FactSet Research Systems (FDS) 10-Q 9 Jan 19 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 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 Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		38,035,470
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue	$ 351,640	$ 329,141
Operating expenses
Cost of services	166,776	161,524
Selling, general and administrative	84,325	78,519
Total operating expenses	251,101	240,043
Operating income	100,539	89,098
Other (expense) income
Interest (expense), net of interest income	(4,596)	(2,919)
Income before income taxes	95,943	86,179
Provision for income taxes	11,647	15,800
Net income	$ 84,296	$ 70,379
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.21	$ 1.80
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.17	$ 1.77
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,106	39,085
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,809	39,680

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Net income		$ 84,296	$ 70,379
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges*	[1]	1,038	(476)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(9,504)	8,466
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(8,466)	7,990
Comprehensive income		$ 75,830	$ 78,369
[1]	For the three months ended November 30, 2018, the unrealized gain on cash flow hedges disclosed above was net of tax expense of $588. For the three months ended November 30, 2017, the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges was net of tax benefits of $288.

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Tax expense on the net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	$ 288	$ 588

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 170,378	$ 208,623
Investments	27,470	29,259
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $4,518 at November 30, 2018 and $3,490 at August 31, 2018	159,890	156,639
Prepaid taxes		6,274
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,445	30,121
Total current assets	391,183	430,916
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	101,566	100,545
Goodwill	694,897	701,833
Intangible assets, net	141,037	148,935
Deferred taxes	9,443	9,716
Other assets	27,801	27,502
TOTAL ASSETS	1,365,927	1,419,447
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	61,271	72,059
Accrued compensation	22,268	66,479
Deferred fees	40,808	49,700
Taxes payable	8,403	8,453
Dividends payable	24,372	24,443
Total current liabilities	157,122	221,134
Long-term debt	574,812	574,775
Deferred taxes	20,709	21,190
Deferred fees	9,480	7,833
Taxes payable	26,525	29,626
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	36,070	38,989
TOTAL LIABILITIES	824,718	893,547
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 39,447,491 and 39,264,849 shares issued; 38,080,878 and 38,192,586 shares outstanding at November 30, 2018 and August 31, 2018, respectively	394	393
Additional paid-in capital	694,078	667,531
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,366,613 and 1,072,263 shares at November 30, 2018 and August 31, 2018, respectively	(278,146)	(213,428)
Retained earnings	184,071	122,843
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(59,189)	(51,439)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	541,209	525,900
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 1,365,927	$ 1,419,447

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, reserves	$ 4,518	$ 3,490
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)	39,447,491	39,264,849
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	38,080,878	38,192,586
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	1,366,613	1,072,263

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 84,296	$ 70,379
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	14,241	14,286
Stock-based compensation expense	8,435	7,481
Deferred income taxes	(689)	875
Loss on sale of assets	181	17
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	(3,583)	3,511
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(10,522)	8,604
Accrued compensation	(44,051)	(40,384)
Deferred fees	(7,250)	(3,531)
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	7,489	7,401
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(957)	(6,716)
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	(1,126)	(845)
Other working capital accounts, net	(144)	65
Net cash provided by operating activities	46,320	61,143
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of investments	(4,356)	(6,942)
Proceeds from maturity of investments	6,573	7,409
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions	(9,526)	(5,912)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,309)	(5,445)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments	(24,252)	(21,682)
Repurchases of common stock	(64,718)	(31,706)
Other financing activities		442
Proceeds from employee stock plans	13,965	22,132
Net cash used by financing activities	(75,005)	(30,814)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2,251)	2,318
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(38,245)	27,202
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	208,623	194,731
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 170,378	$ 221,933

Consolidated Statement of Chang

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2017		51,845,132		12,822,100
Balance at Aug. 31, 2017		$ 518	$ 741,748	$ (1,606,678)	$ 1,458,823	$ (34,720)	$ 559,691
Net income					70,379		70,379
Other comprehensive (loss) income						7,990	7,990
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		245,016
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 3	26,280				26,283
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		11,278		4,220
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (752)			$ (752)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				165,026			164,920
Repurchases of common stock				$ (30,954)			$ (30,954)
Stock-based compensation expense			7,481				7,481
Dividends declared					(21,901)		(21,901)
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2017		52,101,426		12,991,346
Balance at Nov. 30, 2017		$ 521	775,509	$ (1,638,384)	1,507,301	(26,730)	618,217
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2018		39,264,849		1,072,263
Balance at Aug. 31, 2018		$ 393	667,531	$ (213,428)	122,843	(51,439)	525,900
Net income					84,296		84,296
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(8,466)	(8,466)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		130,031
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 1	18,112				18,113
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		52,611		19,350
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (4,277)			$ (4,277)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				275,000			275,000
Repurchases of common stock				$ (60,441)			$ (60,441)
Stock-based compensation expense			8,435				8,435
Dividends declared					(24,372)		(24,372)
Balance (in shares) at Nov. 30, 2018		39,447,491		1,366,613
Balance at Nov. 30, 2018		$ 394	694,078	$ (278,146)	184,071	(59,188)	541,209
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards*	[1]				$ 1,304	$ 717	$ 2,021
[1]	Includes the cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards primarily due to both the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) resulting in a cumulative increase to retained earnings related to certain fulfillment costs and the accounting standard update related to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") providing for the reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings for stranded tax effects. See Notes 3 and 4 for additional information.

Note 1 - Organization and Natur

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Business	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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. 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 proprietary and third

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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 unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes of FactSet and its wholly owned subsidiaries included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 10 August 31, 2018, October 30, 2018. 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	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	3 . RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS As of November 30, 2018, no first three 2019 New Accounting Standards or Updates Recently Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014 July 2015, The standard allows two first 2019. FactSet’s implementation efforts include the evaluation of contract revenue under the new guidance. Additionally, an assessment of the qualitative and quantitative impacts of pricing changes during the contractual term and fulfillment costs was made. The Company derives most of its revenues by providing client access to its hosted proprietary data and analytics platform, which can include various combinations of products and services available over the contractual term. The Company determined that the subscription-based service represents a single performance obligation covering a series of distinct products and services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the client. FactSet recorded an opening cumulative increase to retained earnings of $2.5 $2.0 not not 4 Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities During the first 2019, January 2016, not Cash Flow Simplification During the first 2019, August 2016, no Income Taxes on Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets During the first 2019, October 2016, no Share-Based Payments During the first 2019, May 2017, not no Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income During the first 2019, February 2018, not Implementation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement During the first 2019, August 2018, first 2021, first 2019. no Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Leases In February 2016, first 2020, 2019 not 17 Goodwill Impairment Test In January 2017, 2 not first 2021, January 1, 2017 not Hedge Accounting Simplification In August 2017, first 2020, not No November 30, 2018

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	4. REVENUE RECOGNITION In May 2014 July 2015, 606 five The Company adopted the standard at the beginning of the first 2019, not August 31, 2018. no not The Company derives most of its revenues by providing client access to its hosted proprietary data and analytics platform which can include various combinations of products and services available over the contractual term. The hosted platform is a subscription-based service that consists primarily of providing access to products and services including workstations, analytics, enterprise data, research management, and trade execution. The Company determined that the subscription-based service represents a single performance obligation covering a series of distinct products and services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the client. The Company determined that the nature of the promise to the client is to provide daily access to one not one In FactSet’s assessment of contracts with clients, the Company did identify a small portion of contracts with certain fulfillment costs, which include up-front costs to allow for the delivery of services and products that are expected to be recovered. In connection with the adoption of the new standard, these fulfillment costs will be recognized as an asset and amortized consistent with the associated revenue for providing the services, which prior to adoption was expensed. As a result, FactSet recorded an opening cumulative increase to Retained earnings of $2.5 $2.0 three November 30, 2018, not no one not Disaggregated Revenue The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with clients by demographic region which include U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. FactSet believes these geographic regions are reflective of how the Company manages the business and the demographic markets in which it serves. The geographic regions best depict the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows related to contracts with clients. Refer to Note 8 The following table presents this disaggregation of revenue by geography: Three months ended November 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 U.S. $ 222,203 $ 208,768 Europe 97,765 91,727 Asia Pacific 31,672 28,646 Total Revenue $ 351,640 $ 329,141

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Measurement and Measurement Inputs, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Text Block]	5. FAIR VALUE MEASURES 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 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018. ( 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 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018: Fair Value Measurements at November 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 22,001 $ — $ — $ 22,001 Mutual funds (2) — 19,067 — 19,067 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 8,403 — 8,403 Derivative instruments (4 ) — 108 — 108 Total assets measured at fair value $ 22,001 $ 27,578 $ — $ 49,579 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,428 $ — $ 2,428 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,428 $ — $ 2,428 Fair Value Measurements at August 31, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 75 $ — $ — $ 75 Mutual funds (2) — 18,668 — 18,668 Certificates of deposit (3) — 10,591 — 10,591 Derivative instruments (4) — 90 — 90 Total assets measured at fair value $ 75 $ 29,349 $ — $ 29,424 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 4,036 $ — $ 4,036 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 4,036 $ — $ 4,036 ( 1 The Company’s corporate money market funds are readily convertible into cash 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 consolidated balance s heets. ( 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 nvestments (short-term) on the consolidated balance s heets. ( 3 The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are not 2 These certificates of deposit have original maturities greater than three one tments (short-term) within the consolidated balance s heets. ( 4 The Company utilizes the income approach to measure fair value for its derivative instruments ( foreign exchange 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- R ecurring 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 three November 30, 2018, no (c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes O nly As of November 30, 2018, August 31, 2018, $575.0 2

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	6 . DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS 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 three 2019 2018, no As of November 30, 2018, ● Philippine Peso 75% fourth 2020. ● Indian Rupee 75% third 2019, 50% fourth 2019 second 2020, 25% third 2020 fourth 2020. ● Euro 50% third 2019. ● British Pound Sterling 50% third 2019. The following is a summary of all hedging positions and corresponding fair values: Gross Notional Value Fair Value (Liability) Asset Currency Hedged (in thousands, in U.S. dollars) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 45,000 $ 52,000 $ (5 ) $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 43,080 50,780 (733 ) (1,490 ) Euro 17,181 26,312 (862 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 12,381 18,995 (720 ) (723 ) Total $ 117,642 $ 148,087 $ (2,320 ) $ (3,946 ) As of November 30, 2018, 2.4 3.0 14.3 9.1 Counterparty Credit Risk As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to counterparty credit risk. The Company has incorporated counterparty credit 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. The Company 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 the Company has executed these derivative transactions. As CDS spread information is not not Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The following table provides a summary of the fair value amounts of derivative instruments: Designation of Derivatives (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 108 $ 90 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,742 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 686 $ 2,305 All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018. 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 November 30, 2018 2017, (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of (Loss) Gain (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 (Effective Portion) 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,943 $ (1 ) SG&A $ (399 ) $ 763 No November 30, 2018, $1.6 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 November 30, 2018, August 31, 2018, no

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive In

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	7 . OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ( LOSS ) AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The components of other comprehensive (loss) income for the three November 30, 2018 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (9,504 ) $ (9,504 ) $ 8,466 $ 8,466 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 1,626 1,038 (764 ) (476 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (7,878 ) $ (8,466 ) $ 7,702 $ 7,990 The components of AOCL are as follows: (in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized (gain) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,732 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (57,457 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (59,189 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information

Note 8 - Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	8 . SEGMENT INFORMATION Operating segments are defined as (i) components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which they may The Company’s operating segments are aligned with how the Company, including its CODMG, manages the business and the demographic markets in which it serves. The Company’s internal financial reporting structure is based on three The U.S. segment serves investment professionals including financial institutions throughout the Americas. The European and Asia Pacific segments serve investment professionals located throughout Europe and Asia Pacific, respectively. Segment revenue reflects direct sales to clients based on 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, third not $694.9 November 30, 2018, 58% 41% 1% The following reflects the results of operations of the segments, consistent with the Company’s management structure. These results are used, in part, by management, both in evaluating the performance of, and in allocating resources to, each of the segments. (in thousands) For the three months ended November 30, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 222,203 $ 97,765 $ 31,672 $ 351,640 Segment operating income 43,841 39,089 17,609 100,539 Total assets 719,961 536,042 109,924 1,365,927 Capital expenditures 4,105 1,263 4,158 9,526 For the three months ended November 30, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 208,768 $ 91,727 $ 28,646 $ 329,141 Segment operating income 40,771 32,970 15,357 89,098 Total assets 719,491 603,848 107,263 1,430,602 Capital expenditures 3,545 1,524 843 5,912

Note 9 - Goodwill

Note 9 - Goodwill	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	9 . GOODWILL Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three November 30, 2018 (i n thousands ) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 312,694 $ 2,944 $ 701,833 Foreign currency translations — (6,867 ) (69 ) (6,936 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 305,827 $ 2,875 $ 694,897 Goodwill is not three no fourth 2018, no

Note 10 - Intangible Assets

Note 10 - Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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 November 30, 2018 12.2 no first three 2019. No no The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows: At November 30, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 33,327 $ 20,991 $ 12,336 Client relationships 97,512 30,866 66,646 Software technology 105,613 47,301 58,312 Non-compete agreements 4,825 2,581 2,244 Trade names 4,040 2,541 1,499 Total $ 245,317 $ 104,280 $ 141,037 At August 31, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 33,992 $ 20,990 $ 13,002 Client relationships 98,882 29,387 69,495 Software technology 106,505 44,231 62,274 Non-compete agreements 4,840 2,381 2,459 Trade names 4,070 2,365 1,705 Total $ 248,289 $ 99,354 $ 148,935 Amortization expense recorded for intangible assets was $5.9 $6.2 three November 30, 2018 2017, November 30, 2018, five Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2019 (remaining nine months) $ 17,818 2020 22,921 2021 21,018 2022 18,500 2023 13,752 Thereafter 47,028 Total $ 141,037

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earn

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	1 1 . COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE On November 13, 2018, $0.64 $24.4 December 18, 2018 November 30, 2018. Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows: Three Months ended November 30, (i n thousands) 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of year (September 1) 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 183 256 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (19 ) (4 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (275 ) (165 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,081 39,110 ( 1 For the three November 30, 201 8 and 201 7 , the Company repurchased 1 9,350 and 4, 220 shares, or $ 4.3 million and $ 0 . 8 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 November 30, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 84,296 38,106 $ 2.21 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 703 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 84,296 38,809 $ 2.17 For the three months ended November 30, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 70,379 39,085 $ 1.80 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 595 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 70,379 39,680 $ 1.77 Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. There were no three November 30, 2018. 552,389 three November 30, 2017, Performance-based stock options are omitted from the calculation of diluted EPS until the performance criteria is probable of being achieved. At November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017, 206,417 332,338,

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	1 2 . S TOCK HOLDERS’ E QUITY Preferred Stock At November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, 10,000,000 $0.01 no may one Common Stock At November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, 150,000,000 $.01 39,447,491 39,264,849 Treasury Stock On January 31, 2018, 13,292,689 $1.7 January 31, 2018. $0.1 $186.7 $1.5 November 30, 2018, August 31, 2018, 1,366,613 1,072,263 Share Repurchase Program Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. For the three November 30, 2018 2017, 275,000 $60.4 164,920 $30.9 November 30, 2018, $181.3 No no Restricted Stock Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. During the first three 2019, 52,611 November 30, 2018 ( 19,350 $4.3 11,278 November 30, 2017 ( 4,220 $0.8 Dividends The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the first 2019 2018 Year Ended Dividends per Share of Common Stock Record Date Total $ Amount (in thousands) Payment Date Fiscal 2019 First Quarter $ 0.64 November 30, 2018 $ 24,372 December 18, 2018 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,901 December 19, 2017 All 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	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	1 3 . EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION AND RETIREMENT PLANS Stock Option Awards The FactSet Research Systems Inc. Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated (the “Long Term Incentive Plan” or “LTIP”) provides for the grant of share-based awards, including stock options and restricted stock awards to employees of FactSet. The expiration date of the Long Term Incentive Plan is December 19, 2027. not ten five not may Stock Option Activity During the first three 2019, 454,598 $221.93 A summary of stock option activity for the three November 30, 2018 (in thousands, except per share data) Number of Stock Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance at August 31, 2018 3,143 $ 153.05 Granted – non-performance-based 455 221.93 Exercised (117 ) 132.81 Forfeited (24 ) 169.47 Balance at November 30, 2018 3,457 $ 162.68 The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of November 30, 2018 1.2 $137.58. November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 $120.0 $105.3 November 30, 2018 $234.49, The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three November 30, 2018 2017 $10.8 $18.0 Performance-based Equity Awards Performance-based equity awards, whether in the form of stock options or restricted stock, require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving Company performance targets. The number of performance-based awards 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 awards will vest to the grantees. However, there is no The following summarizes material performance-based awards outstanding as of November 30, 2018. June 2017 In connection with the acquisition of BISAM, FactSet granted 206,417 June 2017. 40% second 20% March 31, 2019. November 30, 2018, not no Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 80% $ 2,014 $ 6,870 90% $ 2,265 $ 6,619 100% $ 2,517 $ 6,367 * Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of November 30, 201 8 . Restricted Stock Awards The Company’s Option Plan permits the issuance of restricted stock awards in the form of either restricted shares or restricted stock units. Restricted stock awards are subject to continued employment over a specified period. Restricted Stock Awards Activity During the first three 2019, 41,102 $212.66. 5.0 As of November 30, 2018, 131,140 $17.6 3.8 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, 2018 143 $ 139.34 Granted (restricted stock awards) 41 $ 212.66 Forfeited (1 ) $ 200.18 Vested (52 ) (1) $ 113.44 Balance at November 30, 2018 131 $ 172.48 ( 1 The majority of the vested restricted stock awards relate d to the final vesting of awards grant ed on November 1, 2013 , which cliff vested 6 0% three year s o n November 1, 2016 4 0% five November 1, 2018. As of November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, $30.8 $32.8 $234.49 $229.39 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, The total pre-tax fair value of restricted stock that vested during the three November 30, 2018 2017 $11.6 $2.0 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 Stock Option Plan Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Stock Option Plan Balance at August 31, 2018 6,298 282 Granted – non-performance-based options (455 ) — Granted – performance-based options — — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (103 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 25 — Balance at November 30, 2018 5,765 282 ( 1 Each restricted stock award granted is equivalent to 2.5 ( 2 Under the Company’s Option Plan, for each restricted stock award canceled/forfeited, an equivalent of 2.5 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares of FactSet common stock may three 85% first three may not 10% $25,000 During the three November 30, 2018, 13,095 $197.34 19,589 $134.39 three November 30, 2017. November 30, 2018, 255,847 Employee Benefit Plans FactSet sponsors benefit plans for the majority of its domestic and foreign employees. The Company contributed $2.6 $2.8 three November 30, 2018 2017, not

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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 $8.4 $7.5 three November 30, 2018 2017, November 30, 2018, $95.2 3.5 no November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, 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 several variables. These variables include but are not Q1 2019 454,598 $221.93 $56.77 Q1 2018 553,942 $189.98 $48.27 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 November 30, 2018 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 2.41 % 1.28% - 2.41 % Expected life (years) 7.1 7.4 Term structure of volatility 18% - 29 % 19% - 29 % Dividend yield 1.16 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $56.77 $48.27 Weighted average exercise price $221.93 $189.98 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % 25.4 % 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 employee 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 The Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated (the “Director Plan”), provides for the grant of share-based awards, including stock options, to non-employee directors of FactSet. As of November 30, 2018, 282,398. December 19, 2027. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of new 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 several variables. These variables include, but are not There were no first 2019 2018, 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 three 2019, 41,102 $212.66. first three 2018, 961 $182.17. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations During the three November 30, 2018, 13,095 $197.34 19,589 $134.39 three November 30, 2017. three November 30, 2018 2017, $0.5 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 November 30, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.27 % 1.11 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 8.96 % 7.97 % Dividend yield 1.10 % 1.42 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 38.63 $ 25.79 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 several highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include but are not no

Note 15 - Income Taxes

Note 15 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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 November 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Income before income taxes $ 95,943 $ 86,179 Provision for income taxes $ 11,647 $ 15,800 Effective tax rate 12.1 % 18.3 % 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 first 2019 35% 21%, January 1, 2018. first 2019 $2.3 one third 2018. While the Company has not may may Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities The significant components of Deferred tax assets recorded within the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 583 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 2,050 1,032 Deferred rent 7,462 7,711 Stock-based compensation 15,341 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (24,643 ) (24,059 ) Other 8,650 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 9,443 $ 9,716 The significant components of Deferred tax liabilities recorded within the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,007 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 21,030 22,429 Other 686 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 20,709 $ 21,190 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 November 30, 2018, $9.8 $1.2 may 12 no not 12 The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first three 2019: (in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2018 $ 9,223 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 497 Additions for tax positions of prior years 110 Unrecognized income tax benefits at November 30, 2018 $ 9,830 In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At November 30, 2018, Major Tax Jurisdictions Open Tax Years U.S. Federal 2015 through 2018 State (various) 2015 through 2018 Europe United Kingdom 2015 through 2018 France 2016 through 2018 Germany 2017 through 2018

Note 16 - Debt

Note 16 - Debt	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	1 6 . DEBT FactSet’s debt obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility (maturity date of March 17, 2020) $ 575,000 $ 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 Long-term debt within the consolidated balance sheet at November 30, 2018. three November 30, 2018 2017, $4.7 $3.4 November 30, 2018, no 2017 The 2017 2017 2017 November 30, 2018.

Note 17 - Commitments and Conti

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 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 As of November 30, 2018, 202,000 601 7, February 14, 2018, 45 173,000 January 1, 2019, second 2020. Including new lease agreements executed during fiscal 2019, 1,750,000 2035. November 30, 2018, (in thousands) Years ended August 31, Minimum Lease Payments 2019 (remaining nine months) $ 30,377 2020 37,996 2021 35,504 2022 32,862 2023 30,574 Thereafter 230,189 Total $ 397,502 For the three November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017, $13.4 $13.0 November 30, 2018, $36.5 $39.4 August 31, 2018, $32.4 $39.4 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018, Approximately $1.1 November 30, 2018. November 30, 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 they 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, 2018, $79.0 no first three 2019. 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 the matters against the Company is subject to future resolution, including the uncertainties of litigation. Based on information available at November 30, 2018, not Sales Tax Matters In the third 2018, not November 30, 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 revenue earned from clients located around the globe. The Company maintains reserves for potential write-offs and evaluates the adequacy of the reserves periodically. These losses have historically been within expectations. No 10% November 30, 2018, 2.5% ten not 15% August 31, 2018. November 30, 2018, $4.5 $3.5 August 31, 2018. 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 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 Concentrations of Other Risk Data Content Providers Certain data sets that FactSet relies on have a limited number of suppliers, although the Company makes every effort to assure that, where reasonable, alternative sources are available. FactSet is not one third No 10% three November 30, 2018 2017,

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	New Accounting Standards or Updates Recently Adopted Revenue Recognition In May 2014 July 2015, The standard allows two first 2019. FactSet’s implementation efforts include the evaluation of contract revenue under the new guidance. Additionally, an assessment of the qualitative and quantitative impacts of pricing changes during the contractual term and fulfillment costs was made. The Company derives most of its revenues by providing client access to its hosted proprietary data and analytics platform, which can include various combinations of products and services available over the contractual term. The Company determined that the subscription-based service represents a single performance obligation covering a series of distinct products and services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the client. FactSet recorded an opening cumulative increase to retained earnings of $2.5 $2.0 not not 4 Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities During the first 2019, January 2016, not Cash Flow Simplification During the first 2019, August 2016, no Income Taxes on Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets During the first 2019, October 2016, no Share-Based Payments During the first 2019, May 2017, not no Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income During the first 2019, February 2018, not Implementation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement During the first 2019, August 2018, first 2021, first 2019. no Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Leases In February 2016, first 2020, 2019 not 17 Goodwill Impairment Test In January 2017, 2 not first 2021, January 1, 2017 not Hedge Accounting Simplification In August 2017, first 2020, not No November 30, 2018

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three months ended November 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 U.S. $ 222,203 $ 208,768 Europe 97,765 91,727 Asia Pacific 31,672 28,646 Total Revenue $ 351,640 $ 329,141

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (T

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at November 30, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 22,001 $ — $ — $ 22,001 Mutual funds (2) — 19,067 — 19,067 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 8,403 — 8,403 Derivative instruments (4 ) — 108 — 108 Total assets measured at fair value $ 22,001 $ 27,578 $ — $ 49,579 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,428 $ — $ 2,428 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,428 $ — $ 2,428 Fair Value Measurements at August 31, 2018 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 75 $ — $ — $ 75 Mutual funds (2) — 18,668 — 18,668 Certificates of deposit (3) — 10,591 — 10,591 Derivative instruments (4) — 90 — 90 Total assets measured at fair value $ 75 $ 29,349 $ — $ 29,424 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 4,036 $ — $ 4,036 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 4,036 $ — $ 4,036

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_2

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]	Gross Notional Value Fair Value (Liability) Asset Currency Hedged (in thousands, in U.S. dollars) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 45,000 $ 52,000 $ (5 ) $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 43,080 50,780 (733 ) (1,490 ) Euro 17,181 26,312 (862 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 12,381 18,995 (720 ) (723 ) Total $ 117,642 $ 148,087 $ (2,320 ) $ (3,946 )
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]	Designation of Derivatives (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 108 $ 90 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,742 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 686 $ 2,305
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of (Loss) Gain (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2018 2017 (Effective Portion) 2018 2017 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,943 $ (1 ) SG&A $ (399 ) $ 763

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _2

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (9,504 ) $ (9,504 ) $ 8,466 $ 8,466 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 1,626 1,038 (764 ) (476 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (7,878 ) $ (8,466 ) $ 7,702 $ 7,990
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized (gain) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,732 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (57,457 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (59,189 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information (T

Note 8 - Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) For the three months ended November 30, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 222,203 $ 97,765 $ 31,672 $ 351,640 Segment operating income 43,841 39,089 17,609 100,539 Total assets 719,961 536,042 109,924 1,365,927 Capital expenditures 4,105 1,263 4,158 9,526 For the three months ended November 30, 2017 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 208,768 $ 91,727 $ 28,646 $ 329,141 Segment operating income 40,771 32,970 15,357 89,098 Total assets 719,491 603,848 107,263 1,430,602 Capital expenditures 3,545 1,524 843 5,912

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(i n thousands ) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 312,694 $ 2,944 $ 701,833 Foreign currency translations — (6,867 ) (69 ) (6,936 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 305,827 $ 2,875 $ 694,897

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Ta

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	At November 30, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 33,327 $ 20,991 $ 12,336 Client relationships 97,512 30,866 66,646 Software technology 105,613 47,301 58,312 Non-compete agreements 4,825 2,581 2,244 Trade names 4,040 2,541 1,499 Total $ 245,317 $ 104,280 $ 141,037 At August 31, 2018 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 33,992 $ 20,990 $ 13,002 Client relationships 98,882 29,387 69,495 Software technology 106,505 44,231 62,274 Non-compete agreements 4,840 2,381 2,459 Trade names 4,070 2,365 1,705 Total $ 248,289 $ 99,354 $ 148,935
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2019 (remaining nine months) $ 17,818 2020 22,921 2021 21,018 2022 18,500 2023 13,752 Thereafter 47,028 Total $ 141,037

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_2

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	Three Months ended November 30, (i n thousands) 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of year (September 1) 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 183 256 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (19 ) (4 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (275 ) (165 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,081 39,110
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 November 30, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 84,296 38,106 $ 2.21 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 703 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 84,296 38,809 $ 2.17 For the three months ended November 30, 2017 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 70,379 39,085 $ 1.80 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 595 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 70,379 39,680 $ 1.77

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Year Ended Dividends per Share of Common Stock Record Date Total $ Amount (in thousands) Payment Date Fiscal 2019 First Quarter $ 0.64 November 30, 2018 $ 24,372 December 18, 2018 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,901 December 19, 2017

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_2

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) Number of Stock Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Balance at August 31, 2018 3,143 $ 153.05 Granted – non-performance-based 455 221.93 Exercised (117 ) 132.81 Forfeited (24 ) 169.47 Balance at November 30, 2018 3,457 $ 162.68
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) $ — $ — 80% $ 2,014 $ 6,870 90% $ 2,265 $ 6,619 100% $ 2,517 $ 6,367
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, 2018 143 $ 139.34 Granted (restricted stock awards) 41 $ 212.66 Forfeited (1 ) $ 200.18 Vested (52 ) (1) $ 113.44 Balance at November 30, 2018 131 $ 172.48
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 Stock Option Plan Share-based Awards Available for Grant under the Non-Employee Stock Option Plan Balance at August 31, 2018 6,298 282 Granted – non-performance-based options (455 ) — Granted – performance-based options — — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (103 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 25 — Balance at November 30, 2018 5,765 282

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_2

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended November 30, 2018 2017 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 2.41 % 1.28% - 2.41 % Expected life (years) 7.1 7.4 Term structure of volatility 18% - 29 % 19% - 29 % Dividend yield 1.16 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $56.77 $48.27 Weighted average exercise price $221.93 $189.98 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % 25.4 %
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended November 30, 2018 2017 Risk-free interest rate 2.27 % 1.11 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 8.96 % 7.97 % Dividend yield 1.10 % 1.42 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 38.63 $ 25.79

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Three months ended November 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Income before income taxes $ 95,943 $ 86,179 Provision for income taxes $ 11,647 $ 15,800 Effective tax rate 12.1 % 18.3 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 583 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 2,050 1,032 Deferred rent 7,462 7,711 Stock-based compensation 15,341 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (24,643 ) (24,059 ) Other 8,650 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 9,443 $ 9,716 (in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,007 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 21,030 22,429 Other 686 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 20,709 $ 21,190
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2018 $ 9,223 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 497 Additions for tax positions of prior years 110 Unrecognized income tax benefits at November 30, 2018 $ 9,830
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 United Kingdom 2015 through 2018 France 2016 through 2018 Germany 2017 through 2018

Note 16 - Debt (Tables)

Note 16 - Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) November 30, 2018 August 31, 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility (maturity date of March 17, 2020) $ 575,000 $ 575,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) Years ended August 31, Minimum Lease Payments 2019 (remaining nine months) $ 30,377 2020 37,996 2021 35,504 2022 32,862 2023 30,574 Thereafter 230,189 Total $ 397,502

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pr_2

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] $ in Millions	Sep. 01, 2018USD ($)
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, before Tax	$ 2.5
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax, Total	$ 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (D

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] $ in Millions	Sep. 01, 2018USD ($)
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, before Tax	$ 2.5
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax, Total	$ 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue	$ 351,640	$ 329,141
UNITED STATES
Revenue	222,203	208,768
Europe [Member]
Revenue	97,765	91,727
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	$ 31,672	$ 28,646

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (D

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0	$ 0
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure, Total	0	$ 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 575,000		$ 575,000

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures -

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	$ 108	$ 90
Total assets measured at fair value		49,579	29,424
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,428	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,428	4,036
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	22,001	75
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,067	18,668
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	8,403	10,591
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value		22,001	75
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	22,001	75
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	108	90
Total assets measured at fair value		27,578	29,349
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,428	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,428	4,036
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,067	18,668
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	8,403	10,591
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [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] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [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 exchange 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 readily convertible into cash 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 within 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, classified as Level 2 and are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. 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) within the consolidated balance sheets.

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_3

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, € in Millions, £ in Millions, ₱ in Billions, ₨ in Billions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2020	Feb. 29, 2020	Nov. 30, 2018PHP (₱)	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018GBP (£)	Nov. 30, 2018EUR (€)	Nov. 30, 2018INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
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						₱ 2.4	$ 117,642	£ 9.1	€ 14.3	₨ 3	$ 148,087
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred		$ 1,600
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							45,000				52,000
India, Rupees | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount							43,080				50,780
India, Rupees | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged	75.00%			25.00%	50.00%
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount							17,181				26,312
Euro Member Countries, Euro | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged	50.00%
United Kingdom, Pounds | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount							$ 12,381				$ 18,995
United Kingdom, Pounds | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged	50.00%

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_4

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments - Hedging Positions and Corresponding Fair Values (Details) - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] $ in Thousands, € in Millions, £ in Millions, ₱ in Billions, ₨ in Billions	Nov. 30, 2018PHP (₱)	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018GBP (£)	Nov. 30, 2018EUR (€)	Nov. 30, 2018INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Gross Notional Value	₱ 2.4	$ 117,642	£ 9.1	€ 14.3	₨ 3	$ 148,087
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(2,320)				(3,946)
Philippines, Pesos
Gross Notional Value		45,000				52,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(5)				(1,230)
India, Rupees
Gross Notional Value		43,080				50,780
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(733)				(1,490)
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Gross Notional Value		17,181				26,312
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(862)				(503)
United Kingdom, Pounds
Gross Notional Value		12,381				18,995
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		$ (720)				$ (723)

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_5

Note 6 - 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	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	$ 108	$ 90
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	1,742	1,731
Deferred Rent and Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	$ 686	$ 2,305

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_6

Note 6 - 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
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 1,943	$ (1)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ (399)	$ 763

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _3

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax	$ (9,504)	$ 8,466
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,504)	8,466
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL, pre-tax	1,626	(764)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL	1,038	(476)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax	(7,878)	7,702
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (8,466)	$ 7,990

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _4

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Accumulated unrealized (gain) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$ (1,732)	$ (3,486)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(57,457)	(47,953)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (59,189)	$ (51,439)

Note 8 - Segment Information (D

Note 8 - Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 694,897	$ 701,833
UNITED STATES
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 386,195	386,195
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	58.00%
Europe [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 305,827	312,694
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	41.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 2,875	$ 2,944
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	1.00%

Note 8 - Segment Information -

Note 8 - Segment Information - Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Revenue from clients	$ 351,640	$ 329,141
Segment operating income	100,539	89,098
Total assets	1,365,927	1,430,602	$ 1,419,447
Capital expenditures	9,526	5,912
UNITED STATES
Revenue from clients	222,203	208,768
Segment operating income	43,841	40,771
Total assets	719,961	719,491
Capital expenditures	4,105	3,545
Europe [Member]
Revenue from clients	97,765	91,727
Segment operating income	39,089	32,970
Total assets	536,042	603,848
Capital expenditures	1,263	1,524
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue from clients	31,672	28,646
Segment operating income	17,609	15,357
Total assets	109,924	107,263
Capital expenditures	$ 4,158	$ 843

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
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	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 701,833
Foreign currency translations	(6,936)
Ending Balance	694,897
UNITED STATES
Beginning Balance	386,195
Foreign currency translations
Ending Balance	386,195
Europe [Member]
Beginning Balance	312,694
Foreign currency translations	(6,867)
Ending Balance	305,827
Asia Pacific [Member]
Beginning Balance	2,944
Foreign currency translations	(69)
Ending Balance	$ 2,875

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (De

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years 73 days
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 5,900	$ 6,200

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - I

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 245,317	$ 248,289
Accumulated Amortization	104,280	99,354
Net Carrying Amount	141,037	148,935
Data Content [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	33,327	33,992
Accumulated Amortization	20,991	20,990
Net Carrying Amount	12,336	13,002
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	97,512	98,882
Accumulated Amortization	30,866	29,387
Net Carrying Amount	66,646	69,495
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	105,613	106,505
Accumulated Amortization	47,301	44,231
Net Carrying Amount	58,312	62,274
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,825	4,840
Accumulated Amortization	2,581	2,381
Net Carrying Amount	2,244	2,459
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,040	4,070
Accumulated Amortization	2,541	2,365
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,499	$ 1,705

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - E

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
2019 (remaining nine months)	$ 17,818
2,020	22,921
2,021	21,018
2,022	18,500
2,023	13,752
Thereafter	47,028
Total	$ 141,037

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_3

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 18, 2018	Nov. 13, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$ 0.64
Payments of Dividends, Total			$ 24,252	$ 21,682
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			19,350	4,220
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation			$ 4,300	$ 800
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			0	552,389
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			206,417	332,338
Subsequent Event [Member]
Payments of Dividends, Total	$ 24,400

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_4

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share - Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (Details) - shares		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Balance (in shares)		38,192,586	39,023,000
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		183,000	256,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(275,000)	(164,920)
Balance (in shares)		38,080,878	39,110,000
Repurchase of Common Stock from Employees [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	[1]	(19,000)	(4,000)
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(275,000)	(165,000)
[1]	For the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased 19,350 and 4,220 shares, or $4.3 million and $0.8 million, of common stock, respectively, in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock.

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_5

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
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Income available to common stockholders, net income (numerator)	$ 84,296	$ 70,379
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,106	39,085
Income available to common stockholders, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.21	$ 1.80
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock, weighted average common share (denominator) (in shares)	703	595
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, net income (numerator)	$ 84,296	$ 70,379
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,809	39,680
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.17	$ 1.77

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
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 Outstanding, Ending Balance		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		39,447,491		39,264,849
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired	13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance		1,366,613		1,072,263
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		275,000	164,920
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 60,441	$ 30,954
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 181,300
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation		19,350	4,220
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation		$ 4,300	$ 800
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total		0		0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period		52,611	11,278
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	$ (1,700,000)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		275,000	165,026
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 60,441	$ 30,954
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	100
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	186,700
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	$ 1,500,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit_3

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity - Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.56
Record Date	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Total $ Amount	$ 24,372	$ 21,901
Payment Date	Dec. 18, 2018	Dec. 19, 2017

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_3

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 19, 2017	Nov. 01, 2013	Jun. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance				3,457,000		3,143,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance				$ 162.68		$ 153.05
Share Price				$ 234.49
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				455,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total				$ 95,200,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				3 years 182 days
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				13,095	19,589
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share				$ 197.34	$ 134.39
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance				255,847
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount				$ 2,600,000	$ 2,800,000
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value				$ 10,800,000	$ 18,000,000
Employee Stock Option [Member] | LTIP [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, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance				454,598
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance				$ 221.93
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number				1,200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 137.58
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value				$ 120,000,000		$ 105,300,000
Employee Stock Option [Member] | LTIP [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period	10 years
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				41,102	961
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 212.66	$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance				131,000		143,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period				5 years
Share Price				$ 234.49		$ 229.39
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				41,102
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value				$ 212.66
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance				131,140
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total				$ 17,600,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition				3 years 292 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested				$ 30,800,000		$ 32,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Pre-Tax Intrinsic Value				$ 11,600,000	$ 2,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share Equivalent				2.5
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		60.00%
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage		40.00%

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_4

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Balance (in shares)	3,143
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 153.05
Granted (in shares)	455
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 221.93	$ 189.98
Exercised (in shares)	(117)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 132.81
Forfeited (in shares)	(24)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 169.47
Balance (in shares)	3,457
Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 162.68

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] - BI-SAM Technologies [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment		[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	2,014	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	6,870
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	2,265	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	6,619
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	2,517	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	$ 6,367
[1]	Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there was a change in the vesting percentage as of November 30, 2018.

Note 13 - Stock Option and Re_2

Note 13 - Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Changes to the Current Estimate of the Vesting Percentage and Related Expense (Details) (Parentheticals) - Performance Shares [Member] - BI-SAM Technologies [Member]	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Vesting percentage	40.00%	0.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Vesting percentage	20.00%	80.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Vesting percentage		90.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Vesting percentage		100.00%

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_5

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Restricted Stock Award (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Restricted stock balance (in shares)		143,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 139.34
Restricted stock granted (in shares)		41,102	961
Restricted stock granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 212.66	$ 182.17
Restricted stock forfeited (in shares)		(1,000)
Restricted stock forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 200.18
Restricted stock vested (in shares)		(52,611)	(11,278)
Restricted stock vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 113.44
Restricted stock balance (in shares)		131,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 172.48
[1]	The majority of the vested restricted stock awards related to the final vesting of awards granted on November 1, 2013, which cliff vested 60% after three years on November 1, 2016 and 40% after five years on November 1, 2018.

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_6

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Share-based Awards Available for Grant (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018shares
LTIP [Member]
Balance (in shares)	6,298,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	25,000	[1]
Balance (in shares)	5,765,000
LTIP [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)	(455,000)
LTIP [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Granted (in shares)
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	(103,000)	[2]
Director Plan [Member]
Balance (in shares)	282,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)		[1]
Balance (in shares)	282,398
Director Plan [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)
Director Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Granted (in shares)
Director Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)		[2]
[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]	Each restricted stock award granted is equivalent to 2.5 shares granted under the Company's Option Plan.

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_3

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	$ 8,400	$ 7,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total	$ 95,200
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	3 years 182 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	455,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 221.93	$ 189.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 56.77	$ 48.27
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	13,095	19,589
Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	282,398		282,000
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	$ 500	$ 500
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 197.34	$ 134.39
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans	13,095	19,589
Non Performance Based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	454,598	553,942
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 221.93	$ 189.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 56.77	$ 48.27
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	41,102	961
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 212.66	$ 182.17

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_4

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions of Employee Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Expected life (years) (Year)	7 years 36 days	7 years 146 days
Dividend yield	1.16%	1.32%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 56.77	$ 48.27
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 221.93	$ 189.98
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price	25.60%	25.40%
Minimum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	1.28%	1.28%
Term structure of volatility	18.00%	19.00%
Maximum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	2.41%	2.41%
Term structure of volatility	29.00%	29.00%

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_5

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions of Non-employee Director Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Expected life (Year)	7 years 36 days	7 years 146 days
Dividend yield	1.16%	1.32%
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Risk-free interest rate	2.27%	1.11%
Expected life (Year)	3 years	3 years
Expected volatility	8.96%	7.97%
Dividend yield	1.10%	1.42%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 38.63	$ 25.79

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			35.00%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability	$ 2,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	9,830			$ 9,223
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$ 1,200
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent		21.00%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provis

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Income before income taxes	$ 95,943	$ 86,179
Provision for income taxes	$ 11,647	$ 15,800
Effective tax rate	12.10%	18.30%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Receivable reserve	$ 583	$ 599
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	2,050	1,032
Deferred rent	7,462	7,711
Stock-based compensation	15,341	14,827
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	(24,643)	(24,059)
Other	8,650	9,606
Total deferred tax assets	9,443	9,716
Stock-based compensation	(1,007)	(946)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	21,030	22,429
Other	686	(293)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 20,709	$ 21,190

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 9,223
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	497
Additions for tax positions of prior years	110
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 9,830

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Major

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Major Tax Jurisdictions in Which the Company and Affiliates Operate and the Earliest Tax Year Subject to Examination (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Open tax years	2,015
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Open tax years	2,018
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Open tax years	2,015
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Open tax years	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Open tax years	2,015
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Open tax years	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Open tax years	2,016
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Open tax years	2,018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Open tax years	2,017
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Open tax years	2,018

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 17, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities, Total		$ 4,700	$ 3,400
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 - Debt - Debt Obligatio

Note 16 - Debt - Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 574,812	$ 574,775
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 575,000		$ 575,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_3

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)ft²	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2018ft²
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 13,400	$ 13,000
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	36,070		$ 38,989
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 1,100
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed			$ 79,000
Largest Individual Client Percent Of Total Subscriptions	2.50%
Percentage of Subscription from Ten Largest Clients			15.00%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 4,500		$ 3,500
Deferred Rent [Member]
Other Liabilities, Total	36,500		39,400
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	$ 32,400		$ 39,400
Non-cancelable Operating Lease [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	1,750,000
Norwalk Connecticut [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	202,000			173,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
2019 (remaining nine months)	$ 30,377
2,020	37,996
2,021	35,504
2,022	32,862
2,023	30,574
Thereafter	230,189
Total	$ 397,502