FactSet Research Systems (FDS) 10-Q 10 Jul 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Jun. 28, 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)		38,255,947
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Revenues	$ 364,533	$ 339,911	$ 1,071,068	$ 1,004,283
Operating expenses
Cost of services	163,832	165,073	495,716	489,829
Selling, general and administrative	83,461	81,573	248,885	236,606
Total operating expenses	247,293	246,646	744,601	726,435
Operating income	117,240	93,265	326,467	277,848
Other expense
Interest expense, net of interest income	3,856	3,754	12,791	9,945
Income before income taxes	113,384	89,511	313,676	267,903
Provision for income taxes	21,119	14,765	52,413	69,641
Net income	$ 92,265	$ 74,746	$ 261,263	$ 198,262
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.41	$ 1.94	$ 6.85	$ 5.10
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.37	$ 1.91	$ 6.73	$ 5.01
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,223	38,594	38,128	38,890
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,993	39,104	38,807	39,543

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Net income		$ 92,265	$ 74,746	$ 261,263	$ 198,262
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges*	[1]	(160)	(2,361)	1,405	(4,105)
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(11,326)	(20,126)	(15,804)	(2,260)
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(11,486)	(22,487)	(14,399)	(6,365)
Comprehensive income		$ 80,779	$ 52,259	$ 246,864	$ 191,897
[1]	For the three months ended May 31, 2019, the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges was net of a tax benefit of $65. For the nine months ended May 31, 2019, the unrealized gain on cash flow hedges was net of a tax expense of $702. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2018, the unrealized loss on cash flow hedges was net of a tax benefit of $976 and $2,166, respectively.

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Tax expense on the net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	$ 65	$ 976	$ 702	$ 2,166

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 323,960	$ 208,623
Investments	26,355	29,259
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $5,254 at May 31, 2019 and $3,490 at August 31, 2018	153,461	156,639
Prepaid taxes	10,365	6,274
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35,030	30,121
Total current assets	549,171	430,916
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	105,287	100,545
Goodwill	690,956	701,833
Intangible assets, net	129,205	148,935
Deferred taxes	5,997	9,716
Other assets	31,285	27,502
TOTAL ASSETS	1,511,901	1,419,447
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	67,174	72,059
Accrued compensation	42,515	66,479
Deferred fees	50,509	49,700
Taxes payable	3,820	8,453
Dividends payable	27,506	24,443
Total current liabilities	191,524	221,134
Long-term debt	574,129	574,775
Deferred taxes	19,006	21,190
Deferred fees	11,750	7,833
Taxes payable	24,323	29,626
Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities	36,760	38,989
TOTAL LIABILITIES	857,492	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, 39,982,823 and 39,264,849 shares issued, 38,217,763 and 38,192,586 shares outstanding at May 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively	400	393
Additional paid-in capital	781,705	667,531
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,765,060 and 1,072,263 shares at May 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively	(371,722)	(213,428)
Retained earnings	309,147	122,843
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(65,121)	(51,439)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	654,409	525,900
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 1,511,901	$ 1,419,447

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, reserves	$ 5,254	$ 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)	39,982,823	39,264,849
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	38,217,763	38,192,586
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	1,765,060	1,072,263

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 261,263	$ 198,262
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	43,943	42,848
Stock-based compensation expense	24,135	23,241
Deferred income taxes	1,294	848
Loss on sale of assets	195	18
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	3,112	3,067
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(4,783)	3,423
Accrued compensation	(23,672)	(20,629)
Deferred fees	4,826	13,027
Taxes payable, net of prepaid taxes	(2,232)	25,928
Other, net	(2,757)	(10,691)
Net cash provided by operating activities	305,324	279,342
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of investments	(8,180)	(9,608)
Proceeds from maturity or sale of investments	11,543	9,872
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of proceeds from dispositions	(32,906)	(18,375)
Net cash used in investing activities	(29,543)	(18,111)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividend payments	(75,769)	(65,037)
Repurchases of common stock	(158,294)	(235,869)
Repayment of debt	(575,000)
Proceeds from debt	575,000
Other financing activities	(901)	2,218
Proceeds from employee stock plans	78,926	57,529
Net cash used by financing activities	(156,038)	(241,159)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,406)	(1,742)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	115,337	18,330
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	208,623	194,731
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 323,960	$ 213,061

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					198,262		198,262
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(6,365)	(6,365)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		557,075		106
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 6	64,634	$ (19)			64,621
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		15,063		5,563
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (1,014)			$ (1,014)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				1,204,920			1,204,920
Repurchases of common stock				$ (234,836)			$ (234,836)
Stock-based compensation expense			23,241				23,241
Dividends declared					(68,267)		(68,267)
Retirement of treasury shares (in shares)		(13,292,689)		(13,292,689)
Retirement of treasury shares		$ (133)	(186,717)	$ 1,697,205	(1,510,355)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2018		39,124,581		740,000
Balance at May. 31, 2018		$ 391	642,906	$ (145,342)	78,463	(41,085)	535,333
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
Net income					74,746		74,746
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(22,487)	(22,487)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		77,204
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 1	9,691				9,692
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		224
Vesting of restricted stock
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				620,000			620,000
Repurchases of common stock				$ (121,963)			$ (121,963)
Stock-based compensation expense			7,821				7,821
Dividends declared					(24,566)		(24,566)
Retirement of treasury shares (in shares)
Retirement of treasury shares
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2018		39,124,581		740,000
Balance at May. 31, 2018		$ 391	642,906	$ (145,342)	78,463	(41,085)	535,333
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					261,263		261,263
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(14,399)	(14,399)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		642,444
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 7	90,039				90,046
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)		75,530		27,852
Vesting of restricted stock				$ (6,155)			$ (6,155)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				664,945			664,945
Repurchases of common stock				$ (152,139)			$ (152,139)
Stock-based compensation expense			24,135				24,135
Dividends declared					(76,263)		(76,263)
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards*	[1]				1,304	717	2,021
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2019		39,982,823		1,765,060
Balance at May. 31, 2019		$ 400	781,705	$ (371,722)	309,147	(65,121)	654,409
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
Net income					92,265		92,265
Other comprehensive (loss) income						(11,486)	(11,486)
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)		292,598
Common stock issued for employee stock plans		$ 3	41,172				41,175
Vesting of restricted stock (in shares)
Vesting of restricted stock
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				175,000			175,000
Repurchases of common stock				$ (47,555)			$ (47,555)
Stock-based compensation expense			7,995				7,995
Dividends declared					(27,506)		(27,506)
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2019		39,982,823		1,765,060
Balance at May. 31, 2019		$ 400	$ 781,705	$ (371,722)	$ 309,147	$ (65,121)	$ 654,409
[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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. 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 clients 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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. FactSet conducts business globally and is managed on a geographic basis. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes of FactSet and its wholly-owned subsidiaries included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 10 X. not In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments, transactions or events discretely impacting the interim periods considered necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations, equity and cash flows. The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 August 31, 2018, October 30, 2018. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued. Reclassification Certain comparative figures in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS As of May 31, 2019, no first nine 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 May 31, 2019

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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 nine May 31, 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 May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 U.S. $ 226,961 $ 210,308 $ 672,479 $ 627,976 Europe 102,499 98,856 299,197 286,789 Asia Pacific 35,073 30,747 99,392 89,518 Total Revenue $ 364,533 $ 339,911 $ 1,071,068 $ 1,004,283

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018. (a) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following tables show by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018. not 1 2 Fair Value Measurements at May 31, 2019 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 100,249 $ — $ — $ 100,249 Mutual funds (2) — 19,111 — 19,111 Certificates of deposit (3) — 7,244 — 7,244 Derivative instruments (4) — 294 — 294 Total assets measured at fair value $ 100,249 $ 26,649 $ — $ 126,898 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,131 $ — $ 2,131 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,131 $ — $ 2,131 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. 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 sheets. ( 2 The Company’s mutual funds have a fair value based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the mutual funds, allocated to each share of the mutual fund using a net asset value approach. The fair value of the underlying investments is based on observable inputs. As such, the Company’s mutual funds are classified as Level 2 included as Investments (short-term) on the consolidated balance sheets. ( 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 ( 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-Recurring Basis Certain assets, including Goodwill and Intangible assets, and liabilities, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not may nine May 31, 2019, no (c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes Only As of May 31, 2019, August 31, 2018, $575.0 2

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	6. 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 hedge is settled. There was no first nine 2019 2018, no As of May 31, 2019, • Philippine Peso 75% fourth 2020. • Indian Rupee 75% fourth 2019, 50% first 2020 third 2020, 25% fourth 2020. • Euro 75% first 2020, 50% second 2020, 25% third 2020. • British Pound Sterling 50% third 2020. The following is a summary of all hedging positions and corresponding fair values: Currency Hedged Gross Notional Value Fair Value Asset (Liability) (in thousands, in U.S. dollars) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 32,000 $ 52,000 $ 294 $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 26,830 50,780 (1,008 ) (1,490 ) Euro 44,748 26,312 (431 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 27,173 18,995 (692 ) (723 ) Total $ 130,751 $ 148,087 $ (1,837 ) $ (3,946 ) As of May 31, 2019, ₱1.7 ₨1.8 €39.3 £20.8 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 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 278 $ 90 Other Assets $ 16 $ — Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,105 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 26 $ 2,305 All derivatives were designated as hedging instruments as of May 31, 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 May 31, 2019 2018, (in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion) Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 into Income (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (822 ) $ (2,296 ) SG&A $ (597 ) $ 1,041 The following table provides the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships for the nine May 31, 2019 2018, (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion) Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 into Income (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,442 $ (3,640 ) SG&A $ (1,381 ) $ 2,631 No May 31, 2019, $1.8 12 Offsetting of Derivative Instruments FactSet’s master netting and other similar arrangements with its respective counterparties allow for net settlement under certain conditions. As of May 31, 2019, August 31, 2018, no

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Lo

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	7. The components of Other comprehensive loss for the three May 31, 2019 2018 May 31, 2019 May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (11,326 ) $ (11,326 ) $ (20,126 ) $ (20,126 ) Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (225 ) (160 ) (3,337 ) (2,361 ) Other comprehensive income $ (11,551 ) $ (11,486 ) $ (23,463 ) $ (22,487 ) The components of Other comprehensive loss for the nine May 31, 2019 2018 May 31, 2019 May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (15,804 ) $ (15,804 ) $ (2,260 ) $ (2,260 ) Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 2,107 1,405 (6,271 ) (4,105 ) Other comprehensive loss $ (13,697 ) $ (14,399 ) $ (8,531 ) $ (6,365 ) The components of AOCL are as follows: (in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,365 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (63,756 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (65,121 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information

Note 8 - Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	8. 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 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 May 31, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 226,961 $ 102,499 $ 35,073 $ 364,533 Segment operating income $ 51,012 $ 44,793 $ 21,435 $ 117,240 Total assets $ 820,078 $ 569,609 $ 122,214 $ 1,511,901 Capital expenditures $ 8,664 $ 439 $ 2,321 $ 11,424 For the three months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 210,308 $ 98,856 $ 30,747 $ 339,911 Segment operating income $ 37,986 $ 37,381 $ 17,898 $ 93,265 Total assets $ 728,517 $ 572,867 $ 105,788 $ 1,407,172 Capital expenditures $ 2,830 $ 537 $ 2,633 $ 6,000 (in thousands) For the nine months ended May 31, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 672,479 $ 299,197 $ 99,392 $ 1,071,068 Segment operating income $ 140,549 $ 127,130 $ 58,788 $ 326,467 Capital expenditures $ 20,022 $ 2,136 $ 10,748 $ 32,906 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 627,976 $ 286,789 $ 89,518 $ 1,004,283 Segment operating income $ 117,285 $ 107,344 $ 53,219 $ 277,848 Capital expenditures $ 10,104 $ 2,816 $ 5,455 $ 18,375

Note 9 - Goodwill

Note 9 - Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine May 31, 2019 (in thousands) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 312,694 $ 2,944 $ 701,833 Foreign currency translations — (10,940 ) 63 (10,877 ) Balance at May 31, 2019 $ 386,195 $ 301,754 $ 3,007 $ 690,956 Goodwill is not three no fourth 2018, no

Note 10 - Intangible Assets

Note 10 - Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	10. FactSet’s identifiable intangible assets consist of acquired content databases, client relationships, software technology, non-compete agreements and trade names resulting from previous acquisitions, which have been fully integrated into the Company’s operations. The weighted average useful life of FactSet’s acquired identifiable intangible assets at May 31, 2019 12.4 no first nine 2019. No no The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization totals related to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are as follows: At May 31, 2019 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 32,922 $ 21,537 $ 11,385 Client relationships 96,713 34,118 62,595 Software technology 106,085 53,813 52,272 Non-compete agreements 4,815 2,977 1,838 Trade names 4,021 2,906 1,115 Total $ 244,556 $ 115,351 $ 129,205 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 $6.0 $6.2 three May 31, 2019 2018, $17.7 $18.6 nine May 31, 2019 2018, May 31, 2019, five Fiscal Year (in thousands) Estimated Amortization Expense 2019 (remaining three months) $ 5,866 2020 22,871 2021 21,529 2022 18,759 2023 13,670 Thereafter 46,510 Total $ 129,205

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earn

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	11. On May 17, 2019, $0.72 $27.5 June 18, 2019 May 31, 2019. Shares of common stock outstanding were as follows: Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of year at September 1, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 719 572 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (28 ) (5 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (665 ) (1,205 ) Balance at May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 38,218 38,385 ( 1 For the nine May 31, 2019 and 2018, repurchased 27,852 and 5,563 shares, or $6.2 $1.0 A reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in the basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") computations is as follows: (in thousands, except per share data) Net Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount For the three months ended May 31, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 92,265 38,223 $ 2.41 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 770 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 92,265 38,993 $ 2.37 For the three months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 74,746 38,594 $ 1.94 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 510 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 74,746 39,104 $ 1.91 For the nine months ended May 31, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 261,263 38,128 $ 6.85 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 679 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 261,263 38,807 $ 6.73 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,262 38,890 $ 5.10 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 653 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,262 39,543 $ 5.01 Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards. There were 1,810 three nine May 31, 2019, no three nine May 31, 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 nine May 31, 2019, 206,417. three nine May 31, 2018, 249,443.

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred Stock At May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018, 10,000,000 $0.01 no may one Common Stock At May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018, 150,000,000 $0.01 39,982,823 39,264,849 Treasury Stock On January 31, 2018, 13,292,689 $1.7 January 31, 2018. $0.1 $186.7 $1.5 May 31, 2019, August 31, 2018, 1,765,060 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 May 31, 2019 2018, 175,000 $47.6 620,000 $122.0 nine May 31, 2019 2018, 664,945 $152.1 1,204,920 $234.8 May 31, 2019, $89.6 No no On June 24, 2019, $210.0 $299.6 Restricted Stock Restricted stock awards entitle the holder to shares of common stock as the awards vest over time. During the first nine 2019, 75,530 May 31, 2019 27,852 $6.2 15,063 May 31, 2018 5,563 $1.0 Dividends The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the first nine 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 Third Quarter $ 0.72 May 31, 2019 $ 27,506 June 18, 2019 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,902 December 19, 2017 Second Quarter $ 0.56 February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018 Third Quarter $ 0.64 May 31, 2018 $ 24,566 June 19, 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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	13. Stock Option Awards The FactSet Research Systems Inc. Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated (the "Long Term Incentive Plan" or "LTIP") provides for the grant of share-based awards, including stock options and restricted stock awards to employees of FactSet. The expiration date of the Long Term Incentive Plan is December 19, 2027. not ten five not may Stock Option Activity During the first nine 2019, 463,033 $221.97 nine May 31, 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 employee grant 455 221.93 Exercised (117 ) 132.81 Forfeited (24 ) 169.47 Balance at November 30, 2018 3,457 $ 162.68 Granted – non-performance-based employee grant 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 Granted – non-performance-based employee grant 2 267.02 Exercised (279 ) 137.82 Forfeited (73 ) 168.42 Balance at May 31, 2019 2,866 $ 167.00 The total number of in-the-money options exercisable as of May 31, 2019 0.9 $138.85. May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 $131.2 $105.3 May 31, 2019 $278.20 The total pre-tax intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three May 31, 2019 2018 $32.1 $5.2 nine May 31, 2019 2018 $58.4 $40.3 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 June 2017 In connection with the acquisition of BISAM, FactSet granted 206,417 June 2017. 40% second 20% March 31, 2019. third 2019, not March 31, 2019, no three nine May 31, 2019. 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 nine 2019, 41,418 $212.94. 5.0 May 31, 2019, 104,136 $14.9 3.4 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 Granted — $ — Forfeited (3 ) $ 177.29 Vested — $ — Balance at May 31, 2019 104 $ 180.09 ( 1 The majority of the vested restricted stock awards related to the final vesting of awards granted on November 1, 2013, which cliff vested 60% three years on November 1, 2016 40% 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 May 31, 2019, August 31, 2018, $29.0 $32.8 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 $278.20 $229.39, No three May 31, 2019. three May 31, 2018 $0.1 nine May 31, 2019 2018 $16.7 $2.8 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 Granted – non-performance-based options (2 ) — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (1 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 80 — Balance at May 31, 2019 5,901 264 ( 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 May 31, 2019, 13,350 $201.54 16,312 $170.86 three May 31, 2018. nine May 31, 2019, 39,069 $199.43 50,706 $156.88 nine May 31, 2018. May 31, 2019, 229,873 Employee Benefit Plans FactSet sponsors benefit plans for the majority of its domestic and foreign employees. The Company contributed $3.0 three May 31, 2019 2018. nine May 31, 2019 2018, $8.2 $8.5 not

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	14. During the three May 31, 2019 2018, $8.0 $7.8 nine May 31, 2019 2018, $24.1 $23.2 May 31, 2019, $80.0 3.1 no three nine May 31, 2019 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 binomial model is affected by the Company’s stock price, as well as, assumptions regarding several variables, which include, but are not Q1 2019 454,598 $221.93 $56.77 Q2 2019 6,115 $207.84 $53.18 Q3 2019 2,320 $267.02 $68.33 Q1 2018 553,942 $189.98 $48.27 Q2 2018 15,363 $192.11 $48.82 Q3 2018 There were no three May 31, 2018. The weighted average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted was determined using the binomial model with the following weighted average assumptions: Three Months Ended May 31, 2019 2018* Term structure of risk-free interest rate 2.48% - 3.14 % — Expected life (years) 7.1 — Term structure of volatility 18% - 25 % — Dividend yield 1.15 % — Weighted average estimated fair value $ 68.33 — Weighted average exercise price $ 267.02 — Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % — * There were no three May 31, 2018. Nine Months Ended May 31, 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 1.15 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 56.78 $ 48.29 Weighted average exercise price $ 221.97 $ 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 May 31, 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 Black-Scholes model is affected by the Company’s stock price, as well as, assumptions regarding several variables, which include, but are not Fiscal 2019 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 nine 2019, 41,418 $212.94. first nine 2018, 961 $182.17. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fair Value Determinations During the three May 31, 2019, 13,350 $201.54 16,312 $170.86 three May 31, 2018. nine May 31, 2019, 39,069 $199.43 50,706 $156.88 nine May 31, 2018. $0.6 three May 31, 2019 2018. $1.6 nine May 31, 2019 2018. The weighted average estimated fair value for the shares repurchased under the ESPP was calculated using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: Three Months Ended May 31, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.43 % 1.81 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.58 % 10.07 % Dividend yield 1.21 % 1.26 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 40.11 $ 34.39 Nine Months Ended May 31, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.38 % 1.43 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.65 % 10.38 % Dividend yield 1.13 % 1.28 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 39.73 $ 31.25 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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	15. 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 May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Income before income taxes $ 113,384 $ 89,511 $ 313,676 $ 267,903 Provision for income taxes $ 21,119 $ 14,765 $ 52,413 $ 69,641 Effective tax rate 18.6 % 16.5 % 16.7 % 26.0 % 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 nine May 31, 2019 The provision for income taxes increased for the three May 31, 2019, three May 31, 2019 $4.5 The provision for income taxes decreased for the nine May 31, 2019 one $23.2 nine May 31, 2018, nine May 31, 2019. $3.4 nine May 31, 2019. 35% 21%, January 1, 2018. nine May 31, 2019, first nine 2018 $2.2 nine May 31, 2019. $4.5 nine May 31, 2019 FactSet has finalized the accounting for the tax effects of the TCJA with respect to the one second 2019. 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) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 757 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 4,000 1,032 Deferred rent 7,576 7,711 Stock-based compensation 12,938 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (26,370 ) (24,059 ) Other 7,096 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 5,997 $ 9,716 The significant components of Deferred tax liabilities recorded within the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,020 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 19,096 22,429 Other 930 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 19,006 $ 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 May 31, 2019, $10.1 $1.0 may 12 no not 12 The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the first nine 2019: (in thousands) Unrecognized income tax benefits at August 31, 2018 $ 9,223 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 490 Additions for tax positions of prior years 388 Unrecognized income tax benefits at May 31, 2019 $ 10,101 In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax filings are subject to audit by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. At May 31, 2019, Major Tax Jurisdictions Open Tax Years U.S. Federal 2016 through 2018 State (various) 2016 through 2018 Europe United Kingdom 2017 through 2018 France 2016 through 2018 Germany 2016 through 2018

Note 16 - Debt

Note 16 - Debt	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	16. DEBT FactSet’s debt obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ 575,000 2019 Revolving Credit Facility (maturity date of March 29, 2024) $ 575,000 $ — On March 29, 2019, 2019 "2019 2019 $750.0 "2019 may 2019 March 29, 2024. 2019 $500.0 $25.0 Borrowings under the loan bear interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to the daily LIBOR rate plus a spread using a debt leverage pricing grid, currently at 0.875%. $575.0 $750.0 2019 0.10% 2019 On March 29, 2019 2019 2017 $575.0 no All outstanding loan amounts are reported as Long-term debt within the consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2019. three May 31, 2019 2018, $5.2 $4.3 nine May 31, 2019 2018, $15.1 $11.3 three May 31, 2019, $0.9 2019 2019 The 2019 2019 2019 May 31, 2019.

Note 17 - Commitments and Conti

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not i.e. Lease Commitments Including new lease agreements executed during the nine May 31, 2019, 1,846,000 2035. May 31, 2019 (in thousands) Years ended August 31, Minimum Lease Payments 2019 (remaining three months) $ 10,353 2020 40,927 2021 39,286 2022 36,127 2023 34,021 Thereafter 250,102 Total $ 410,816 For the three May 31, 2019 2018, $15.5 $14.1 nine May 31, 2019 2018, $43.1 $40.6 May 31, 2019, $37.4 $39.4 August 31, 2018. $33.8 $33.6 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018, Approximately $3.3 May 31, 2019. May 31, 2019, Purchase Commitments with Suppliers Purchase obligations represent payments due in future periods for 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 nine 2019. Contingencies Income Taxes Uncertain income tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, refer to 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 May 31, 2019, not Sales Tax Matters In the third 2018, not May 31, 2019. not 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. No 10% May 31, 2019, 3% ten not 15% August 31, 2018. May 31, 2019, $5.3 $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% nine May 31, 2019 2018,

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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 May 31, 2019

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 U.S. $ 226,961 $ 210,308 $ 672,479 $ 627,976 Europe 102,499 98,856 299,197 286,789 Asia Pacific 35,073 30,747 99,392 89,518 Total Revenue $ 364,533 $ 339,911 $ 1,071,068 $ 1,004,283

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (T

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at May 31, 2019 (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Corporate money market funds (1) $ 100,249 $ — $ — $ 100,249 Mutual funds (2) — 19,111 — 19,111 Certificates of deposit (3) — 7,244 — 7,244 Derivative instruments (4) — 294 — 294 Total assets measured at fair value $ 100,249 $ 26,649 $ — $ 126,898 Liabilities Derivative instruments (4) $ — $ 2,131 $ — $ 2,131 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ 2,131 $ — $ 2,131 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)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]	Currency Hedged Gross Notional Value Fair Value Asset (Liability) (in thousands, in U.S. dollars) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Philippine Peso $ 32,000 $ 52,000 $ 294 $ (1,230 ) Indian Rupee 26,830 50,780 (1,008 ) (1,490 ) Euro 44,748 26,312 (431 ) (503 ) British Pound Sterling 27,173 18,995 (692 ) (723 ) Total $ 130,751 $ 148,087 $ (1,837 ) $ (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 May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 278 $ 90 Other Assets $ 16 $ — Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,105 $ 1,731 Deferred rent and other non-current liabilities $ 26 $ 2,305
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion) Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 into Income (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ (822 ) $ (2,296 ) SG&A $ (597 ) $ 1,041 (in thousands) Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income (Effective Portion) Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2019 2018 into Income (Effective Portion) 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,442 $ (3,640 ) SG&A $ (1,381 ) $ 2,631

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _2

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	May 31, 2019 May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (11,326 ) $ (11,326 ) $ (20,126 ) $ (20,126 ) Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL (225 ) (160 ) (3,337 ) (2,361 ) Other comprehensive income $ (11,551 ) $ (11,486 ) $ (23,463 ) $ (22,487 ) May 31, 2019 May 31, 2018 (in thousands) Pre-tax Net of tax Pre-tax Net of tax Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (15,804 ) $ (15,804 ) $ (2,260 ) $ (2,260 ) Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL 2,107 1,405 (6,271 ) (4,105 ) Other comprehensive loss $ (13,697 ) $ (14,399 ) $ (8,531 ) $ (6,365 )
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Accumulated unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax $ (1,365 ) $ (3,486 ) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments (63,756 ) (47,953 ) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (65,121 ) $ (51,439 )

Note 8 - Segment Information (T

Note 8 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) For the three months ended May 31, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 226,961 $ 102,499 $ 35,073 $ 364,533 Segment operating income $ 51,012 $ 44,793 $ 21,435 $ 117,240 Total assets $ 820,078 $ 569,609 $ 122,214 $ 1,511,901 Capital expenditures $ 8,664 $ 439 $ 2,321 $ 11,424 For the three months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 210,308 $ 98,856 $ 30,747 $ 339,911 Segment operating income $ 37,986 $ 37,381 $ 17,898 $ 93,265 Total assets $ 728,517 $ 572,867 $ 105,788 $ 1,407,172 Capital expenditures $ 2,830 $ 537 $ 2,633 $ 6,000 (in thousands) For the nine months ended May 31, 2019 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 672,479 $ 299,197 $ 99,392 $ 1,071,068 Segment operating income $ 140,549 $ 127,130 $ 58,788 $ 326,467 Capital expenditures $ 20,022 $ 2,136 $ 10,748 $ 32,906 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Revenue from clients $ 627,976 $ 286,789 $ 89,518 $ 1,004,283 Segment operating income $ 117,285 $ 107,344 $ 53,219 $ 277,848 Capital expenditures $ 10,104 $ 2,816 $ 5,455 $ 18,375

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 9 - Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) U.S. Europe Asia Pacific Total Balance at August 31, 2018 $ 386,195 $ 312,694 $ 2,944 $ 701,833 Foreign currency translations — (10,940 ) 63 (10,877 ) Balance at May 31, 2019 $ 386,195 $ 301,754 $ 3,007 $ 690,956

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Ta

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	At May 31, 2019 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Data content $ 32,922 $ 21,537 $ 11,385 Client relationships 96,713 34,118 62,595 Software technology 106,085 53,813 52,272 Non-compete agreements 4,815 2,977 1,838 Trade names 4,021 2,906 1,115 Total $ 244,556 $ 115,351 $ 129,205 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 three months) $ 5,866 2020 22,871 2021 21,529 2022 18,759 2023 13,670 Thereafter 46,510 Total $ 129,205

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_2

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of year at September 1, 2018 and 2017, respectively 38,192 39,023 Common stock issued for employee stock plans 719 572 Repurchase of common stock from employees (1) (28 ) (5 ) Repurchase of common stock under the share repurchase program (665 ) (1,205 ) Balance at May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 38,218 38,385
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]	(in thousands, except per share data) Net Income (Numerator) Weighted Average Common Shares (Denominator) Per Share Amount For the three months ended May 31, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 92,265 38,223 $ 2.41 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 770 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 92,265 38,993 $ 2.37 For the three months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 74,746 38,594 $ 1.94 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 510 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 74,746 39,104 $ 1.91 For the nine months ended May 31, 2019 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 261,263 38,128 $ 6.85 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 679 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 261,263 38,807 $ 6.73 For the nine months ended May 31, 2018 Basic EPS Income available to common stockholders $ 198,262 38,890 $ 5.10 Diluted EPS Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock 653 Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 198,262 39,543 $ 5.01

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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 Third Quarter $ 0.72 May 31, 2019 $ 27,506 June 18, 2019 Fiscal 2018 First Quarter $ 0.56 November 30, 2017 $ 21,902 December 19, 2017 Second Quarter $ 0.56 February 28, 2018 $ 21,799 March 20, 2018 Third Quarter $ 0.64 May 31, 2018 $ 24,566 June 19, 2018

Note 13 - Employee Stock Opti_2

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option and Stock Appreciation Rights, 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 employee grant 455 221.93 Exercised (117 ) 132.81 Forfeited (24 ) 169.47 Balance at November 30, 2018 3,457 $ 162.68 Granted – non-performance-based employee grant 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 Granted – non-performance-based employee grant 2 267.02 Exercised (279 ) 137.82 Forfeited (73 ) 168.42 Balance at May 31, 2019 2,866 $ 167.00
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, 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 Granted — $ — Forfeited (3 ) $ 177.29 Vested — $ — Balance at May 31, 2019 104 $ 180.09
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 Granted – non-performance-based options (2 ) — Restricted stock awards granted (1) (1 ) — Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (2) 80 — Balance at May 31, 2019 5,901 264

Note 14 - Stock-based Compens_2

Note 14 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 31, 2019 2018* Term structure of risk-free interest rate 2.48% - 3.14 % — Expected life (years) 7.1 — Term structure of volatility 18% - 25 % — Dividend yield 1.15 % — Weighted average estimated fair value $ 68.33 — Weighted average exercise price $ 267.02 — Fair value as a percentage of exercise price 25.6 % — Nine Months Ended May 31, 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 1.15 % 1.32 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 56.78 $ 48.29 Weighted average exercise price $ 221.97 $ 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 May 31, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.43 % 1.81 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.58 % 10.07 % Dividend yield 1.21 % 1.26 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 40.11 $ 34.39 Nine Months Ended May 31, 2019 2018 Risk-free interest rate 2.38 % 1.43 % Expected life (months) 3 3 Expected volatility 10.65 % 10.38 % Dividend yield 1.13 % 1.28 % Weighted average estimated fair value $ 39.73 $ 31.25
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)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, (in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Income before income taxes $ 113,384 $ 89,511 $ 313,676 $ 267,903 Provision for income taxes $ 21,119 $ 14,765 $ 52,413 $ 69,641 Effective tax rate 18.6 % 16.5 % 16.7 % 26.0 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax assets: Receivable reserve $ 757 $ 599 Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements 4,000 1,032 Deferred rent 7,576 7,711 Stock-based compensation 12,938 14,827 Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology (26,370 ) (24,059 ) Other 7,096 9,606 Total deferred tax assets $ 5,997 $ 9,716 (in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 Deferred tax liabilities: Stock-based compensation $ (1,020 ) $ (946 ) Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology 19,096 22,429 Other 930 (293 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ 19,006 $ 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 490 Additions for tax positions of prior years 388 Unrecognized income tax benefits at May 31, 2019 $ 10,101
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]	Major Tax Jurisdictions Open Tax Years U.S. Federal 2016 through 2018 State (various) 2016 through 2018 Europe United Kingdom 2017 through 2018 France 2016 through 2018 Germany 2016 through 2018

Note 16 - Debt (Tables)

Note 16 - Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	(in thousands) May 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ 575,000 2019 Revolving Credit Facility (maturity date of March 29, 2024) $ 575,000 $ —

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 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 three months) $ 10,353 2020 40,927 2021 39,286 2022 36,127 2023 34,021 Thereafter 250,102 Total $ 410,816

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pr_2

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, before Tax	$ 2.5
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax, Total	$ 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (D

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, before Tax	$ 2.5
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax, Total	$ 2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Revenues	$ 364,533	$ 339,911	$ 1,071,068	$ 1,004,283
UNITED STATES
Revenues	226,961	210,308	672,479	627,976
Europe [Member]
Revenues	102,499	98,856	299,197	286,789
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues	$ 35,073	$ 30,747	$ 99,392	$ 89,518

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (D

Note 5 - Fair Value Measures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
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		May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	$ 294	$ 90
Total assets measured at fair value		126,898	29,424
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,131	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,131	4,036
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	100,249	75
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,111	18,668
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	7,244	10,591
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total assets measured at fair value		100,249	75
Derivative instruments	[1]
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]	100,249	75
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Derivative instruments	[1]	294	90
Total assets measured at fair value		26,649	29,349
Derivative instruments	[1]	2,131	4,036
Total liabilities measured at fair value		2,131	4,036
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]	19,111	18,668
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit	[4]	7,244	10,591
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Total assets measured at fair value		0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, 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, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate money market funds	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Mutual funds	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, 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. 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

9 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2020

May 31, 2020

Feb. 28, 2020

Nov. 30, 2019

Aug. 31, 2019

May 31, 2020

May 31, 2019USD ($)

May 31, 2018USD ($)

May 31, 2019PHP (₱)

May 31, 2019USD ($)

May 31, 2019GBP (£)

May 31, 2019EUR (€)

May 31, 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 Currency Forward Contracts, Philippine Peso [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

$ 32,000

$ 52,000

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Philippine Peso [Member] | Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

75.00%

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Indian Rupee [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

26,830

50,780

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Indian Rupee [Member] | Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

25.00%

75.00%

50.00%

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Euro [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

44,748

26,312

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Euro [Member] | Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

25.00%

50.00%

75.00%

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, British Pound Sterling [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Derivative, Notional Amount

27,173

18,995

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, British Pound Sterling [Member] | Forecast [Member]

Percent of Foreign Exchange Contracts Hedged

50.00%

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

Derivative, Notional Amount

₱ 1.7

$ 130,751

£ 20.8

€ 39.3

₨ 1.8

$ 148,087

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

$ 1,800

Note 6 - Derivative Instrumen_4

Note 6 - Derivative Instruments - Hedging Positions and Corresponding Fair Values (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] $ in Thousands, € in Millions, £ in Millions, ₱ in Billions, ₨ in Billions	May 31, 2019PHP (₱)	May 31, 2019USD ($)	May 31, 2019GBP (£)	May 31, 2019EUR (€)	May 31, 2019INR (₨)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Philippine Peso [Member]
Gross Notional Value		$ 32,000				$ 52,000
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		294				(1,230)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Indian Rupee [Member]
Gross Notional Value		26,830				50,780
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(1,008)				(1,490)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, Euro [Member]
Gross Notional Value		44,748				26,312
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(431)				(503)
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts, British Pound Sterling [Member]
Gross Notional Value		27,173				18,995
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		(692)				(723)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Gross Notional Value	₱ 1.7	130,751	£ 20.8	€ 39.3	₨ 1.8	148,087
Fair Value Asset (Liability)		$ (1,837)				$ (3,946)

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	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	$ 278	$ 90
Other Assets [Member]
Derivative assets	16
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	2,105	1,731
Deferred Rent and Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative liabilities	$ 26	$ 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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ (822)	$ (2,296)	$ 1,442	$ (3,640)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ (597)	$ 1,041	$ (1,381)	$ 2,631

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _3

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax	$ (11,326)	$ (20,126)	$ (15,804)	$ (2,260)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(11,326)	(20,126)	(15,804)	(2,260)
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL, pre-tax	(225)	(3,337)	2,107	(6,271)
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges recognized in AOCL, net of tax	(160)	(2,361)	1,405	(4,105)
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax	(11,551)	(23,463)	(13,697)	(8,531)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ (11,486)	$ (22,487)	$ (14,399)	$ (6,365)

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive _4

Note 7 - Other Comprehensive Loss and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Accumulated unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$ (1,365)	$ (3,486)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments	(63,756)	(47,953)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (65,121)	$ (51,439)

Note 8 - Segment Information (D

Note 8 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 8 - Segment Information -

Note 8 - Segment Information - Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Revenue from clients	$ 364,533	$ 339,911	$ 1,071,068	$ 1,004,283
Segment operating income	117,240	93,265	326,467	277,848
Total assets	1,511,901	1,407,172	1,511,901	1,407,172	$ 1,419,447
Capital expenditures	11,424	6,000	32,906	18,375
UNITED STATES
Revenue from clients	226,961	210,308	672,479	627,976
Segment operating income	51,012	37,986	140,549	117,285
Total assets	820,078	728,517	820,078	728,517
Capital expenditures	8,664	2,830	20,022	10,104
Europe [Member]
Revenue from clients	102,499	98,856	299,197	286,789
Segment operating income	44,793	37,381	127,130	107,344
Total assets	569,609	572,867	569,609	572,867
Capital expenditures	439	537	2,136	2,816
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue from clients	35,073	30,747	99,392	89,518
Segment operating income	21,435	17,898	58,788	53,219
Total assets	122,214	105,788	122,214	105,788
Capital expenditures	$ 2,321	$ 2,633	$ 10,748	$ 5,455

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 9 - Goodwill (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 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	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 701,833
Foreign currency translations	(10,877)
Ending Balance	690,956
UNITED STATES
Beginning Balance	386,195
Foreign currency translations
Ending Balance	386,195
Europe [Member]
Beginning Balance	312,694
Foreign currency translations	(10,940)
Ending Balance	301,754
Asia Pacific [Member]
Beginning Balance	2,944
Foreign currency translations	63
Ending Balance	$ 3,007

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (De

Note 10 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			12 years 146 days
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total			$ 0	$ 0
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 6,000	$ 6,200	$ 17,700	$ 18,600

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - I

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 244,556	$ 248,289
Accumulated Amortization	115,351	99,354
Net Carrying Amount	129,205	148,935
Data Content [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	32,922	33,992
Accumulated Amortization	21,537	20,990
Net Carrying Amount	11,385	13,002
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	96,713	98,882
Accumulated Amortization	34,118	29,387
Net Carrying Amount	62,595	69,495
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	106,085	106,505
Accumulated Amortization	53,813	44,231
Net Carrying Amount	52,272	62,274
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,815	4,840
Accumulated Amortization	2,977	2,381
Net Carrying Amount	1,838	2,459
Trade Names [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,021	4,070
Accumulated Amortization	2,906	2,365
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,115	$ 1,705

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - E

Note 10 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019USD ($)
2019 (remaining three months)	$ 5,866
2020	22,871
2021	21,529
2022	18,759
2023	13,670
Thereafter	46,510
Total	$ 129,205

Note 11 - Common Stock and Ea_3

Note 11 - Common Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 18, 2019	May 17, 2019	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid		$ 0.72
Payments of Dividends, Total					$ 75,769	$ 65,037
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation					27,852	5,563
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement					$ 6,200	$ 1,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount			1,810	0	1,810	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	249,443	206,417	249,443
Subsequent Event [Member]
Payments of Dividends, Total	$ 27,500

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		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Balance (in shares)				38,192,586	39,023,000
Common stock issued for employee stock plans (in shares)				719,000	572,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(175,000)	(620,000)	(664,945)	(1,204,920)
Balance (in shares)		38,217,763	38,385,000	38,217,763	38,385,000
Repurchase of Common Stock from Employees [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	[1]			(28,000)	(5,000)
Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)				(665,000)	(1,205,000)
[1]	For the nine months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company repurchased 27,852 and 5,563 shares, or $6.2 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		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Income available to common stockholders, net income (numerator)	$ 92,265	$ 74,746	$ 261,263	$ 198,262
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,223	38,594	38,128	38,890
Income available to common stockholders, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.41	$ 1.94	$ 6.85	$ 5.10
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock, weighted average common share (denominator) (in shares)	770	510	679	653
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, net income (numerator)	$ 92,265	$ 74,746	$ 261,263	$ 198,262
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	38,993	39,104	38,807	39,543
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed conversions, per share amount (in dollars per share)	$ 2.37	$ 1.91	$ 6.73	$ 5.01
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	2.41	1.94	6.85	5.10
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.37	$ 1.91	$ 6.73	$ 5.01

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2019	Jan. 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	[1]	Nov. 30, 2018	[2]	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 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			39,982,823						39,982,823		39,264,849
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired		13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance			1,765,060						1,765,060		1,072,263
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			175,000					620,000	664,945	1,204,920
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 47,555					$ 121,963	$ 152,139	$ 234,836
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			$ 89,600						$ 89,600
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation									27,852	5,563
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement									$ 6,200	$ 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		52,000			75,530	15,063
Subsequent Event [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 299,600
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount	$ 210,000
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired										13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		$ (1,700,000)								$ (1,697,205)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			175,000					620,000	664,945	1,204,920
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 47,555					$ 121,963	$ 152,139	$ 234,836
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired										13,292,689
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		100								$ 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
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		$ 1,500,000								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 ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Dividends Per Share of Common Stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.64	$ 0.64	$ 0.64	$ 0.56	$ 0.56
Record Date	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Total $ Amount	$ 27,506	$ 24,385	$ 24,372	$ 24,566	$ 21,799	$ 21,902
Payment Date	Jun. 18, 2019	Mar. 19, 2019	Dec. 18, 2018	Jun. 19, 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	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019		Nov. 30, 2018		May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance					2,866	3,216		3,457			2,866		3,143
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance					$ 167,000	$ 164,420		$ 162,680			$ 167,000		$ 153,050
Share Price					$ 278.20						$ 278.20
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross					2			455
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total					$ 80,000,000						$ 80,000,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition											3 years 36 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%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Contribution Limit					$ 25,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans					13,350					16,312	39,069	50,706
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share					$ 201.54					$ 170.86	$ 199.43	$ 156.88
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance					229,873						229,873
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount					$ 3,000,000					$ 3,000,000	$ 8,200,000	$ 8,500,000
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value					$ 32,100,000					5,200,000	$ 58,400,000	$ 40,300,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, 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					463,033						463,033
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance					$ 221.97						$ 221.97
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number					900,000						900,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price					$ 138.85						$ 138.85
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value					$ 131,200,000						$ 131,200,000		$ 105,300,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, 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 Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage				40.00%
Performance Shares [Member] | BI-SAM Technologies [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage				20.00%
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross											41,418
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			$ 212.94	$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance					104,000	107,000		131,000			104,000		143,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period						23,000	[1]	52,000	[2]		75,530	15,063
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period											5 years
Share Price					$ 278.20						$ 278.20		$ 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											41,418
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value											$ 212.94
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance					104,136						104,136
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total					$ 14,900,000						$ 14,900,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition											3 years 146 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested					$ 29,000,000						$ 29,000,000		$ 32,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period					0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Pre-Tax Intrinsic Value										$ 100,000	$ 16,700,000	$ 2,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share Equivalent					2.5						2.5
Restricted Stock [Member] | LTIP [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, 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 Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			40.00%
[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_4

Note 13 - Employee Stock Option and Retirement Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	[1]
Balance (in shares)	3,216	3,457	3,143
Balance, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 164,420	$ 162,680	$ 153,050
Granted (in shares)	2		455
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 267,020		$ 221,930
Exercised (in shares)	(279)	(207)	(117)
Exercised, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 137,820	$ 136,300	$ 132,810
Forfeited (in shares)	(73)	(61)	(24)
Forfeited, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 168,420	$ 152,190	$ 169,470
Employee Option Plan [Member]
Granted (in shares)		6
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 207,840
Non-Employee Director Grant [Member]
Granted (in shares)		21
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 207,880
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

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					9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019		Nov. 30, 2018		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	107,000	131,000		143,000		143,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 187.62	$ 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		$ 212.94	$ 182.17
Restricted stock forfeited (in shares)	(3,000)	(1,000)		(1,000)
Restricted stock forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 177.29	$ 184.64		$ 200.18
Restricted stock vested (in shares)		(23,000)	[1]	(52,000)	[2]	(75,530)	(15,063)
Restricted stock vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 136.58		$ 113.44
Restricted stock balance (in shares)	104,000	107,000		131,000		104,000
Restricted stock balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 180.09	$ 187.62		$ 172.48		$ 180.09
[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
		May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018
LTIP [Member]
Balance (in shares)		5,824,000	5,765,000	6,298,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]	80,000	65,000	25,000
Balance (in shares)		5,901,000	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]	(1,000)		(103,000)
LTIP [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Granted (in shares)		(2,000)	(6,000)
Director Plan [Member]
Balance (in shares)		264,000	282,000	282,000
Share-based awards canceled/forfeited (in shares)	[1]		3,000
Balance (in shares)		263,956	264,000	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	May 31, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018		Feb. 28, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense				$ 8,000			$ 7,800				$ 24,100	$ 23,200
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total				80,000							$ 80,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition											3 years 36 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized				$ 0			$ 0				$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				2		455
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 267,020		$ 221,930		[1]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	[1]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans				13,350			16,312				39,069	50,706
Director Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		20,576	18,963
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	264,000	282,000					263,956		282,000
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense				$ 600			$ 600				$ 1,600	$ 1,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 201.54			$ 170.86				$ 199.43	$ 156.88
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans				13,350			16,312				39,069	50,706
Non Performance Based [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross				2,320	6,115	454,598	0		15,363	553,942
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price				$ 267.02	$ 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				68.33	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											41,418
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					$ 212.94	$ 182.17
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period						41,000						961
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

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				9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Term structure of risk-free interest rate	[1]
Term structure of volatility	[1]
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	[1]
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 267,020	$ 221,930		[1]
Minimum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate		2.48%				1.28%	1.28%
Term structure of volatility		18.00%				18.00%	19.00%
Maximum [Member]
Term structure of risk-free interest rate		3.14%				3.14%	2.41%
Expected life (years) (Year)		7 years 36 days				7 years 36 days	7 years 146 days
Term structure of volatility		25.00%				29.00%	29.00%
Dividend yield		1.15%				1.15%	1.32%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 68.33				$ 56.78	$ 48.29
Granted, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 267.02				$ 221.97	$ 190.04
Fair value as a percentage of exercise price		25.60%				25.60%	25.40%
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

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	9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Risk-free interest rate	[1]
Expected volatility	[1]
Non Employee Directors Stock Option Plan [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, 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%
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

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		9 Months Ended
		May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Risk-free interest rate	[1]
Expected volatility	[1]
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)	[1]
The 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Risk-free interest rate		2.43%	1.81%	2.38%	1.43%
Expected life (Year)		90 days	90 days	90 days	90 days
Expected volatility		10.58%	10.07%	10.65%	10.38%
Dividend yield		1.21%	1.26%	1.13%	1.28%
Weighted average estimated fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 40.11	$ 34.39	$ 39.73	$ 31.25
[1]	There were no employee stock options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2018.

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	$ 4,500	$ 4,500
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Income Tax Expense		3,400	$ 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
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	10,101	10,101				$ 9,223
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued	$ 1,000	$ 1,000

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provis

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Income before income taxes	$ 113,384	$ 89,511	$ 313,676	$ 267,903
Provision for income taxes	$ 21,119	$ 14,765	$ 52,413	$ 69,641
Effective tax rate	18.60%	16.50%	16.70%	26.00%

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Signif

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Receivable reserve	$ 757	$ 599
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	4,000	1,032
Deferred rent	7,576	7,711
Stock-based compensation	12,938	14,827
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	(26,370)	(24,059)
Other	7,096	9,606
Total deferred tax assets	5,997	9,716
Deferred tax liabilities:
Stock-based compensation	(1,020)	(946)
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	19,096	22,429
Other	930	(293)
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 19,006	$ 21,190

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconc

Note 15 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019USD ($)
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 9,223
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	490
Additions for tax positions of prior years	388
Unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 10,101

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)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Open tax years	2016 2017 2018
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Open tax years	2016 2017 2018
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) [Member]
Open tax years	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	2016 2017 2018

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual

Note 16 - Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 29, 2019	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities, Total		$ 5.2	$ 4.3	$ 15.1	$ 11.3
The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 750
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Of Additional Borrowings	500
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Borrowing Amount Required for Additional Borrowings	25
Long-term Line of Credit, Total		$ 575		$ 575
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.10%
Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total						$ 0.9
The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.875%
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | PNC Bank, National Associations [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	$ 575

Note 16 - Debt - Debt Obligatio

Note 16 - Debt - Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 574,129	$ 574,775
The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Outstanding Debt		575,000
The 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Total Outstanding Debt	$ 575,000

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_3

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019USD ($)ft²	May 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2019USD ($)ft²	May 31, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)
Area of Real Estate Property | ft²	1,846,000		1,846,000
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Total	$ 15,500	$ 14,100	$ 43,100	$ 40,600
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	36,760		36,760		$ 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%		15.00%
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 5,300		$ 5,300		3,500
Deferred Rent [Member]
Other Liabilities, Total	37,400		37,400		39,400
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total	$ 33,800		$ 33,800		$ 33,600

Note 17 - Commitments and Con_4

Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2019USD ($)
2019 (remaining three months)	$ 10,353
2020	40,927
2021	39,286
2022	36,127
2023	34,021
Thereafter	250,102
Total	$ 410,816