the number of shares available for issuance ( 3 ) (4 ) 5,750 250 Granted – non performance-based options (16 ) (19 ) Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 89 — Balance at February 28, 2018 6,215 273 Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 64 — Balance at May 31, 2018 6,279 273

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens37

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended May 31, 2018* 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate — 0.49% - 1.89% Expected life (years) — 7.4 Term structure of volatility — 21% - 29% Dividend yield — 1.18% Weighted average estimated fair value — $42.23 Weighted average exercise price — $163.05 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price — 25.9% Nine months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 2.41% 0.07% - 2.09% Expected life (years) 7.4 7.4 Term structure of volatility 19% - 29% 21% - 30% Dividend yield 1.32% 1.18% Weighted average estimated fair value $48.29 $39.98 Weighted average exercise price $190.04 $154.01 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.4% 26.0%
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.81 % 0.81 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.07 % 8.3 % Dividend yield 1.26 % 1.24 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 34.39 $ 29.84 Nine months ended May 31, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 1.43 % 0.56 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.38 % 8.7 % Dividend yield 1.28 % 1.21 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 31.25 $ 28.48
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Risk-free interest rate 2.34 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 19.7 % Dividend yield 1.16 % Risk-free interest rate 1.95 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 22.7 % Dividend yield 1.24 %

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Three months ended May 31, Nine months ended May 31, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Income before income taxes $ 89,511 $ 85,229 $ 267,903 $ 264,539 Total provision for income taxes $ 14,765 $ 19,815 $ 69,641 $ 65,832 Effective tax rate 16.5 % 23.2 % 26.0 % 24.9 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 558 $ 811 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 727 2,220 Deferred rent 7,874 11,615 Stock-based compensation 13,700 20,117 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (22,947 ) (32,742 ) Other 8,004 8,059 Total deferred tax assets $ 7,916 $ 10,080 (in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (924 ) $ (815 ) Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 548 168 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 23,289 26,231 Other 714 1,690 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 23,627 $ 27,274
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2017 $ 11,484 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 2,458 Additions for tax positions of prior years 410 Statute of limitations lapse (3,146 ) Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities (2,600 ) Unrecognized income tax benefits May 31, 2018 $ 8,606
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]	Major Tax Jurisdictions Open Tax Years U.S. Federal 2015 through 2018 State (various) 2015 through 2018 Europe France 2015 through 2018 United Kingdom 2016 through 2018 Germany 2017 through 2018

Note 16 - Long-term Debt (Table

Note 16 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2018 August 31, 2017 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ 574,739 $ 575,000 Total Outstanding Debt $ 574,739 $ 575,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con40

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Years ended August 31, (in thousands) Minimum Lease Payments 2018 (remaining three months) $ 10,624 2019 41,186 2020 37,411 2021 34,807 2022 32,450 Thereafter 259,801 Total $ 416,279

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pr41

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 14,765	$ 19,815		$ 69,641	$ 65,832
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Transition Tax			$ 23,200	23,200
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability			$ 2,200	2,200
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total				$ (7,100)

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures (D

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 575	$ 575

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures -

Note 4 - Fair Value Measures - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Derivative instruments	[1]	$ 2,515	$ 6,142
Total assets measured at fair value		47,129	65,263
Derivative instruments	[1]	1,932
Total liabilities measured at fair value		1,932
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	14,128	26,677
Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,479	18,364
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	11,007	14,080
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value		14,128	26,677
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	14,128	26,677
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,515	6,142
Total assets measured at fair value		33,001	38,586
Derivative instruments	[1]	1,932
Total liabilities measured at fair value		1,932
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,479	18,364
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	11,007	14,080
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]
[1]	The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments (foreign currency forward contracts). The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads and therefore, are classified as Level 2.
[2]	The Company's corporate money market funds are traded in an active market and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the quarter is used to determine its fair value. As such, the Company's corporate money market funds are classified as Level 1 and included in cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	The Company's mutual funds have a fair value based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the mutual funds allocated to each share of the mutual fund using a net asset value approach. The fair value of the underlying investments is based on observable inputs. As such, the Company's mutual funds are classified as Level 2 and are classified as investments (short-term) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[4]	The Company's certificates of deposit held for investment are not debt securities and are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three months, but less than one year and, as such, are classified as investments (short-term) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 5 - Derivative Instrumen44

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ₱ in Billions, ₨ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	May 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2018PHP (₱)	May 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2018INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring, Net		$ 0	$ 0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount				₱ 3.1	$ 110,175	₨ 3.7	$ 51,000
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred		$ 2,300
India, Rupees
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged		75.00%
India, Rupees | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount					51,175		51,000
India, Rupees | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged	50.00%
Philippines, Pesos
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged		75.00%
Philippines, Pesos | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 59,000

Note 5 - Derivative Instrumen45

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments - Hedging Positions and Corresponding Fair Values (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] $ in Thousands, ₱ in Billions, ₨ in Billions	May 31, 2018PHP (₱)	May 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2018INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
Gross Notional Value	₱ 3.1	$ 110,175	₨ 3.7	$ 51,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		584		6,142
India, Rupees
Gross Notional Value		51,175		51,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		1,470		6,142
Philippines, Pesos
Gross Notional Value		59,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		$ (886)

Note 5 - Derivative Instrumen46

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments and Gains (Details) - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	$ 2,515	$ 3,796
Other Assets [Member]
Derivative assets		2,346
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	232
Deferred Rent and Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	$ 1,700

Note 5 - Derivative Instrumen47

Note 5 - Derivative Instruments - Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
(Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives	$ (2,296)	$ 3,467	$ (3,640)	$ 4,006
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion)	$ 1,041	$ (403)	$ 2,631	$ (2,788)

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive 48

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax		$ (20,126)	$ 21,316	$ (2,260)	$ 10,680
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(20,126)	21,316	(2,260)	10,680
Realized loss (gain) on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings, pre-tax	[1]	(1,041)	403	(2,631)	2,788
Realized loss (gain) on cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings	[1]	(736)	247	(1,794)	1,755
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL, pre-tax		(2,296)	3,467	(3,640)	4,006
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL		(1,625)	2,138	(2,311)	2,478
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax		(23,463)	25,186	(8,531)	17,474
Other comprehensive income (loss)		$ (22,487)	$ 23,701	$ (6,365)	$ 14,913
[1]	Reclassified to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive 49

Note 6 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Accumulated unrealized (losses)gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$ (303)	$ 3,802
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(40,782)	(38,522)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (41,085)	$ (34,720)

Note 7 - Segment Information (D

Note 7 - Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 704,807	$ 707,560
UNITED STATES
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 386,195	386,835
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	54.00%
Europe [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 315,607	317,759
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	45.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 3,004	$ 2,966
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	1.00%

Note 7 - Segment Information -

Note 7 - Segment Information - Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Revenues from clients	$ 339,911	$ 312,120	$ 1,004,283	$ 894,537
Segment operating profit	93,265	87,642	277,848	269,707
Total assets	1,407,172	1,358,014	1,407,172	1,358,014	$ 1,413,315
Capital expenditures	6,000	7,936	18,375	25,981
UNITED STATES
Revenues from clients	210,308	197,834	627,976	580,090
Segment operating profit	37,986	34,382	117,285	110,574
Total assets	728,517	708,440	728,517	708,440
Capital expenditures	2,830	6,211	10,104	21,311
Europe [Member]
Revenues from clients	98,856	87,327	286,789	235,464
Segment operating profit	37,381	37,766	107,344	114,282
Total assets	572,867	555,366	572,867	555,366
Capital expenditures	537	515	2,816	1,176
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from clients	30,747	26,959	89,518	78,983
Segment operating profit	17,898	15,494	53,219	44,851
Total assets	105,788	94,208	105,788	94,208
Capital expenditures	$ 2,633	$ 1,210	$ 5,455	$ 3,494

Note 8 - Business Combination52

Note 8 - Business Combinations (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Mar. 17, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 08, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	16 years
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	4 years
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 3.2
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total		$ 67.9
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		15 years
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		6 years
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		4 years
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		3 years
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs			$ 0.7
BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total	$ 217.6
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	56.6
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 173.9
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Entity Number of Employees	160
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Entity Number of Employees		59
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired		$ 18.2
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		$ 51.2

Note 8 - Business Combination53

Note 8 - Business Combinations - Business Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Mar. 17, 2017	Nov. 08, 2016
Goodwill	$ 704,807	$ 707,560
BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Tangible assets acquired			$ 27,583
Goodwill			173,898
Total assets acquired			258,080
Liabilities assumed			(40,443)
Net assets acquired			217,637
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets			18,261
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets			37,597
BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets			$ 741
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Tangible assets acquired				$ 7,916
Goodwill				51,157
Total assets acquired				77,320
Liabilities assumed				(9,434)
Net assets acquired				67,886
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets				10,916
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets				5,954
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets				571
Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Amortizable intangible assets				$ 806

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2018
Number of Reporting Units		3
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0

Note 9 - Goodwill - Changes in

Note 9 - Goodwill - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 707,560
Foreign currency translations	(551)
Other adjustments	(2,202)
Ending Balance	704,807
UNITED STATES
Beginning Balance	386,835
Foreign currency translations
Other adjustments	(640)
Ending Balance	386,195
Europe [Member]
Beginning Balance	317,759
Foreign currency translations	(590)
Other adjustments	(1,562)
Ending Balance	315,607
Asia Pacific [Member]
Beginning Balance	2,966
Foreign currency translations	39
Other adjustments
Ending Balance	$ 3,004

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (De

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			11 years 182 days
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 6,200	$ 5,800	$ 18,600	$ 13,800

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - I

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 249,510	$ 248,771
Accumulated Amortization	93,734	75,228
Net Carrying Amount	155,776	173,543
Data Content [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	34,454	34,116
Accumulated Amortization	20,676	18,899
Net Carrying Amount	13,778	15,217
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	99,249	99,779
Accumulated Amortization	27,721	22,339
Net Carrying Amount	71,528	77,440
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	106,860	105,963
Accumulated Amortization	40,976	30,889
Net Carrying Amount	65,884	75,074
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,860	4,833
Accumulated Amortization	2,180	1,518
Net Carrying Amount	2,680	3,315
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,087	4,080
Accumulated Amortization	2,181	1,583
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,906	$ 2,497

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - E

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018USD ($)
2018 (remaining three months)	$ 6,098
2,019	24,051
2,020	23,298
2,021	21,386
2,022	19,091
Thereafter	61,852
Total	$ 155,776

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea59

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 19, 2018	May 07, 2018	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$ 0.64
Payments of Dividends, Total					$ 65,037	$ 59,124
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation					5,563	37,042
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation					$ 1,000	$ 5,700
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			0	492,649
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			249,443	754,561
Subsequent Event [Member]
Payments of Dividends, Total	$ 24,600

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea60

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share - Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (Details) - shares		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Balance (in shares)		39,023,032	40,038,000
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		572,000	585,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(1,204,920)	(1,284,822)
Balance (in shares)		38,384,581	39,198,000
Repurchase of Common Stock from Employees [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	[1]	(5,000)	(37,000)
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(1,205,000)	(1,285,000)
ASR Agreement [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)			(103,000)
[1]	For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased 5,563 and 37,042 shares, or $1.0 million and $5.7 million, of common stock, respectively, in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock.

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea61

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share - Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Income available to common stockholders, net income (numerator)	$ 74,746	$ 65,414	$ 198,262	$ 198,707
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,594	39,317	38,890	39,528
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.94	$ 1.66	$ 5.10	$ 5.03
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock, weighted average common share (denominator) (in shares)	510	140	653	208
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, net income (numerator)	$ 74,746	$ 65,414	$ 198,262	$ 198,707
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	39,104	39,457	39,543	39,736
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.91	$ 1.66	$ 5.01	$ 5

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit62

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Mar. 26, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			10,000,000		10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total			0		0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized			150,000,000		150,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share			$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total			39,124,581		51,845,132
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired		13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		$ 1,700
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance			740,000		12,822,100
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			1,204,920	1,284,822
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 234.8	$ 208.8
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount	$ 300
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			$ 309.3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period			15,063	101,234
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			5,563	37,042
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance			0		0
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		0.1
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		186.7
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		$ 1,500

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit63

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity - Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 07, 2018	Feb. 07, 2018	Nov. 08, 2017	Aug. 10, 2017	May 05, 2017	Feb. 06, 2017	Nov. 10, 2016	Aug. 05, 2016
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.56	$ 0.56	$ 0.56	$ 0.56	$ 0.50	$ 0.50	$ 0.50
Record Date	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016
Total $ Amount	$ 24,566	$ 21,799	$ 21,902	$ 21,853	$ 21,951	$ 19,709	$ 19,852	$ 20,019
Payment Date	Jun. 19, 2018	Mar. 20, 2018	Dec. 19, 2017	Sep. 19, 2017	Jun. 20, 2017	Mar. 21, 2017	Dec. 20, 2016	Sep. 20, 2016

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti64

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)		Jan. 12, 2018	Dec. 19, 2017	Jan. 13, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018		Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross							0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance							3,279,000	3,402,000		3,669,000					3,279,000		3,366,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance							$ 151.79	$ 151.15		$ 149.09					$ 151.79		$ 139.29
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total							$ 78,300,000								$ 78,300,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition															3 years 73 days
Share Price							$ 201.01								$ 201.01		$ 157.18
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent			85.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate			10.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Contribution Limit			$ 25,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans							16,312				17,314				50,706	54,554
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share							$ 170.86				$ 140.84				$ 156.88	$ 137.38
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance							282,466								282,466
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent															60.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay															4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Vesting Period															5 years
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount															$ 8,500,000	$ 7,300,000
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price											$ 163.05				$ 190.04	$ 154.01
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price												$ 169.16	$ 152.51
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross												61,744	22,460
Performance Shares [Member] | Code Red, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period														4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross														68,761
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total							$ 200,000								$ 200,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition															255 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage														40.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross						61,744
Performance Shares [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage						40.00%									0.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage						20.00%									100.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					206,417
Performance Shares [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					40.00%										0.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					20.00%										80.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period										1,000					961	12,927
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value										$ 182.17					$ 182.17	$ 157.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance							154,000	155,000		162,000					154,000		182,000
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized			5,750,000					5,750,000	[2],[3]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value							$ 5,200,000				$ 4,300,000				$ 40,300,000	$ 34,800,000
LTIP [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period			5 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross															569,305
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price															$ 190.04
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance							3,279,096								3,279,096
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance							$ 151.79								$ 151.79
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total							$ 65,000,000								$ 65,000,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition															3 years 109 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number							1,100,000								1,100,000		900,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price							$ 124.52								$ 124.52		$ 105.14
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value							$ 84,100,000								$ 84,100,000		$ 49,700,000
LTIP [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			10 years
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period															5 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total							$ 13,300,000								$ 13,300,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition															3 years
Share Price							$ 201.01								$ 201.01		$ 157.18
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period															961
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value															$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance							153,842								153,842
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested							$ 30,900,000								$ 30,900,000		$ 28,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Pre-Tax Intrinsic Value															$ 2,800,000	$ 15,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share Equivalent											2.5					2.5
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Pre-Tax Intrinsic Value							$ 100,000				$ 100,000
Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized			250,000					250,000	[2],[3]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		18,963		23,846				19,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price								$ 197.75
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance			250,000
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.
[2]	On December 19, 2017, the Company's stockholders approved the LTIP. As part of the approval, an additional 5,750,000 shares of common stock were added to the LTIP's share reserve.
[3]	On December 19, 2017, the Company's stockholders approved the amended and restated 2008 Non-Employee Director' Stock Option Plan, which was renamed the Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated (the "Director Plan"). As part of the approval, an additional 250,000 shares of commons stock were added to the Director Plan share reserve.

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti65

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares		Jan. 12, 2018	Jan. 13, 2017	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	May 31, 2018
Balance (in shares)				3,402,000	3,669,000	3,366,000			3,366,000
Balance, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 151.15	$ 149.09	$ 139.29			$ 139.29
Granted (in shares)				0
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	[1]
Exercised (in shares)				(61,000)	(220,000)	(226,000)
Exercised, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 113.39	$ 118.75	$ 104.90
Forfeited (in shares)				(62,000)	(82,000)	(25,000)
Forfeited, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 154.41	$ 164.59	$ 133.89
Balance (in shares)				3,279,000	3,402,000	3,669,000			3,279,000
Balance, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 151.79	$ 151.15	$ 149.09			$ 151.79
Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)					15,363	553,942	11,604	671,263
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)					$ 192.11	$ 189.98	$ 163.05
LTIP [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)					16,000	554,000
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)					$ 192.11	$ 189.98
Director Plan [Member]
Granted (in shares)		18,963	23,846		19,000
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)					$ 197.75
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 13 - Stock Option and Reti

Note 13 - Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Changes to the Current Estimate of the Vesting Percentage and Related Expense (Details) - Performance Shares [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment		[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment		[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	744	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	1,961
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	1,303	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	5,804
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	1,466	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	6,530
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	1,629	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	$ 7,255
[1]	Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of May 31, 2018.

Note 13 - Stock Option and Re67

Note 13 - Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Changes to the Current Estimate of the Vesting Percentage and Related Expense (Details) (Parentheticals) - Performance Shares [Member]	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	May 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Vesting percentage		40.00%	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Vesting percentage	40.00%		0.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] | Vermilion Holdings Limited [Member]
Vesting percentage		20.00%	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Vesting percentage	20.00%		80.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Vesting percentage			90.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member]
Vesting percentage			100.00%

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti68

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Restricted Stock Award (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Restricted stock vested (in shares)				(15,063)	(101,234)
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	155,000	162,000	182,000	182,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 139.55	$ 139.12	$ 138.62	$ 138.62
Restricted stock granted (in shares)			1,000	961	12,927
Restricted stock granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)			$ 182.17	$ 182.17	$ 157.50
Restricted stock forfeited (in shares)	(1,000)	(3,000)	(10,000)
Restricted stock forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 115.07	$ 120.28	$ 114.37
Restricted stock vested (in shares)		(4,000)	(11,000)
Restricted stock vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 135.97	$ 157.37
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	154,000	155,000	162,000	154,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 139.74	$ 139.55	$ 139.12	$ 139.74

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti69

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Share-based Awards Available for Grant (Details) - shares		Dec. 19, 2017	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018		Nov. 30, 2017
LTIP [Member]
Balance (in shares)			6,215,000	392,000		897,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]		64,000	89,000		51,000
Increase in the number of shares available for issuance (in shares)		5,750,000		5,750,000	[2],[3]
Balance (in shares)			6,279,000	6,215,000		392,000
LTIP [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)				(16,000)		(554,000)
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	[4]					(2,000)
Director Plan [Member]
Balance (in shares)			273,000	42,000		42,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]
Increase in the number of shares available for issuance (in shares)		250,000		250,000	[2],[3]
Balance (in shares)			273,222	273,000		42,000
Director Plan [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)				(19,000)
Director Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	[4]
[1]	Under the Company's Option Plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 shares is added back to the available share-based awards balance.
[2]	On December 19, 2017, the Company's stockholders approved the LTIP. As part of the approval, an additional 5,750,000 shares of common stock were added to the LTIP's share reserve.
[3]	On December 19, 2017, the Company's stockholders approved the amended and restated 2008 Non-Employee Director' Stock Option Plan, which was renamed the Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated (the "Director Plan"). As part of the approval, an additional 250,000 shares of commons stock were added to the Director Plan share reserve.
[4]	Each restricted stock award granted is equivalent to 2.5 shares granted under the Company's Option Plan.

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens70

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		Jan. 12, 2018	Jan. 13, 2017	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Dec. 19, 2017
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total				$ 7,800			$ 7,300			$ 23,200	$ 20,900
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total				$ 78,300						$ 78,300
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition										3 years 73 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount										$ 0		$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	[1]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance				282,466						282,466
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans				16,312			17,314			50,706	54,554
Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		18,963	23,846		19,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price					$ 197.75
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		$ 38.76	$ 35.65
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance													250,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant				273,222	273,000	42,000				273,222		42,000
Director Plan [Member] | Malcolm Frank [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			2,104
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total				$ 600			$ 500			$ 1,600	$ 1,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 170.86			$ 140.84			$ 156.88	$ 137.38
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans				16,312			17,314			50,706	54,554
Non Performance Based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					15,363	553,942	11,604		671,263
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price					$ 192.11	$ 189.98	$ 163.05
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value					$ 48.82	$ 48.27	$ 42.23
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross								61,744	22,460
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price								$ 169.16	$ 152.51
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value								$ 43.81	$ 39.60
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						1,000				961	12,927
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value						$ 182.17				$ 182.17	$ 157.50
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens71

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions of Employee Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018		May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	[1]
Expected life (years) (Year)			[1]	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days
Term structure of volatility	[1]
Dividend yield	[1]
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	[1]
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	[1]
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price			[1]			26.00%
Minimum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate				0.49%	1.28%	0.07%
Term structure of volatility				21.00%	19.00%	21.00%
Dividend yield
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price
Maximum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate				1.89%	2.41%	2.09%
Expected life (years) (Year)
Term structure of volatility				29.00%	29.00%	30.00%
Dividend yield				1.18%	1.32%	1.18%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)				$ 42.23	$ 48.29	$ 39.98
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 163.05	$ 190.04	$ 154.01
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price				25.90%	25.40%	26.00%
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens72

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions of Non-employee Director Stock Options (Details)		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018		May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Risk-free interest rate	[1]
Expected life (years) (Year)			[1]	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days
Expected volatility	[1]
Dividend yield	[1]
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Risk-free interest rate					2.34%	1.95%
Expected life (years) (Year)					5 years 146 days	5 years 146 days
Expected volatility					19.70%	22.70%
Dividend yield					1.16%	1.24%
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens73

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - $ / shares		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018		May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Risk-free interest rate	[1]
Expected life (years) (Year)			[1]	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days	7 years 146 days
Expected volatility	[1]
Dividend yield	[1]
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	[1]
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Risk-free interest rate		1.81%		0.81%	1.43%	0.56%
Expected life (years) (Year)		90 days		90 days	90 days	90 days
Expected volatility		10.07%		8.30%	10.38%	8.70%
Dividend yield		1.26%		1.24%	1.28%	1.21%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 34.39		$ 29.84	$ 31.25	$ 28.48
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	May 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent					35.00%
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries		$ 250,000
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Transition Tax	$ 23,200	23,200
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability	$ 2,200	2,200
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance		8,606				$ 11,484
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued		$ 1,000
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			21.00%	25.70%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provis

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Income before income taxes	$ 89,511	$ 85,229	$ 267,903	$ 264,539
Provision for income taxes	$ 14,765	$ 19,815	$ 69,641	$ 65,832
Effective tax rate	16.50%	23.20%	26.00%	24.90%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Deferred tax assets:
Receivable reserve	$ 558	$ 811
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	727	2,220
Deferred rent	7,874	11,615
Stock-based compensation	13,700	20,117
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	(22,947)	(32,742)
Other	8,004	8,059
Total deferred tax assets	7,916	10,080
Deferred tax liabilities:
Stock-based compensation	(924)	(815)
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	548	168
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	23,289	26,231
Other	714	1,690
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 23,627	$ 27,274

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018USD ($)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 11,484
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	2,458
Additions for tax positions of prior years	410
Statute of limitations lapse	(3,146)
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities	(2,600)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 8,606

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Major

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Major Tax Jurisdictions and Tax Years Subject to Examination (Details)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,015
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,018
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,015
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,015
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,016
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,017
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open tax year	2,018

Note 16 - Long-term Debt (Detai

Note 16 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 17, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities, Total		$ 4,300	$ 2,900	$ 11,300	$ 5,300
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 575,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Of Additional Borrowings	225,000
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Amount Required for Additional Borrowings	$ 25,000
Long-term Line of Credit, Total						$ 575,000
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount				$ 0
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%

Note 16 - Long-term Debt - Debt

Note 16 - Long-term Debt - Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 574,739	$ 575,000
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 574,739	$ 575,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con81

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2018USD ($)ft²a	May 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2018USD ($)ft²a	May 31, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2018ft²	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 14,100	$ 12,400	$ 40,600	$ 35,300
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	39,663		39,663			$ 37,188
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 2,200		$ 2,200
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed						81,000
Largest Individual Client Percent Of Total Subscriptions	2.00%		2.00%
Percentage of Subscription from Ten Largest Clients	15.00%		15.00%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 3,400		$ 3,400			2,700
Deferred Rent [Member]
Other Liabilities, Total	38,700		38,700			37,400
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	$ 34,400		$ 34,400			$ 33,500
Norwalk Connecticut [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	202,000		202,000		173,000
Non-cancelable Operating Lease [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | a	1,760,000		1,760,000
Increase (Decrease) in Area of Real Estate Property | a	617,000		617,000
Increase (Decrease) in Area of Real Estate Property, Percent			54.00%

Note 17 - Commitments and Con82

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2018USD ($)
2018 (remaining three months)	$ 10,624
2,019	41,186
2,020	37,411
2,021	34,807
2,022	32,450
Thereafter	259,801
Total	$ 416,279

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Edward Baker-Greene [Member] - Scenario, Forecast [Member] - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018
Lump Sum Separation Payment	$ 387,500
Base Salary Compensation		$ 300,000