FactSet Research Systems (FDS) 10-Q 9 Apr 19 2019 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Mar. 29, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001013237
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)		38,239,923
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Revenues	$ 354,895	$ 335,231	$ 706,535	$ 664,372
Operating expenses
Cost of services	165,108	163,232	331,884	324,756
Selling, general and administrative	81,099	76,514	165,424	155,033
Total operating expenses	246,207	239,746	497,308	479,789
Operating income	108,688	95,485	209,227	184,583
Other (expense) income
Interest (expense), net of interest income	(4,339)	(3,272)	(8,935)	(6,191)
Income before income taxes	104,349	92,213	200,292	178,392
Provision for income taxes	19,647	39,076	31,294	54,876
Net income	$ 84,702	$ 53,137	$ 168,998	$ 123,516
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.23	$ 1.36	$ 4.44	$ 3.16
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.19	$ 1.33	$ 4.37	$ 3.11
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,055	38,991	38,081	39,038
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,619	39,846	38,714	39,763

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Net income		$ 84,702	$ 53,137	$ 168,998	$ 123,516
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges*	[1]	527	(1,268)	1,565	(1,744)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		5,026	9,400	(4,478)	17,866
Other comprehensive income (loss)		5,553	8,132	(2,913)	16,122
Comprehensive income		$ 90,255	$ 61,269	$ 166,085	$ 139,638
[1]	For the three and six months ended February 28, 2019, the unrealized gain on cash flow hedges was net of a tax expense of $179 and $767, respectively. For the three and six months ended February 28, 2018, the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges was net of a tax benefit of $902 and $1,190, respectively.

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Tax expense on the net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	$ 179	$ 902	$ 767	$ 1,190

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 218,335	$ 208,623
Investments	27,069	29,259
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $5,376 at February 28, 2019 and $3,490 at August 31, 2018	176,356	156,639
Prepaid taxes	25,730	6,274
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,475	30,121
Total current assets	487,965	430,916
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	104,829	100,545
Goodwill	700,029	701,833
Intangible assets, net	136,409	148,935
Deferred taxes	6,737	9,716
Other assets	29,025	27,502
TOTAL ASSETS	1,464,994	1,419,447
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	66,846	72,059
Accrued compensation	40,140	66,479
Deferred fees	59,178	49,700
Taxes payable	8,233	8,453
Dividends payable	24,385	24,443
Total current liabilities	198,782	221,134
Long-term debt	574,848	574,775
Deferred taxes	20,220	21,190
Deferred fees	8,475	7,833
Taxes payable	26,728	29,626
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	36,420	38,989
TOTAL LIABILITIES	865,473	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, 39,690,225 and 39,264,849 shares issued, 38,100,165 and 38,192,586 shares outstanding at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively	397	393
Additional paid-in capital	732,538	667,531
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,590,060 and 1,072,263 shares at February 28, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively	(324,167)	(213,428)
Retained earnings	244,388	122,843
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(53,635)	(51,439)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	599,521	525,900
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 1,464,994	$ 1,419,447

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, reserves	$ 5,376	$ 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)	39,690,225	39,264,849
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	38,100,165	38,192,586
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	1,590,060	1,072,263

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 168,998	$ 123,516
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	29,052	28,372
Stock-based compensation expense	16,140	15,420
Deferred income taxes	1,088	2,934
Loss on sale of assets	196	25
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	(19,676)	(16,307)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(5,423)	147
Accrued compensation	(26,266)	(23,595)
Deferred fees	9,729	18,098
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	(17,385)	17,166
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(10,327)	(11,915)
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	(646)	(186)
Other working capital accounts, net	74	14
Net cash provided by operating activities	145,554	153,689
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of investments	(7,927)	(9,487)
Proceeds from maturity of investments	10,041	9,872
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions	(21,482)	(12,375)
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,368)	(11,990)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments	(48,442)	(43,406)
Repurchases of common stock	(110,739)	(113,906)
Other financing activities		442
Proceeds from employee stock plans	43,362	48,784
Net cash used by financing activities	(115,819)	(108,086)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(655)	5,284
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,712	38,897
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	208,623	194,731
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 218,335	$ 233,628

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements 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					123,516		123,516
Other comprehensive (loss) income						16,122	16,122
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		479,871
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 5	54,943				54,948
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		14,839		5,563
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (1,015)			$ (1,015)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				585,026			584,920
Repurchases of common stock				$ (112,892)			$ (112,892)
Stock-based compensation expense			15,420				15,420
Dividends declared					(43,700)		(43,700)
Retirement of Treasury Shares (in shares)		(13,292,689)		(13,292,689)
Retirement of Treasury Shares		$ (133)	(186,717)	$ 1,697,206	(1,510,355)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2018		39,047,153		120,000
Balance at Feb. 28, 2018		$ 390	625,394	$ (23,379)	28,283	(18,598)	612,090
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
Net income					53,137		53,137
Other comprehensive (loss) income						8,132	8,132
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		234,855
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 2	28,664				28,666
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		3,561		1,343
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (263)			$ (263)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				420,000			420,000
Repurchases of common stock				$ (81,938)			$ (81,938)
Stock-based compensation expense			7,938				7,938
Dividends declared					(21,799)		(21,799)
Retirement of Treasury Shares (in shares)		(13,292,689)		(13,292,689)
Retirement of Treasury Shares		$ (133)	(186,717)	$ 1,697,206	(1,510,356)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2018		39,047,153		120,000
Balance at Feb. 28, 2018		$ 390	625,394	$ (23,379)	28,283	(18,598)	612,090
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					168,998		168,998
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(2,913)	(2,913)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		349,846
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 4	48,867				48,871
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		75,530		27,852
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (6,155)			$ (6,155)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				489,945			489,945
Repurchases of common stock				$ (104,584)			$ (104,584)
Stock-based compensation expense			16,140				16,140
Dividends declared					(48,756)		(48,756)
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards*	[1]				1,303	717	2,020
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2019		39,690,225		1,590,060
Balance at Feb. 28, 2019		$ 397	732,538	$ (324,167)	244,388	(53,635)	599,521
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
Net income					84,702		84,702
Other comprehensive (loss) income						5,553	5,553
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		219,815
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 3	30,755				30,758
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		22,919		8,502
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (1,878)			$ (1,878)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				214,945			214,945
Repurchases of common stock				$ (44,143)			$ (44,143)
Stock-based compensation expense			7,705				7,705
Dividends declared					(24,385)		(24,385)
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 28, 2019		39,690,225		1,590,060
Balance at Feb. 28, 2019		$ 397	$ 732,538	$ (324,167)	$ 244,388	$ (53,635)	$ 599,521
[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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	3 . RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS As of February 28, 2019, no first six 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 first 2019, 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 February 28, 2019

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 are recognized as an asset and amortized consistent with the associated revenue for providing the services, which prior to adoption were expensed. As a result, during the first 2019, $2.5 $2.0 three six February 28, 2019, 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 February 28, Six months ended February 28, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 U.S. $ 223,315 $ 208,900 $ 445,518 $ 417,668 Europe 98,933 96,206 196,698 187,933 Asia Pacific 32,647 30,125 64,319 58,771 Total Revenue $ 354,895 $ 335,231 $ 706,535 $ 664,372

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 February 28, 2019 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 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018. not 1 2 Fair Value Measurements at February 28, 2019 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 38,000 $ — $ — $ 38,000 Mutual funds (2) — 18,541 — 18,541 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 8,528 — 8,528 Derivative instruments (4 ) — 680 — 680 Total assets measured at fair value $ 38,000 $ 27,749 $ — $ 65,749 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,293 $ — $ 2,293 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,293 $ — $ 2,293 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 included as I nvestments (short-term) on the consolidated balance s heets. ( 3 The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit are not 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. (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 six February 28, 2019, no (c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes O nly As of February 28, 2019, August 31, 2018, $575.0 2

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 Euro, British Pound Sterling, Indian Rupee, 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 17, In designing a specific hedging approach, FactSet considered several factors, including offsetting exposures, the significance of exposures, the forecasting of risk and the potential effectiveness of the hedge. The gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts offset the variability in operating expenses associated with currency movements. The changes in fair value for these foreign currency forward contracts are initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) and subsequently reclassified into operating expenses when the hedged exposure affects earnings. There was no first six 2019 2018, no As of February 28, 2019, ● Philippine Peso 75% fourth 2020. ● Indian Rupee 75% third 2019, 50% fourth 2019 second 2020, 25% third 2020 fourth 2020. ● Euro 78% 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) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 39,000 $ 52,000 $ 680 $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 35,580 50,780 (1,506 ) (1,490 ) Euro 29,977 26,312 (622 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 6,682 18,995 (165 ) (723 ) Total $ 111,239 $ 148,087 $ (1,613 ) $ (3,946 ) As of February 28, 2019, 2.1 2.5 25.7 4.9 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 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 533 $ 90 Other Assets $ 147 $ — Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,044 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 249 $ 2,305 All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of February 28, 2019 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 February 28, 2019 2018, (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of (Loss) Gain into Income (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 321 $ (1,346 ) SG&A $ (385 ) $ 824 The following table provides the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the six February 28, 2019 2018, (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of (Loss) Gain into Income (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 2,264 $ (1,345 ) SG&A $ (784 ) $ 1,589 No February 28, 2019, $1.5 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 February 28, 2019, August 31, 2018, no

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive In

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 income for the three February 28, 2019 2018 February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 5,026 $ 5,026 $ 9,400 $ 9,400 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 706 527 (2,170 ) (1,268 ) Other comprehensive income $ 5,732 $ 5,553 $ 7,230 $ 8,132 The components of Other comprehensive (loss) income for the six February 28, 2019 2018 February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (4,478 ) $ (4,478 ) $ 17,866 $ 17,866 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 2,332 1,565 (2,934 ) (1,744 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (2,146 ) $ (2,913 ) $ 14,932 $ 16,122 The components of AOCL are as follows: (in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,204 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (52,431 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (53,635 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information

Note 8 - Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 Europe 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 $700.0 February 28, 2019, 55% 44% 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 February 28, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 223,315 $ 98,933 $ 32,647 $ 354,895 Segment operating income $ 45,696 $ 43,248 $ 19,744 $ 108,688 Total assets $ 792,573 $ 556,526 $ 115,895 $ 1,464,994 Capital expenditures $ 7,254 $ 434 $ 4,269 $ 11,957 For the three months ended February 28, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 208,900 $ 96,206 $ 30,125 $ 335,231 Segment operating income $ 38,527 $ 36,993 $ 19,965 $ 95,485 Total assets $ 733,045 $ 634,472 $ 104,975 $ 1,472,492 Capital expenditures $ 3,729 $ 755 $ 1,979 $ 6,463 (in thousands) For the six months ended February 28, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 445,518 $ 196,698 $ 64,319 $ 706,535 Segment operating income $ 89,537 $ 82,337 $ 37,353 $ 209,227 Capital expenditures $ 11,358 $ 1,697 $ 8,427 $ 21,482 For the six months ended February 28, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 417,668 $ 187,933 $ 58,771 $ 664,372 Segment operating income $ 79,298 $ 69,963 $ 35,322 $ 184,583 Capital expenditures $ 7,274 $ 2,279 $ 2,822 $ 12,375

Note 9 - Goodwill

Note 9 - Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	9 . GOODWILL Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six February 28, 2019 (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 — (1,793 ) (11 ) (1,804 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 $ 386,195 $ 310,901 $ 2,933 $ 700,029 Goodwill is not three no fourth 2018, no

Note 10 - Intangible Assets

Note 10 - Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	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 February 28, 2019 12.3 no first six 2019. No no The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows: At February 28, 2019 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,135 $ 21,835 $ 12,300 Client relationships 98,148 32,801 65,347 Software technology 106,231 50,837 55,394 Non-compete agreements 4,860 2,815 2,045 Trade names 4,068 2,745 1,323 Total $ 247,442 $ 111,033 $ 136,409 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 $5.8 $6.2 three February 28, 2019 2018, $11.7 $12.4 six February 28, 2019 2018, February 28, 2019, five Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2019 (remaining six months) $ 11,927 2020 23,216 2021 21,252 2022 18,666 2023 13,844 Thereafter 47,504 Total $ 136,409

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earn

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	1 1 . COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE On February 15, 2019, $0.64 $24.4 March 19, 2019 February 28, 2019. Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows: Six Months ended February 28, (i n thousands) 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of year (September 1) 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 426 495 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (28 ) (6 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (490 ) (585 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively 38,100 38,927 ( 1 For the six months ended February 28 , 201 9 and 201 8 , the Company repurchased 27 , 852 and 5 , 563 shares, or $ 6 . 1 million and $ 1 . 0 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 February 28, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 84,702 38,055 $ 2.23 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 564 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 84,702 38,619 $ 2.19 For the three months ended February 28, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 53,137 38,991 $ 1.36 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 855 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 53,137 39,846 $ 1.33 For the six months ended February 28, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 168,998 38,081 $ 4.44 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 633 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 168,998 38,714 $ 4.37 For the six months ended February 28, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 123,516 39,038 $ 3.16 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 725 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 123,516 39,763 $ 3.11 Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. There were 447,709 three six February 28, 2019, no three six February 28, 2018. Performance-based stock options are omitted from the calculation of diluted EPS until the performance criteria is probable of being achieved. For the three six February 28, 2019, 206,417 . three six February 28, 2018, 309,800

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	1 2 . S TOCK HOLDERS’ E QUITY Preferred Stock At February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018, 10,000,000 $ 0.01 no may one Common Stock At February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018, 150,000,000 $.01 39,690,225 39,264,849 Treasury Stock On January 31, 2018, 13,292,689 $1.7 January 31, 2018. $0.1 $186.7 $1.5 February 28, 2019, August 31, 2018, 1,590,060 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 February 28, 2019 2018, 214,945 $44.1 420,000 $81.9 six February 28, 2019 2018, 489,945 $104.6 584,920 $112.9 February 28, 2019, $137.2 No no Restricted Stock Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. During the first six 2019, 75,530 February 28, 2019 ( 27,852 $6.1 14,839 February 28, 2018 ( 5,563 $1.0 Dividends The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the first six 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 Second Quarter $ 0.64 February 28, 2019 $ 24,385 March 19, 2019 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,901 December 19, 2017 Second Quarter $ 0.56 February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018 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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 S tock Option Activity During the first six 2019, 460,713 $221.74 A summary of stock option activity for the six February 28, 2019 (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 Granted – non-performance-based 6 207.84 Granted – non-employee Directors’ grant 21 207.88 Exercised (207 ) 136.30 Forfeited (61 ) 152.19 Balance at February 28, 2019 3,216 $ 164.42 The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of February 28, 2019 1.2 $138.41. February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 $116.5 $105.3 February 28, 2019 $235.17, The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three February 28, 2019 2018 $15.5 $17.2 six February 28, 2019 2018 $26.3 $35.2 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 the material performance-based award outstanding as of February 28, 2019. June 2017 In connection with the acquisition of BISAM, FactSet granted 206,417 June 2017. 40% second 20% March 31, 2019. February 28, 2019, not no Vesting Percentage (in thousands) Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment* Remaining Expense to be Recognized 0% (current expectation) $ — $ — 80% $ 2,369 $ 4,738 90% $ 2,665 $ 5,331 100% $ 2,961 $ 5,923 * Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there were a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28 , 201 9 . 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 six 2019, 41,153 $212.66. 5.0 As of February 28, 2019, 106,558 $16.1 3.6 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 41 $ 212.66 Forfeited (1 ) $ 200.18 Vested (52 ) (1) $ 113.44 Balance at November 30, 2018 131 $ 172.48 Granted — $ — Forfeited (1 ) $ 184.64 Vested (23 ) (2) $ 136.58 Balance at February 28, 2019 107 $ 187.62 ( 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 years o n November 1, 2016 4 0% five November 1, 2018. ( 2 The majority of the vested restricted stock awards related to the final vesting of awards granted on February 9, 2015, 100% four year anniversary date of the grant. As of February 28, 2019, August 31, 2018, $25.1 $32.8 $235.17 $229.39 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018, The total pre-tax fair value of restricted stock that vested during the three February 28, 2019 2018 $5.1 $0.7 six February 28, 2019 2018 $16.7 $2.7 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 ) — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (103 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 25 — Balance at November 30, 2018 5,765 282 Granted – non-performance-based options (6 ) (21 ) Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 65 3 Balance at February 28, 2019 5,824 264 ( 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 February 28, 2019, 12,624 $199.36 14,805 $171.23 three February 28, 2018. six February 28, 2019, 25,719 $198.33 34,394 $150.25 six February 28, 2018. February 28, 2019, 243,223 Employee Benefit Plans FactSet sponsors benefit plans for the majority of its domestic and foreign employees. The Company contributed $2.6 three February 28, 2019 2018. six February 28, 2019 2018, $5.2 $5.5 not

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	1 4 . STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION During the three February 28, 2019 2018, $7.7 $7.9 six February 28, 2019 2018, $16.1 $15.4 February 28, 2019, $87.2 3.3 no three six February 28, 2019 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 Q2 2019 6,115 $207.84 $53.18 Q1 2018 553,942 $189.98 $48.27 Q2 2018 15,363 $192.11 $48.82 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 February 28, 2019 2018 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 2.48% - 3.14 % 1.28% - 2.41 % Expected life (years) 7.1 7.4 Term structure of volatility 18% - 25 % 19% - 29 % Dividend yield 1.15 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 53.18 $ 48.82 Weighted average exercise price $ 207.84 $ 192.11 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % 25.4 % Six months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 3.14 % 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 $ 56.72 $ 48.29 Weighted average exercise price $ 221.74 $ 190.04 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 terminations 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 February 28, 2019, 263,956. 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 Fiscal 201 9 On January 15, 2019, 20,576 $42.77 Risk-free interest rate 2.51 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 20.5 % Dividend yield 1.17 % Fiscal 2018 On January 12, 2018, 18,963 $38.76 Risk-free interest rate 2.34 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 19.7 % Dividend yield 1.16 % 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 six 2019, 41,153 $212.66. first six 2018, 961 $182.17. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations During the three February 28, 2019, 12,624 $199.36 14,805 $171.23 three February 28, 2018. six February 28, 2019, 25,719 $198.33 34,394 $150.25 six February 28, 2018. $0.5 three February 28, 2019 2018. six February 28, 2019 2018 $1.0 $1.1 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 February 28, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.42 % 1.45 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 12.47 % 13.9 % Dividend yield 1.09 % 1.11 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 40.45 $ 35.02 Six months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.35 % 1.26 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.68 % 10.52 % Dividend yield 1.10 % 1.29 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 39.52 $ 29.76 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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 the 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 February 28, Six months ended February 28, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Income before income taxes $ 104,349 $ 92,213 $ 200,292 $ 178,392 Provision for income taxes $ 19,647 $ 39,076 $ 31,294 $ 54,876 Effective tax rate 18.8 % 42.4 % 15.6 % 30.8 % 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 three six February 28, 2019, one $23.2 second 2018. first second 2019, $2.3 $1.1 six February 28, 2019. 35% 21%, January 1, 2018. three six February 28, 2019, $2.2 second 2018. three six February 28, 2019 three six February 28, 2019 $2.4 second 2019. FactSet has finalized the accounting for the tax effects of the TCJA with respect to the one 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) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 571 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 3,110 1,032 Deferred rent 7,410 7,711 Stock-based compensation 13,333 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (25,269 ) (24,059 ) Other 7,582 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 6,737 $ 9,716 The significant components of Deferred tax liabilities recorded within the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,077 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 20,368 22,429 Other 929 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 20,220 $ 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 February 28, 2019, $11.0 $1.3 may 12 no not 12 The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first six 2019: (in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2018 $ 9,223 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1,493 Additions for tax positions of prior years 270 Unrecognized income tax benefits at February 28, 2019 $ 10,986 In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At February 28, 2019, 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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	1 6 . DEBT FactSet’s debt obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility (maturity date of March 17, 2020) $ 575,000 $ 575,000 On March 17, 2017, “2017 February 28, 2019, 2017 $575.0 “2017 may 2017 March 17, 2020. 2017 $225.0 $25.0 1.00%. no On March 29, 2019, “2019 2019 $750.0 “2019 2019 2017 March 29, 2019. $575.0 18, 2019 All outstanding loan amounts are reported as Long-term debt within the consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2019. three February 28, 2019 2018, $5.1 $3.6 six February 28, 2019 2018, $9.9 $7.0 February 28, 2019, no 2017 The 2017 2017 2017 February 28, 2019.

Note 17 - Commitments and Conti

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 February 28, 2019, 202,000 601 7, February 14, 2018, 45 173,000 January 1, 2019, second 2020. Including new lease agreements executed during the six February 28, 2019, 2,015,000 2035. February 28, 2019, (in thousands) Years ended August 31, Minimum Lease Payments 2019 (remaining six months) $ 21,353 2020 40,747 2021 38,723 2022 36,118 2023 34,001 Thereafter 252,132 Total $ 423,074 For the three February 28, 2019 2018, $14.2 $13.5 six February 28, 2019 2018, $27.6 $26.5 February 28, 2019, $36.9 $39.4 August 31, 2018, $33.1 $33.6 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018, Approximately $3.3 February 28, 2019. February 28, 2019, 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 six 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 February 28, 2019, not Sales Tax Matters In the third 2018, not February 28, 2019. 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% February 28, 2019, 3% ten not 15% August 31, 2018. February 28, 2019, $5.4 $3.5 August 31, 2018. Derivative Instruments 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. For derivative instruments, 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. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company enters into contracts with large financial institutions and regularly reviews its credit exposure balances as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparties. For the Company’s liabilities, 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% six February 28, 2019 2018,

Note 18 - Subsequent Event

Note 18 - Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	18 . SUBSEQUENT EVENT 2019 On March 29, 2019, 2019 2019 $750.0 may 2019 March 29, 2024. 2019 $500.0 $25.0 0.875%. 2019 $575.0 $750.0 2019 March 29, 2019 2019 2017

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 first 2019, 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 February 28, 2019

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three months ended February 28, Six months ended February 28, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 U.S. $ 223,315 $ 208,900 $ 445,518 $ 417,668 Europe 98,933 96,206 196,698 187,933 Asia Pacific 32,647 30,125 64,319 58,771 Total Revenue $ 354,895 $ 335,231 $ 706,535 $ 664,372

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (T

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at February 28, 2019 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 38,000 $ — $ — $ 38,000 Mutual funds (2) — 18,541 — 18,541 Certificates of deposit ( 3 ) — 8,528 — 8,528 Derivative instruments (4 ) — 680 — 680 Total assets measured at fair value $ 38,000 $ 27,749 $ — $ 65,749 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,293 $ — $ 2,293 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,293 $ — $ 2,293 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)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 39,000 $ 52,000 $ 680 $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 35,580 50,780 (1,506 ) (1,490 ) Euro 29,977 26,312 (622 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 6,682 18,995 (165 ) (723 ) Total $ 111,239 $ 148,087 $ (1,613 ) $ (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 February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 533 $ 90 Other Assets $ 147 $ — Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,044 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 249 $ 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 into Income (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 321 $ (1,346 ) SG&A $ (385 ) $ 824 (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives Location of (Loss) Gain into Income (Loss) Gain Reclassified Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 2,264 $ (1,345 ) SG&A $ (784 ) $ 1,589

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _2

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 5,026 $ 5,026 $ 9,400 $ 9,400 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 706 527 (2,170 ) (1,268 ) Other comprehensive income $ 5,732 $ 5,553 $ 7,230 $ 8,132 February 28, 2019 February 28, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (4,478 ) $ (4,478 ) $ 17,866 $ 17,866 Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 2,332 1,565 (2,934 ) (1,744 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (2,146 ) $ (2,913 ) $ 14,932 $ 16,122
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,204 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (52,431 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (53,635 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information (T

Note 8 - Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) For the three months ended February 28, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 223,315 $ 98,933 $ 32,647 $ 354,895 Segment operating income $ 45,696 $ 43,248 $ 19,744 $ 108,688 Total assets $ 792,573 $ 556,526 $ 115,895 $ 1,464,994 Capital expenditures $ 7,254 $ 434 $ 4,269 $ 11,957 For the three months ended February 28, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 208,900 $ 96,206 $ 30,125 $ 335,231 Segment operating income $ 38,527 $ 36,993 $ 19,965 $ 95,485 Total assets $ 733,045 $ 634,472 $ 104,975 $ 1,472,492 Capital expenditures $ 3,729 $ 755 $ 1,979 $ 6,463 (in thousands) For the six months ended February 28, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 445,518 $ 196,698 $ 64,319 $ 706,535 Segment operating income $ 89,537 $ 82,337 $ 37,353 $ 209,227 Capital expenditures $ 11,358 $ 1,697 $ 8,427 $ 21,482 For the six months ended February 28, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 417,668 $ 187,933 $ 58,771 $ 664,372 Segment operating income $ 79,298 $ 69,963 $ 35,322 $ 184,583 Capital expenditures $ 7,274 $ 2,279 $ 2,822 $ 12,375

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 — (1,793 ) (11 ) (1,804 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 $ 386,195 $ 310,901 $ 2,933 $ 700,029

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Ta

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	At February 28, 2019 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 34,135 $ 21,835 $ 12,300 Client relationships 98,148 32,801 65,347 Software technology 106,231 50,837 55,394 Non-compete agreements 4,860 2,815 2,045 Trade names 4,068 2,745 1,323 Total $ 247,442 $ 111,033 $ 136,409 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 six months) $ 11,927 2020 23,216 2021 21,252 2022 18,666 2023 13,844 Thereafter 47,504 Total $ 136,409

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_2

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	Six Months ended February 28, (i n thousands) 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of year (September 1) 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 426 495 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (28 ) (6 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (490 ) (585 ) Balance at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively 38,100 38,927
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 February 28, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 84,702 38,055 $ 2.23 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 564 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 84,702 38,619 $ 2.19 For the three months ended February 28, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 53,137 38,991 $ 1.36 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 855 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 53,137 39,846 $ 1.33 For the six months ended February 28, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 168,998 38,081 $ 4.44 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 633 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 168,998 38,714 $ 4.37 For the six months ended February 28, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 123,516 39,038 $ 3.16 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 725 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 123,516 39,763 $ 3.11

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 Second Quarter $ 0.64 February 28, 2019 $ 24,385 March 19, 2019 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,901 December 19, 2017 Second Quarter $ 0.56 February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_2

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 Granted – non-performance-based 6 207.84 Granted – non-employee Directors’ grant 21 207.88 Exercised (207 ) 136.30 Forfeited (61 ) 152.19 Balance at February 28, 2019 3,216 $ 164.42
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% $ 2,369 $ 4,738 90% $ 2,665 $ 5,331 100% $ 2,961 $ 5,923
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 41 $ 212.66 Forfeited (1 ) $ 200.18 Vested (52 ) (1) $ 113.44 Balance at November 30, 2018 131 $ 172.48 Granted — $ — Forfeited (1 ) $ 184.64 Vested (23 ) (2) $ 136.58 Balance at February 28, 2019 107 $ 187.62
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 ) — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (103 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 25 — Balance at November 30, 2018 5,765 282 Granted – non-performance-based options (6 ) (21 ) Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 65 3 Balance at February 28, 2019 5,824 264

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_2

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 2.48% - 3.14 % 1.28% - 2.41 % Expected life (years) 7.1 7.4 Term structure of volatility 18% - 25 % 19% - 29 % Dividend yield 1.15 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 53.18 $ 48.82 Weighted average exercise price $ 207.84 $ 192.11 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % 25.4 % Six months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Term structure of risk-free interest rate 1.28% - 3.14 % 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 $ 56.72 $ 48.29 Weighted average exercise price $ 221.74 $ 190.04 Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % 25.4 %
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.42 % 1.45 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 12.47 % 13.9 % Dividend yield 1.09 % 1.11 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 40.45 $ 35.02 Six months ended February 28, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.35 % 1.26 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.68 % 10.52 % Dividend yield 1.10 % 1.29 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 39.52 $ 29.76
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Risk-free interest rate 2.51 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 20.5 % Dividend yield 1.17 % Risk-free interest rate 2.34 % Expected life (years) 5.4 Expected volatility 19.7 % Dividend yield 1.16 %

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Three months ended February 28, Six months ended February 28, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Income before income taxes $ 104,349 $ 92,213 $ 200,292 $ 178,392 Provision for income taxes $ 19,647 $ 39,076 $ 31,294 $ 54,876 Effective tax rate 18.8 % 42.4 % 15.6 % 30.8 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 571 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 3,110 1,032 Deferred rent 7,410 7,711 Stock-based compensation 13,333 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (25,269 ) (24,059 ) Other 7,582 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 6,737 $ 9,716 (in thousands) February 28, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,077 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 20,368 22,429 Other 929 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 20,220 $ 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 1,493 Additions for tax positions of prior years 270 Unrecognized income tax benefits at February 28, 2019 $ 10,986
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)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) February 28, 2019 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)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
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 six months) $ 21,353 2020 40,747 2021 38,723 2022 36,118 2023 34,001 Thereafter 252,132 Total $ 423,074

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pr_2

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Revenues	$ 354,895	$ 335,231	$ 706,535	$ 664,372
UNITED STATES
Revenues	223,315	208,900	445,518	417,668
Europe [Member]
Revenues	98,933	96,206	196,698	187,933
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues	$ 32,647	$ 30,125	$ 64,319	$ 58,771

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (D

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	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		Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	$ 680	$ 90
Total assets measured at fair value		65,749	29,424
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,293	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,293	4,036
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	38,000	75
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	18,541	18,668
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	8,528	10,591
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value		38,000	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]	38,000	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]	680	90
Total assets measured at fair value		27,749	29,349
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,293	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,293	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]	18,541	18,668
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	8,528	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 included as Investments (short-term) on the consolidated balance sheets.
[4]	The Company’s certificates of deposit held for investment are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value and, therefore, are classified as Level 2. These certificates of deposit are not debt securities and 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

Aug. 31, 2020

May 31, 2019

Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)

Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)

Aug. 31, 2020

Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)

Feb. 29, 2020

Feb. 28, 2019PHP (₱)

Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2019GBP (£)

Feb. 28, 2019EUR (€)

Feb. 28, 2019INR (₨)

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

₱ 2.1

$ 111,239

£ 4.9

€ 25.7

₨ 2.5

$ 148,087

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred

$ 1,500

Philippines, Pesos | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

39,000

52,000

Philippines, Pesos | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

75.00%

India, Rupees | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

35,580

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

29,977

26,312

Euro Member Countries, Euro | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

78.00%

United Kingdom, Pounds | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 6,682

$ 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	Feb. 28, 2019PHP (₱)	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2019GBP (£)	Feb. 28, 2019EUR (€)	Feb. 28, 2019INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Gross Notional Value	₱ 2.1	$ 111,239	£ 4.9	€ 25.7	₨ 2.5	$ 148,087
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(1,613)				(3,946)
Philippines, Pesos
Gross Notional Value		39,000				52,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		680				(1,230)
India, Rupees
Gross Notional Value		35,580				50,780
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(1,506)				(1,490)
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Gross Notional Value		29,977				26,312
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(622)				(503)
United Kingdom, Pounds
Gross Notional Value		6,682				18,995
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		$ (165)				$ (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	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	$ 533	$ 90
Other Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	147
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	2,044	1,731
Deferred Rent and Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	$ 249	$ 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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 321	$ (1,346)	$ 2,264	$ (1,345)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ (385)	$ 824	$ (784)	$ 1,589

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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax	$ 5,026	$ 9,400	$ (4,478)	$ 17,866
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,026	9,400	(4,478)	17,866
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL, pre-tax	706	(2,170)	2,332	(2,934)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL	527	(1,268)	1,565	(1,744)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax	5,732	7,230	(2,146)	14,932
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 5,553	$ 8,132	$ (2,913)	$ 16,122

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	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Accumulated unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$ (1,204)	$ (3,486)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(52,431)	(47,953)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (53,635)	$ (51,439)

Note 8 - Segment Information (D

Note 8 - Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 700,029	$ 701,833
UNITED STATES
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 386,195	386,195
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	55.00%
Europe [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 310,901	312,694
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	44.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 2,933	$ 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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Revenue from clients	$ 354,895	$ 335,231	$ 706,535	$ 664,372
Segment operating income	108,688	95,485	209,227	184,583
Total assets	1,464,994	1,472,492	1,464,994	1,472,492	$ 1,419,447
Capital expenditures	11,957	6,463	21,482	12,375
UNITED STATES
Revenue from clients	223,315	208,900	445,518	417,668
Segment operating income	45,696	38,527	89,537	79,298
Total assets	792,573	733,045	792,573	733,045
Capital expenditures	7,254	3,729	11,358	7,274
Europe [Member]
Revenue from clients	98,933	96,206	196,698	187,933
Segment operating income	43,248	36,993	82,337	69,963
Total assets	556,526	634,472	556,526	634,472
Capital expenditures	434	755	1,697	2,279
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue from clients	32,647	30,125	64,319	58,771
Segment operating income	19,744	19,965	37,353	35,322
Total assets	115,895	104,975	115,895	104,975
Capital expenditures	$ 4,269	$ 1,979	$ 8,427	$ 2,822

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2019
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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 701,833
Foreign currency translations	(1,804)
Ending Balance	700,029
UNITED STATES
Beginning Balance	386,195
Foreign currency translations
Ending Balance	386,195
Europe [Member]
Beginning Balance	312,694
Foreign currency translations	(1,793)
Ending Balance	310,901
Asia Pacific [Member]
Beginning Balance	2,944
Foreign currency translations	(11)
Ending Balance	$ 2,933

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (De

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	12 years 109 days
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 5,800	$ 6,200	$ 11,700	$ 12,400

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - I

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 247,442	$ 248,289
Accumulated Amortization	111,033	99,354
Net Carrying Amount	136,409	148,935
Data Content [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	34,135	33,992
Accumulated Amortization	21,835	20,990
Net Carrying Amount	12,300	13,002
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	98,148	98,882
Accumulated Amortization	32,801	29,387
Net Carrying Amount	65,347	69,495
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	106,231	106,505
Accumulated Amortization	50,837	44,231
Net Carrying Amount	55,394	62,274
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,860	4,840
Accumulated Amortization	2,815	2,381
Net Carrying Amount	2,045	2,459
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,068	4,070
Accumulated Amortization	2,745	2,365
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,323	$ 1,705

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - E

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
2019 (remaining six months)	$ 11,927
2020	23,216
2021	21,252
2022	18,666
2023	13,844
Thereafter	47,504
Total	$ 136,409

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_3

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 15, 2019	Mar. 19, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid	$ 0.64
Payments of Dividends, Total					$ 48,442	$ 43,406
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation					27,852	5,563
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation					$ 6,100	$ 1,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			447,709	0	447,709	0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount				0		0
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			206,417	309,800	206,417	309,800
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		6 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Balance (in shares)				38,192,586	39,023,000
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)				426,000	495,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(214,945)	(420,000)	(489,945)	(584,920)
Balance (in shares)		38,100,165	38,927,000	38,100,165	38,927,000
Repurchase of Common Stock from Employees [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	[1]			(28,000)	(6,000)
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)				(490,000)	(585,000)
[1]	For the six months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, the Company repurchased 27,852 and 5,563 shares, or $6.1 million and $1.0 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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Income available to common stockholders, net income (numerator)	$ 84,702	$ 53,137	$ 168,998	$ 123,516
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,055	38,991	38,081	39,038
Income available to common stockholders, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.23	$ 1.36	$ 4.44	$ 3.16
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock, weighted average common share (denominator) (in shares)	564	855	633	725
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, net income (numerator)	$ 84,702	$ 53,137	$ 168,998	$ 123,516
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,619	39,846	38,714	39,763
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.19	$ 1.33	$ 4.37	$ 3.11
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	2.23	1.36	4.44	3.16
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.19	$ 1.33	$ 4.37	$ 3.11

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019		Nov. 30, 2018	[2]	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized		10,000,000					10,000,000		10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01					$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance		0					0		0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized		150,000,000					150,000,000		150,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01					$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total		39,690,225					39,690,225		39,264,849
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired	13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance		1,590,060					1,590,060		1,072,263
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		214,945				420,000	489,945	584,920
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 44,143				$ 81,938	$ 104,584	$ 112,892
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 137,200					$ 137,200
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation							27,852	5,563
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation							$ 6,100	$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total		0					0		0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period		23,000	[1]	52,000			75,530	14,839
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired						13,292,689		13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	$ (1,700,000)					$ (1,697,206)		$ (1,697,206)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		214,945				420,000	489,945	585,026
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 44,143				$ 81,938	$ 104,584	$ 112,892
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired						13,292,689		13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	100					$ 133		$ 133
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	186,700					186,717		186,717
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount	$ 1,500,000					1,510,356		1,510,355
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
[1]	The majority of the vested restricted stock awards related to the final vesting of awards granted on February 9, 2015, which vested 100% on the four year anniversary date of the grant.
[2]	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 12 - Stockholders' Equit_3

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity - Dividends Declared (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.64	$ 0.56	$ 0.56
Record Date	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Total $ Amount	$ 24,385	$ 24,372	$ 21,799	$ 21,901
Payment Date	Mar. 19, 2019	Dec. 18, 2018	Mar. 20, 2018	Dec. 19, 2017

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_3

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Feb. 09, 2019	Dec. 19, 2017	Nov. 01, 2013	Jun. 30, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance					3,216,000	3,457,000		3,216,000		3,216,000	3,143,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance					$ 164.42	$ 162.68		$ 164.42		$ 164.42	$ 153.05
Share Price					$ 235.17			$ 235.17		$ 235.17
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total					$ 87,200,000			$ 87,200,000		$ 87,200,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition					3 years 109 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent					85.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate					10.00%			10.00%		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					12,624		14,805	25,719		34,394
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share					$ 199.36		$ 171.23	$ 198.33		$ 150.25
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance					243,223			243,223		243,223
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount					$ 2,600,000		$ 2,600,000	$ 5,200,000	$ 5,500,000
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value					$ 15,500,000		17,200,000	$ 26,300,000	$ 35,200,000
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					460,713			460,713		460,713
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance					$ 221.74			$ 221.74		$ 221.74
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number					1,200,000			1,200,000		1,200,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price					$ 138.41			$ 138.41		$ 138.41
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value					$ 116,500,000			$ 116,500,000		$ 116,500,000	$ 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, Options, Grants in Period, Gross								41,153
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						41,000			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		$ 212.66	$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance					107,000	131,000		107,000		107,000	143,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					5 years
Share Price					$ 235.17			$ 235.17		$ 235.17	$ 229.39
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					41,153
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					106,558			106,558		106,558
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total					$ 16,100,000			$ 16,100,000		$ 16,100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition								3 years 219 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested					25,100,000			$ 25,100,000		$ 25,100,000	$ 32,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Pre-Tax Intrinsic Value					$ 5,100,000		$ 700,000	$ 16,700,000	$ 2,700,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share Equivalent					2.5			2.5		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	Jan. 15, 2019	Jan. 12, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Balance (in shares)			3,457,000	3,143,000			3,143,000
Balance, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 162.68	$ 153.05			$ 153.05
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 207.84		$ 192.11		$ 221.74	$ 190.04
Exercised (in shares)			(207,000)	(117,000)
Exercised, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 136.30	$ 132.81
Forfeited (in shares)			(61,000)	(24,000)
Forfeited, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 152.19	$ 169.47
Balance (in shares)			3,216,000	3,457,000			3,216,000
Balance, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 164.42	$ 162.68			$ 164.42
Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)			6,115	454,598	15,363	553,942
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 207.84	$ 221.93	$ 192.11	$ 189.98
LTIP [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)			6,000	455,000
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 207.84	$ 221.93
Director Plan [Member]
Granted (in shares)	20,576	18,963	21,000
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 207.88

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	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
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	2,369	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	4,738
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	2,665	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	5,331
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment	2,961	[1]
Remaining Expense to be Recognized	$ 5,923
[1]	Amounts represent the cumulative catch-up adjustment to be recorded if there were a change in the vesting percentage as of February 28, 2019.

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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019
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				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019		Nov. 30, 2018		Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	131,000		143,000		143,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 172.48		$ 139.34		$ 139.34
Restricted stock granted (in shares)			41,000			961
Restricted stock granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)			$ 212.66		$ 212.66	$ 182.17
Restricted stock forfeited (in shares)	(1,000)		(1,000)
Restricted stock forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 184.64		$ 200.18
Restricted stock vested (in shares)	(23,000)	[1]	(52,000)	[2]	(75,530)	(14,839)
Restricted stock vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 136.58		$ 113.44
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	107,000		131,000		107,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 187.62		$ 172.48		$ 187.62
[1]	The majority of the vested restricted stock awards related to the final vesting of awards granted on February 9, 2015, which vested 100% on the four year anniversary date of the grant.
[2]	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) - shares		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
LTIP [Member]
Balance (in shares)		5,765,000	6,298,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]	65,000	25,000
Balance (in shares)		5,824,000	5,765,000
LTIP [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)			(455,000)
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	[2]		(103,000)
LTIP [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Granted (in shares)		(6,000)
Director Plan [Member]
Balance (in shares)		282,000	282,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]	3,000
Balance (in shares)		263,956	282,000
Director Plan [Member] | Non Performance Based [Member]
Granted (in shares)
Director Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	[2]
Director Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Granted (in shares)		(21,000)
[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	Jan. 15, 2019	Jan. 12, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total			$ 7,700			$ 7,900		$ 16,100		$ 15,400
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Total			$ 87,200					87,200			$ 87,200
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			3 years 109 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount			$ 0		$ 0			$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 207.84			$ 192.11		$ 221.74		$ 190.04
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 53.18			$ 48.82		$ 56.72		$ 48.29
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans			12,624			14,805		25,719			34,394
Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	20,576	18,963	21,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 207.88
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 42.77	$ 38.76
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant			263,956	282,000	282,000			263,956	282,000		263,956
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total			$ 500			$ 500		$ 1,000		$ 1,100
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 199.36			$ 171.23		$ 198.33		$ 150.25
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans			12,624			14,805		25,719		34,394
Non Performance Based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross			6,115	454,598		15,363	553,942
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price			$ 207.84	$ 221.93		$ 192.11	$ 189.98
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			53.18	56.77		$ 48.82	$ 48.27
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross								41,153
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				$ 212.66		$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				41,000						961

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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Expected life (years) (Year)
Dividend yield
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 53.18	$ 48.82	$ 56.72	$ 48.29
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 207.84	$ 192.11	$ 221.74	$ 190.04
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price
Minimum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	2.48%	1.28%	1.28%	1.28%
Term structure of volatility	18.00%	19.00%	18.00%	19.00%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 53.18	$ 48.82	$ 56.72	$ 48.29
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 207.84	$ 192.11	$ 221.74	$ 190.04
Maximum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	3.14%	2.41%	3.14%	2.41%
Expected life (years) (Year)	7 years 36 days	7 years 146 days	7 years 36 days	7 years 146 days
Term structure of volatility	25.00%	29.00%	29.00%	29.00%
Dividend yield	1.15%	1.32%	1.16%	1.32%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 53.18	$ 48.82	$ 56.72	$ 48.29
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 207.84	$ 192.11	$ 221.74	$ 190.04
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price	25.60%	25.40%	25.60%	25.40%

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)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Expected life (Year)
Dividend yield
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Risk-free interest rate	2.51%	2.34%
Expected life (Year)	5 years 146 days	5 years 146 days
Expected volatility	20.50%	19.70%
Dividend yield	1.17%	1.16%

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_6

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Weighted Average Assumptions, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Expected life (Year)
Dividend yield
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 53.18	$ 48.82	$ 56.72	$ 48.29
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Risk-free interest rate	2.42%	1.45%	2.35%	1.26%
Expected life (Year)	90 days	90 days	90 days	90 days
Expected volatility	12.47%	13.90%	10.68%	10.52%
Dividend yield	1.09%	1.11%	1.10%	1.29%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 40.45	$ 35.02	$ 39.52	$ 29.76

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings Income Tax Expense	$ 1,100	$ 2,300	$ 23,200
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent				21.00%	35.00%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability			$ 2,200
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	(2,400)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	10,986					$ 9,223
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$ 1,300

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provis

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Income before income taxes	$ 104,349	$ 92,213	$ 200,292	$ 178,392
Provision for income taxes	$ 19,647	$ 39,076	$ 31,294	$ 54,876
Effective tax rate	18.80%	42.40%	15.60%	30.80%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Receivable reserve	$ 571	$ 599
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	3,110	1,032
Deferred rent	7,410	7,711
Stock-based compensation	13,333	14,827
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	(25,269)	(24,059)
Other	7,582	9,606
Total deferred tax assets	6,737	9,716
Stock-based compensation	(1,077)	(946)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	20,368	22,429
Other	929	(293)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 20,220	$ 21,190

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 9,223
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,493
Additions for tax positions of prior years	270
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 10,986

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) - Minimum [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Open tax years	2015 2016 2017 2018
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Open tax years	2015 2016 2017 2018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member]
Open tax years	2015 2016 2017 2018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Open tax years	2016 2017 2018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany [Member]
Open tax years	2017 2018

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2019	Mar. 17, 2017	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2019	Feb. 28, 2018
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities, Total			$ 5,100	$ 3,600	$ 9,900	$ 7,000
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
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount					$ 0
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	$ 575,000
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%
The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	750,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Of Additional Borrowings	500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Amount Required for Additional Borrowings	$ 25,000
The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.875%

Note 16 - Debt - Debt Obligatio

Note 16 - Debt - Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 574,848	$ 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		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)ft²	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2019USD ($)ft²	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 14, 2018ft²
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 14,200	$ 13,500	$ 27,600	$ 26,500
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	36,420		36,420		$ 38,989
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 3,300		$ 3,300
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed					$ 79,000
Largest Individual Client Percent Of Total Subscriptions	3.00%		3.00%
Percentage of Subscription from Ten Largest Clients					15.00%
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Ending Balance	$ 5,400		$ 5,400		$ 3,500
Deferred Rent [Member]
Other Liabilities, Total	36,900		36,900		39,400
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	$ 33,100		$ 33,100		$ 33,600
Non-cancelable Operating Lease [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	2,015,000		2,015,000
Norwalk Connecticut [Member]
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	202,000		202,000			173,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
2019 (remaining six months)	$ 21,353
2020	40,747
2021	38,723
2022	36,118
2023	34,001
Thereafter	252,132
Total	$ 423,074

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Thousands	Mar. 29, 2019USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 750,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Of Additional Borrowings	500,000
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Amount Required for Additional Borrowings	25,000
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit	$ 575,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.875%