Acuity Brands (AYI) 10-Q4 Apr 182018 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Feb. 28, 2018	Mar. 29, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ACUITY BRANDS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,144,215
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		40,999,421

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 229.8	$ 311.1
Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accounts of $2.1 and $1.9, respectively	500.2	573.3
Inventories	322.1	328.6
Prepayments and other current assets	41.3	32.6
Total current assets	1,093.4	1,245.6
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost:
Land	22.3	22.5
Buildings and leasehold improvements	183.1	180.7
Machinery and equipment	500.4	484.6
Total property, plant, and equipment	705.8	687.8
Less — Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(423)	(400.1)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	282.8	287.7
Goodwill	911.9	900.9
Intangible assets, net	447.5	448.8
Deferred income taxes	3.2	3.4
Other long-term assets	11.7	13.2
Total assets	2,750.5	2,899.6
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	341.9	395.1
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.4	0.4
Accrued compensation	38.2	41.8
Other accrued liabilities	129.1	163.6
Total current liabilities	509.6	600.9
Long-term debt	356.5	356.5
Accrued pension liabilities	94.3	96.9
Deferred income taxes	76.1	108.2
Self-insurance reserves	9	7.9
Other long-term liabilities	69.2	63.6
Total liabilities	1,114.7	1,234
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 53,634,418 and 53,549,840 issued, respectively	0.5	0.5
Paid-in capital	892.5	881
Retained earnings	1,828.5	1,659.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(115.4)	(99.7)
Treasury stock, at cost — 12,876,689 and 11,678,002 shares, respectively	(970.3)	(776.1)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,635.8	1,665.6
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 2,750.5	$ 2,899.6

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2.1	$ 1.9
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	53,634,418	53,549,840
Treasury stock, shares (shares)	12,876,689	11,678,002

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 832,100,000	$ 804,700,000	$ 1,674,900,000	$ 1,655,900,000
Cost of products sold	497,200,000	468,900,000	989,800,000	960,500,000
Gross profit	334,900,000	335,800,000	685,100,000	695,400,000
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	246,300,000	227,800,000	477,700,000	459,600,000
Special charge	600,000	0	800,000	1,200,000
Operating profit	88,000,000	108,000,000	206,600,000	234,600,000
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	8,000,000	8,000,000	16,100,000	16,200,000
Miscellaneous expense (income), net	1,300,000	600,000	900,000	(7,300,000)
Total other expense	9,300,000	8,600,000	17,000,000	8,900,000
Income before income taxes	78,700,000	99,400,000	189,600,000	225,700,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	(18,200,000)	32,100,000	21,200,000	76,700,000
Net income	$ 96,900,000	$ 67,300,000	$ 168,400,000	$ 149,000,000
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.34	$ 1.54	$ 4.05	$ 3.40
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	41.4	43.8	41.6	43.8
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.33	$ 1.53	$ 4.04	$ 3.39
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	41.5	44	41.7	44
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.13	$ 0.26	$ 0.26
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$ 96,900,000	$ 67,300,000	$ 168,400,000	$ 149,000,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,500,000	3,300,000	(8,000,000)	(8,600,000)
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax	1,800,000	2,100,000	3,400,000	4,100,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,300,000	5,400,000	(4,600,000)	(4,500,000)
Comprehensive income	$ 101,200,000	$ 72,700,000	$ 163,800,000	$ 144,500,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 168.4	$ 149
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	38.3	36.5
Share-based payment expense	16.8	16
Loss on sale or disposal of property, plant, and equipment	0.1	0.1
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	(7.2)
Deferred income taxes	(32)	(2.7)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions, divestitures, and exchange rate changes:
Accounts receivable	73.2	69.7
Inventories	6.8	(59.5)
Prepayments and other current assets	(9.2)	(8.9)
Accounts payable	(54)	(32.2)
Other current liabilities	(39.8)	(83.6)
Other	9.7	12.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	178.3	90
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(20.9)	(35.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	0	5.4
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(26.4)	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	13.2
Other investing activities	0	(0.2)
Net cash used for investing activities	(47.3)	(17.4)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuances of long-term debt	0	0.9
Repayments of long-term debt	(0.2)	0
Repurchases of common stock	(194.3)	(0.4)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	1.4	2.3
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	(6.7)	(12.2)
Dividends paid	(10.9)	(11.5)
Net cash used for financing activities	(210.7)	(20.9)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1.6)	(1.7)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(81.3)	50
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	311.1	413.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	229.8	463.2
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid during the period	80.3	97.8
Interest paid during the period	$ 23.4	$ 22.8

Description of Business and Bas

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	Feb. 28, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Acuity Brands, Inc. (“Acuity Brands”) is the parent company of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. (“ABL”) and other subsidiaries (Acuity Brands, ABL, and such other subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the “Company”) and was incorporated in 2001 under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company is one of the world’s leading providers of lighting and building management solutions and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications throughout North America and select international markets. The Company’s lighting and building management solutions include devices such as luminaires, lighting controls, controllers for various building systems, power supplies, prismatic skylights, and drivers, as well as integrated systems designed to optimize energy efficiency and comfort for various indoor and outdoor applications. Additionally, the Company continues to expand its solutions portfolio to provide a host of other economic benefits, including software and services that enable the Internet of Things (“IoT”). The Company's IoT solutions provide customers with access to robust data analytics; support the advancement of smart buildings, smart cities, and the smart grid; and allow businesses to develop custom applications to scale their operations. The Company has one reportable segment serving the North American lighting market and select international markets. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Acuity Brands and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position as of February 28, 2018 , the consolidated comprehensive income for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 , and the consolidated cash flows for the six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 . Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. However, the Company believes that the disclosures included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the three years ended August 31, 2017 and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 26, 2017 (File No. 001-16583) (“Form 10-K”). The results of operations for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year due primarily to seasonality, which results in the net sales and net income of the Company generally being higher in the second half of its fiscal year, the impact of any acquisitions, and, among other reasons, the continued uncertainty of general economic conditions that may impact the key end markets of the Company for the remainder of fiscal 2018 .

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies	Feb. 28, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Reclassifications Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. No material reclassifications occurred during the current period. Refer to the New Accounting Pronouncements footnote for additional information regarding retrospective reclassifications related to accounting standards adopted in the current year.

Acquisitions and Investments

Acquisitions and Investments	6 Months Ended
Acquisitions and Investments	Feb. 28, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Investments	Acquisitions and Investments The Company does not consider acquisitions a critical element of its strategy but seeks opportunities for growth through acquisitions and investments. Acquisitions and investments are made with the intent to further expand and complement the Company's portfolio of solutions. There was one acquisition during the six months ended February 28, 2018 . No acquisitions occurred during fiscal 2017. Lucid Design Group, Inc. On February 12, 2018, using cash on hand, the Company acquired Lucid Design Group, Inc. (“Lucid”). Lucid is headquartered in Oakland, California and provides a data and analytics platform to make data-driven decisions to improve building efficiency and drive energy conservation and savings. The operating results of Lucid have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition and are not material to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Preliminary amounts related to the acquisition accounting are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2018. These amounts are deemed to be provisional until disclosed otherwise, as the Company continues to gather information related to the identification and valuation of intangible and other acquired assets and liabilities.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
New Accounting Pronouncements	Feb. 28, 2018
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Adopted in Fiscal 2018 In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , (“ASU 2016-09”), which changes certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. The standard requires that all excess tax benefits and deficiencies previously recorded as additional paid-in capital be prospectively recorded in income tax expense, which could create volatility in the Company's effective income tax rate on a quarter by quarter basis due primarily to fluctuations in the Company's stock price and the timing of stock option exercises and vesting of restricted share grants. The standard also requires excess tax benefits to be presented as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity and taxes paid for employee withholdings to be presented as a financing activity. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 effective as of September 1, 2017. Excess tax benefits and deficiencies are recorded within Income tax (benefit) expense within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income on a prospective basis as required by the standard; however, the Company elected to present changes to the statement of cash flows on a retrospective basis as allowed by the standard in order to maintain comparability between fiscal years. As such, cash flows from operations for the six months ended February 28, 2017 increased $18.4 million , with a corresponding decrease to cash flows from financing activities, compared to amounts previously reported. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”), which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) signed into law in December 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 effective as of the beginning of the current reporting period and recorded a reclassification for the stranded tax effects resulting from the TCJA from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Retained earnings in the amount of $11.1 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 . Refer to the Income Taxes footnote for further details. Accounting Standards Yet to Be Adopted In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (“ASU 2017-07”), which will change the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only service costs may be capitalized in assets. ASU 2017-07 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The provisions of ASU 2017-07 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”), which requires an evaluation of whether substantially all of the fair value of assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. If so, the transaction does not qualify as a business. The guidance also requires an acquired business to include at least one substantive process and narrows the definition of outputs. ASU 2017-01 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2017-01 and intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2019. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (“ASU 2016-15”), which is intended to reduce the diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows including debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, and proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2019, and the provisions of ASU 2016-15 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statement disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to include most leases on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2018. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842 , which establishes an optional transition practical expedient when applying the guidance in ASU 2016-02 and has the same effective date as the original standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2016-02 and intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2020. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. Since the issuance of ASU 2014-09, the FASB released several amendments to improve and clarify the implementation guidance, as well as to change the effective date. These standards have been collectively codified within Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). ASC 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The standard also requires additional disclosures about the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASC 606 permits two transition methods: the full retrospective method and the modified retrospective method. Under the full retrospective method, the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented with the cumulative effect of applying the standard recognized at the earliest period shown. Under the modified retrospective method, the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. ASC 606 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company will adopt the requirements of the new standard on September 1, 2018. The Company has an implementation team tasked with identifying potential differences that will result from applying the new revenue recognition standard to the Company's contracts with its customers. The implementation team reports the findings and progress of the project to management on a frequent basis and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The implementation team has completed its initial phase of contract reviews and continues to evaluate the results of those reviews with respect to potential changes from adopting the new standard on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Management anticipates the most significant changes will relate to additional deferral of revenue recognition for certain services provided and the gross presentation of right of return assets and refund liabilities for sales with a right of return. Based on the current portfolio of the Company's revenue generating activities, these changes are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Additionally, the implementation team is in the process of identifying appropriate changes to the Company's business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Based on the implementation team's current findings and the overall expected immaterial impact of adoption, the implementation team is currently evaluating which adoption method would provide the most meaningful information to the Company's stakeholders. All other newly issued accounting pronouncements not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Feb. 28, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company determines fair value measurements based on the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), establishes a three level hierarchy making a distinction between market participant assumptions based on (i) unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market (Level 1), (ii) quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (Level 2), and (iii) prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement (Level 3). The Company's cash and cash equivalents (Level 1), which are required to be carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis, were $229.8 million and $311.1 million as of February 28, 2018 and August 31, 2017 , respectively. The Company utilizes valuation methodologies to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities in conformity with the concepts of “exit price” and the fair value hierarchy as prescribed in ASC 820. All valuation methods and assumptions are validated at least quarterly to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the fair values. There were no material changes to the valuation methods or assumptions used to determine fair values during the current period. The Company used quoted market prices to determine the fair value of Level 1 assets and liabilities. No transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy occurred during the current fiscal period. In the event of a transfer in or out of a level within the fair value hierarchy, the transfers would be recognized on the date of occurrence. Disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments (whether or not recognized in the balance sheet), for which it is practicable to estimate that value, are required each reporting period in addition to any financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis as prescribed by ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”). In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at February 28, 2018 and August 31, 2017 (in millions): February 28, 2018 August 31, 2017 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior unsecured public notes, net of unamortized discount and deferred costs $ 349.3 $ 369.3 $ 349.1 $ 379.7 Industrial revenue bond 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Bank loans 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8 The senior unsecured public notes are carried at the outstanding balance, net of unamortized bond discount and deferred costs, as of the end of the reporting period. Fair value is estimated based on discounted future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity (Level 2). The industrial revenue bond is carried at the outstanding balance as of the end of the reporting period. The industrial revenue bond is a tax-exempt, variable-rate instrument that resets on a weekly basis; therefore, the Company estimates that the face amount of the bond approximates fair value as of February 28, 2018 based on bonds of similar terms and maturity (Level 2). The bank loans are carried at the outstanding balance as of the end of the reporting period. Fair value is estimated based on discounted future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity (Level 2). ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value to the Company. In many cases, the fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets, nor can the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. In evaluating the Company’s management of liquidity and other risks, the fair values of all assets and liabilities should be taken into consideration, not only those presented above.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Feb. 28, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Through multiple acquisitions, the Company acquired intangible assets consisting primarily of trademarks and trade names associated with specific products with finite lives, definite-lived distribution networks, patented technology, non-compete agreements, and customer relationships, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names that are expected to generate cash flows indefinitely. The Company recorded amortization expense of $6.7 million and $7.8 million during the three months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and $13.3 million and $13.7 million during the six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Amortization expense is generally recorded on a straight-line basis and is expected to be approximately $26.3 million in fiscal 2018 , $26.0 million in fiscal 2019 , $26.0 million in fiscal 2020 , $23.1 million in fiscal 2021 , and $21.4 million in fiscal 2022 . These projections exclude the impact to amortization expense related to potential intangible assets associated with the Lucid transaction, which is not expected to be material to the Company's operations. The acquisition accounting and the related useful lives and amortization for the Lucid acquisition are preliminary as the Company continues to gather information related to the identification and valuation of intangible assets acquired. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended February 28, 2018 is summarized below (in millions): Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 900.9 Additions from acquired businesses 13.4 Foreign currency translation adjustments (2.4 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ 911.9 Further discussion of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets is included within the Significant Accounting Policies footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company’s Form 10-K.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
Inventories	Feb. 28, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories include materials, labor, in-bound freight, and related manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out or average cost basis) or market, and consist of the following (in millions): February 28, 2018 August 31, 2017 Raw materials, supplies, and work in process (1) $ 167.5 $ 176.5 Finished goods 187.2 180.8 Inventories excluding reserves 354.7 357.3 Less: Reserves (32.6 ) (28.7 ) Total inventories $ 322.1 $ 328.6 _______________________________________ (1) Due to the immaterial amount of estimated work in process and the short lead times for the conversion of raw materials to finished goods, the Company does not believe the segregation of raw materials and work in process is meaningful information.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Feb. 28, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share for the periods presented is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if dilutive options were exercised, all unvested share-based payment awards were vested, and other distributions related to deferred stock agreements were incurred. The following table calculates basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Net income $ 96.9 $ 67.3 $ 168.4 $ 149.0 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 41.4 43.8 41.6 43.8 Common stock equivalents 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 41.5 44.0 41.7 44.0 Basic earnings per share $ 2.34 $ 1.54 $ 4.05 $ 3.40 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.33 $ 1.53 $ 4.04 $ 3.39 The following table presents stock options and restricted stock awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 as the effect of inclusion would have been antidilutive: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Stock options 189,428 128,867 176,549 105,047 Restricted stock awards 198,186 103,752 216,746 78,188 Further discussion of the Company’s stock options and restricted stock awards is included within the Common Stock and Related Matters and Share-based Payments footnotes of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company’s Form 10-K.

Changes in Equity

Changes in Equity	6 Months Ended
Changes in Equity	Feb. 28, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Equity	Changes in Equity The following table summarizes changes in the components of stockholders' equity for the six months ended February 28, 2018 (in millions): Common Stock Outstanding Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Treasury Stock, at cost Total Balance, August 31, 2017 41.9 $ 0.5 $ 881.0 $ 1,659.9 $ (99.7 ) $ (776.1 ) $ 1,665.6 Net income — — — 168.4 — — 168.4 Other comprehensive loss — — — — (4.6 ) — (4.6 ) Reclassification of stranded tax effects of the TCJA (1) — — — 11.1 (11.1 ) — — Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants 0.1 — 10.1 — — 0.1 10.2 Employee stock purchase plan issuances — — 0.3 — — — 0.3 Cash dividends of $0.26 per share paid on common stock — — — (10.9 ) — — (10.9 ) Stock options exercised — — 1.1 — — — 1.1 Repurchases of common stock (1.2 ) — — — — (194.3 ) (194.3 ) Balance, February 28, 2018 40.8 $ 0.5 $ 892.5 $ 1,828.5 $ (115.4 ) $ (970.3 ) $ 1,635.8 _______________________________________ (1) See Income Taxes footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
Comprehensive Income	Feb. 28, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income represents a measure of all changes in equity that result from recognized transactions and other economic events other than transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. Other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company includes foreign currency translation and pension adjustments. The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the six months ended February 28, 2018 (in millions): Foreign Currency Items Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Items Balance at August 31, 2017 $ (28.7 ) $ (71.0 ) $ (99.7 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (8.0 ) — (8.0 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — 3.4 3.4 Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (8.0 ) 3.4 (4.6 ) Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA (1) — (11.1 ) (11.1 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ (36.7 ) $ (78.7 ) $ (115.4 ) _______________________________________ (1) See Income Taxes footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details. The following table presents the tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 2.5 $ — $ 2.5 $ 3.3 $ — $ 3.3 Defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost (1) 0.8 (0.2 ) 0.6 0.8 (0.2 ) 0.6 Actuarial losses (1) 1.7 (0.5 ) 1.2 2.2 (0.7 ) 1.5 Total defined benefit pension plans, net 2.5 (0.7 ) 1.8 3.0 (0.9 ) 2.1 Other comprehensive income $ 5.0 $ (0.7 ) $ 4.3 $ 6.3 $ (0.9 ) $ 5.4 Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (8.0 ) $ — $ (8.0 ) $ (8.6 ) $ — $ (8.6 ) Defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost (1) 1.6 (0.6 ) 1.0 1.6 (0.5 ) 1.1 Actuarial losses (1) 3.4 (1.0 ) 2.4 4.4 (1.4 ) 3.0 Total defined benefit pension plans, net 5.0 (1.6 ) 3.4 6.0 (1.9 ) 4.1 Other comprehensive loss $ (3.0 ) $ (1.6 ) $ (4.6 ) $ (2.6 ) $ (1.9 ) $ (4.5 ) _______________________________________ (1) The before tax amount of these other comprehensive income (loss) components is included in net periodic pension cost. See Pension Plans footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
Debt	Feb. 28, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Lines of Credit On August 27, 2014, the Company executed a $250.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility will mature, and all amounts outstanding will be due and payable, on August 27, 2019 . Generally, amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a Eurocurrency Rate. Eurocurrency Rate advances can be denominated in a variety of currencies, including U.S. Dollars, and amounts outstanding bear interest at a periodic fixed rate equal to the London Inter Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) for the applicable currency plus a margin as determined by the Company's leverage ratio (“Applicable Margin”). The Applicable Margin is based on the Company’s leverage ratio, as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, with such margin ranging from 1.000% to 1.575% . The Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility as of February 28, 2018 . Additionally, the Company is required to pay certain fees in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility, including administrative service fees and an annual facility fee. The annual facility fee is payable quarterly, in arrears, and is determined by the Company’s leverage ratio as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility. This facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.300% of the aggregate $250.0 million commitment of the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility contains financial covenants, including a minimum interest coverage ratio (“Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio”) and a leverage ratio (“Maximum Leverage Ratio”) of total indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expense (“EBITDA”), as such terms are defined in the Revolving Credit Facility agreement. These ratios are computed at the end of each fiscal quarter for the most recent 12-month period. The Revolving Credit Facility allows for a Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio of 2.50 and a Maximum Leverage Ratio of 3.50 , subject to certain conditions defined in the financing agreement. As of February 28, 2018 , the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of February 28, 2018 , the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $10.2 million , primarily for securing collateral requirements under the Company's casualty insurance programs and for providing credit support for the Company’s industrial revenue bond (not an outstanding amount under the Revolving Credit Facility). At February 28, 2018 , the Company had additional borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility of $244.7 million under the most restrictive covenant in effect at the time, which represents the full amount of the Revolving Credit Facility less outstanding letters of credit of $5.3 million issued under the Revolving Credit Facility. Long-term Debt At February 28, 2018 , the Company had $350.0 million of publicly-traded, senior unsecured notes outstanding at a 6% interest rate that are scheduled to mature in December 2019 (the “Unsecured Notes”) and $4.0 million of tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds that are scheduled to mature in 2021 . The Company also had $3.6 million outstanding under fixed-rate bank loans. Further discussion of the Company's long-term debt is included within the Debt and Lines of Credit footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company’s Form 10-K. Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net, is comprised primarily of interest expense on long-term debt, obligations in connection with non-qualified retirement benefits, and Revolving Credit Facility borrowings, partially offset by interest income earned on cash and cash equivalents. The following table summarizes the components of interest expense, net for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Interest expense $ 8.7 $ 8.5 $ 17.4 $ 17.1 Interest income (0.7 ) (0.5 ) (1.3 ) (0.9 ) Interest expense, net $ 8.0 $ 8.0 $ 16.1 $ 16.2

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Feb. 28, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to the effects of certain contractual stipulations, events, transactions, and laws and regulations that may, at times, require the recognition of liabilities, such as those related to self-insurance reserves and claims, legal and contractual issues, environmental laws and regulations, guarantees, and indemnities. The Company establishes reserves when the associated costs related to uncertainties or guarantees become probable and can be reasonably estimated. For the period ended February 28, 2018 , no material changes have occurred in the Company's reserves for self-insurance, litigation, environmental matters, guarantees and indemnities, or relevant events and circumstances, from those disclosed in the Commitments and Contingencies footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company's Form 10-K. Trade Compliance Matters In the course of routine reviews of import and export activity, the Company previously determined that it misclassified and/or inaccurately valued certain international shipments of products. The Company is conducting a detailed review of this activity to determine the extent of any liabilities and the appropriate remedial measures. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the likelihood or amount of any loss associated with these shipments. Product Warranty and Recall Costs The Company's products generally have a standard warranty term of five years. The Company records an allowance for the estimated amount of future warranty costs when the related revenue is recognized. Estimated costs related to product recalls based on a formal campaign soliciting repair or return of that product are accrued when they are deemed to be probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimated future warranty and recall costs are primarily based on historical experience of identified warranty and recall claims. In certain limited cases, the Company has warranty arrangements for terms that exceed the standard term. Given that these longer-term warranties are not included in the Company’s historical experience, the Company utilizes estimated failure rates from industry sources to determine the potential future warranty cost. However, there can be no assurance that future warranty or recall costs will not exceed historical amounts or that new technology products, which may include extended warranties, may not generate unexpected costs. If actual future warranty or recall costs exceed historical amounts, additional allowances may be required, which could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows. Reserves for product warranty and recall costs are included in Other accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in the reserves for product warranty and recall costs during the six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows (in millions): Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Beginning balance $ 22.0 $ 15.5 Warranty and recall costs 15.1 15.4 Payments and other deductions (13.1 ) (12.5 ) Ending balance $ 24.0 $ 18.4 Securities Class Action On January 3, 2018, a shareholder filed a class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against the Company and certain of its officers on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s stock between June 29, 2016 and April 3, 2017. On February 20, 2018, a different shareholder filed a second class action complaint in the same venue against the same parties on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s stock between October 15, 2015 and April 3, 2017. A motion to consolidate the cases has been filed and is presently pending, unopposed. The complaints allege that the defendants violated the federal securities laws by making false or misleading statements and/or omitting to disclose material adverse facts that (i) concealed known trends negatively impacting sales of the Company’s products and (ii) overstated the Company’s ability to achieve profitable sales growth. The plaintiffs seek class certification, unspecified monetary damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees. The Company disputes the allegations in the complaints and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Estimating an amount or range of possible losses resulting from litigation proceedings is inherently difficult, particularly where the matters involve indeterminate claims for monetary damages and are in the stages of the proceedings where key factual and legal issues have not been resolved. For these reasons, the Company is currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of or reasonably estimate the possible losses or a range of possible losses resulting from the matters described above. The Company is insured, in excess of a self-retention, for Directors and Officers liability. Other Litigation The Company is subject to various other legal claims arising in the normal course of business, including patent infringement, employment matters, and product liability claims. Based on information currently available, it is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of any such pending and threatened legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. However, in the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of any such matters, if unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company in future periods. The Company establishes reserves for legal claims when associated costs become probable and can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving legal claims may be substantially higher than the amounts reserved for such claims. However, the Company cannot make a meaningful estimate of actual costs to be incurred that could possibly be higher or lower than the amounts reserved.

Share-based Payments

Share-based Payments	6 Months Ended
Share-based Payments	Feb. 28, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Payments	Share-based Payments The Company accounts for share-based payments through the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for share-based payment awards made to employees and directors of the Company, including stock options and restricted shares (all part of the Company's equity incentive plan), and share units representing certain deferrals into the Company's director deferred compensation plan or the Company's supplemental deferred savings plan. The following table presents share-based payment expense and new shares issued upon exercise of stock options for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions, except shares): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Share-based payment expense $ 8.3 $ 8.1 $ 16.8 $ 16.0 Shares issued from option exercises 3,208 — 9,364 12,030 Further details regarding each of these award programs and the Company's share-based payments are included within the Share-based Payments footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company’s Form 10-K.

Pension Plans

Pension Plans	6 Months Ended
Pension Plans	Feb. 28, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension Plans	Pension Plans The Company has several pension plans, both qualified and non-qualified, covering certain hourly and salaried employees. Benefits paid under these plans are based generally on employees’ years of service and/or compensation during the final years of employment. Plan assets are invested primarily in equity and fixed income securities. Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans during the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 included the following components before tax (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Service cost $ 0.7 $ 0.9 $ 1.4 $ 1.8 Interest cost 2.2 2.0 4.4 4.0 Expected return on plan assets (3.1 ) (2.8 ) (6.2 ) (5.6 ) Amortization of prior service cost 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.6 Recognized actuarial loss 1.7 2.2 3.4 4.4 Net periodic pension cost $ 2.3 $ 3.1 $ 4.6 $ 6.2 Further details regarding the Company's pension plans are included within the Pension and Defined Contribution Plans footnote of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within the Company’s Form 10-K.

Special Charge

Special Charge	6 Months Ended
Special Charge	Feb. 28, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Special Charge	Special Charge During fiscal 2017 , the Company recognized pre-tax special charges consisting primarily of severance and employee-related benefit costs for the elimination of certain operations and positions following a realignment of the Company's operating structure, including positions within various selling, distribution, and administrative (“SD&A”) departments. During fiscal 2016 , the Company recognized pre-tax special charges primarily related to the Company's continued efforts to integrate recent acquisitions and to streamline the organization by realigning certain responsibilities primarily within various SD&A departments, as well as the consolidation of certain production activities. The Company did not initiate any such actions during fiscal 2018. Costs reflected within Special charge on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 primarily include severance and employee-related costs for the 2017 initiative. Special charges for the six months ended February 28, 2017 primarily reflect lease termination costs associated with fiscal 2016 actions. No special charges were recorded during the three months ended February 28, 2017. As of February 28, 2018 , remaining restructuring reserves were $9.0 million and are included in Accrued compensation and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets . The changes in the reserves related to these programs during the six months ended February 28, 2018 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2017 Actions Fiscal 2016 Actions Total Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 11.2 $ 1.4 $ 12.6 Severance costs 0.9 (0.1 ) 0.8 Payments made during the period (3.4 ) (1.0 ) (4.4 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ 8.7 $ 0.3 $ 9.0

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Feb. 28, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the TCJA, which reduces the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 and requires a one-time transition tax on accumulated unremitted foreign earnings. Following the enactment of the TCJA, the Company recognized a provisional tax benefit estimate of $31.2 million within Income tax (benefit) expense on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. This provisional amount includes a benefit of $32.3 million to decrease the Company's deferred income taxes to a revised statutory federal rate as well as a current estimate for the provision for unremitted foreign earnings of approximately $1.1 million . Amounts reflected in the current period are not finalized as the Company continues to evaluate the impact of the TCJA on these components of the Company's ultimate tax liability. Although the Company is able to make a reasonable estimate of the impact of the corporate rate change to its deferred taxes, further evaluation of the TCJA may change the measurement of, or identify new, deferred tax amounts. Additionally, the Company has not completed its analysis of the total post-1986 earnings and profits not previously subject to income taxes, including the determination of amounts held in cash and other certain assets specified by the TCJA. Upon finalization of this calculation, the provisional amount recorded for unremitted foreign earnings may change. The TCJA also includes a provision for a global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) tax. Companies can either account for taxes on GILTI in the period in which they are incurred or establish deferred tax liabilities for the expected future taxes associated with GILTI. The Company has not yet made a policy election with respect to its treatment of these taxes. Additionally, the Company reclassified $11.1 million from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Retained earnings in relation to the revaluation of deferred tax assets related to the Company's defined benefit plans during the current period.

Supplemental Guarantor Condense

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements In December 2009, ABL, the 100% owned and principal operating subsidiary of Acuity Brands, refinanced the then current outstanding debt through the issuance of the Notes. See Debt and Lines of Credit footnote for further information. In accordance with the registration rights agreement by and between ABL and the guarantors to the Notes and the initial purchasers of the Notes, ABL and the guarantors to the Notes filed a registration statement with the SEC for an offer to exchange the Notes for an issue of SEC-registered notes with identical terms. Due to the filing of the registration statement and offer to exchange, the Company determined the need for compliance with Rule 3-10 of SEC Regulation S-X (“Rule 3-10”). In lieu of providing separate audited financial statements for ABL and ABL IP Holding, the Company has included the accompanying Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements in accordance with Rule 3-10(d) of SEC Regulation S-X since the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Acuity Brands and ABL IP Holding. The column marked “Parent” represents the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of Acuity Brands. The column marked “Subsidiary Issuer” represents the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of ABL. The column entitled “Subsidiary Guarantor” represents the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of ABL IP Holding. Lastly, the column listed as “Non-Guarantors” includes the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the non-guarantor direct and indirect subsidiaries of Acuity Brands, which consist primarily of foreign subsidiaries. Consolidating adjustments were necessary in order to arrive at consolidated amounts. In addition, the equity method of accounting was used to calculate investments in subsidiaries. Accordingly, this basis of presentation is not intended to present the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows for any purpose other than to comply with the specific requirements for parent-subsidiary guarantor reporting. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 142.6 $ — $ — $ 87.2 $ — $ 229.8 Accounts receivable, net — 435.5 — 64.7 — 500.2 Inventories — 295.6 — 26.5 — 322.1 Other current assets 15.9 13.6 — 11.8 — 41.3 Total current assets 158.5 744.7 — 190.2 — 1,093.4 Property, plant, and equipment, net 0.2 223.4 — 59.2 — 282.8 Goodwill — 677.9 2.7 231.3 — 911.9 Intangible assets, net — 229.4 108.1 110.0 — 447.5 Deferred income taxes 35.4 — — (0.1 ) (32.1 ) 3.2 Other long-term assets 0.2 9.4 — 2.1 — 11.7 Investments in and amounts due from affiliates 1,553.9 468.9 255.6 — (2,278.4 ) — Total assets $ 1,748.2 $ 2,353.7 $ 366.4 $ 592.7 $ (2,310.5 ) $ 2,750.5 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 0.5 $ 317.0 $ — $ 24.4 $ — $ 341.9 Current maturities of long-term debt — — — 0.4 — 0.4 Other accrued liabilities 8.9 123.8 — 34.6 — 167.3 Total current liabilities 9.4 440.8 — 59.4 — 509.6 Long-term debt — 353.3 — 3.2 — 356.5 Deferred income taxes — 81.3 — 26.9 (32.1 ) 76.1 Other long-term liabilities 103.0 49.4 — 20.1 — 172.5 Amounts due to affiliates — — — 155.3 (155.3 ) — Total stockholders’ equity 1,635.8 1,428.9 366.4 327.8 (2,123.1 ) 1,635.8 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,748.2 $ 2,353.7 $ 366.4 $ 592.7 $ (2,310.5 ) $ 2,750.5 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) August 31, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 237.7 $ — $ — $ 73.4 $ — $ 311.1 Accounts receivable, net — 494.6 — 78.7 — 573.3 Inventories — 305.5 — 23.1 — 328.6 Other current assets 1.6 15.8 — 15.2 — 32.6 Total current assets 239.3 815.9 — 190.4 — 1,245.6 Property, plant, and equipment, net 0.2 228.3 — 59.2 — 287.7 Goodwill — 677.7 2.7 220.5 — 900.9 Intangible assets, net — 235.5 109.8 103.5 — 448.8 Deferred income taxes 51.6 — — 8.0 (56.2 ) 3.4 Other long-term assets 1.5 10.9 — 0.8 — 13.2 Investments in and amounts due from affiliates 1,500.3 330.4 234.2 — (2,064.9 ) — Total assets $ 1,792.9 $ 2,298.7 $ 346.7 $ 582.4 $ (2,121.1 ) $ 2,899.6 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 0.9 $ 366.4 $ — $ 27.8 $ — $ 395.1 Current maturities of long-term debt — — — 0.4 — 0.4 Other accrued liabilities 27.6 138.9 — 38.9 — 205.4 Total current liabilities 28.5 505.3 — 67.1 — 600.9 Long-term debt — 353.1 — 3.4 — 356.5 Deferred income taxes — 134.6 — 29.8 (56.2 ) 108.2 Other long-term liabilities 98.7 49.3 — 20.4 — 168.4 Amounts due to affiliates — — — 128.8 (128.8 ) — Total stockholders’ equity 1,665.7 1,256.4 346.7 332.9 (1,936.1 ) 1,665.6 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,792.9 $ 2,298.7 $ 346.7 $ 582.4 $ (2,121.1 ) $ 2,899.6 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Three Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 740.4 $ — $ 91.7 $ — $ 832.1 Intercompany sales — — 12.5 41.2 (53.7 ) — Total sales — 740.4 12.5 132.9 (53.7 ) 832.1 Cost of products sold — 440.6 — 95.3 (38.7 ) 497.2 Gross profit — 299.8 12.5 37.6 (15.0 ) 334.9 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 11.1 211.7 0.8 37.7 (15.0 ) 246.3 Intercompany charges (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — 1.2 — — Special charge — 0.6 — — — 0.6 Operating (loss) profit (10.2 ) 87.8 11.7 (1.3 ) — 88.0 Interest expense, net 2.6 4.0 — 1.4 — 8.0 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (106.2 ) (1.0 ) — 0.1 107.1 — Miscellaneous expense, net — 1.2 — 0.1 — 1.3 Income (loss) before income taxes 93.4 83.6 11.7 (2.9 ) (107.1 ) 78.7 Income tax (benefit) expense (3.5 ) (15.0 ) 0.9 (0.6 ) — (18.2 ) Net income (loss) 96.9 98.6 10.8 (2.3 ) (107.1 ) 96.9 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.5 2.5 — — (2.5 ) 2.5 Defined benefit pension plans, net 1.8 1.3 — 0.5 (1.8 ) 1.8 Other comprehensive income items, net of tax 4.3 3.8 — 0.5 (4.3 ) 4.3 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 101.2 $ 102.4 $ 10.8 $ (1.8 ) $ (111.4 ) $ 101.2 CONDENSED CONSOL IDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Three Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 712.7 $ — $ 92.0 $ — $ 804.7 Intercompany sales — — 11.7 37.0 (48.7 ) — Total sales — 712.7 11.7 129.0 (48.7 ) 804.7 Cost of products sold — 406.8 — 97.7 (35.6 ) 468.9 Gross profit — 305.9 11.7 31.3 (13.1 ) 335.8 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 12.6 196.3 0.9 31.0 (13.0 ) 227.8 Intercompany charges (0.8 ) 0.2 — 0.6 — — Operating (loss) profit (11.8 ) 109.4 10.8 (0.3 ) (0.1 ) 108.0 Interest expense, net 2.7 4.0 — 1.3 — 8.0 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (76.7 ) 1.2 — — 75.5 — Miscellaneous expense (income), net — 0.8 — (0.2 ) — 0.6 Income (loss) before income taxes 62.2 103.4 10.8 (1.4 ) (75.6 ) 99.4 Income tax (benefit) expense (5.1 ) 32.4 3.8 1.0 — 32.1 Net income (loss) 67.3 71.0 7.0 (2.4 ) (75.6 ) 67.3 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments 3.3 3.3 — — (3.3 ) 3.3 Defined benefit pension plans, net 2.1 0.7 — 0.7 (1.4 ) 2.1 Other comprehensive income items, net of tax 5.4 4.0 — 0.7 (4.7 ) 5.4 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 72.7 $ 75.0 $ 7.0 $ (1.7 ) $ (80.3 ) $ 72.7 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 1,484.6 $ — $ 190.3 $ — $ 1,674.9 Intercompany sales — — 24.5 84.7 (109.2 ) — Total sales — 1,484.6 24.5 275.0 (109.2 ) 1,674.9 Cost of products sold — 870.4 — 200.2 (80.8 ) 989.8 Gross profit — 614.2 24.5 74.8 (28.4 ) 685.1 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 23.8 406.4 1.6 74.3 (28.4 ) 477.7 Intercompany charges (1.9 ) (0.8 ) — 2.7 — — Special charge — 0.8 — — — 0.8 Operating (loss) profit (21.9 ) 207.8 22.9 (2.2 ) — 206.6 Interest expense, net 5.3 8.0 — 2.8 — 16.1 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (187.1 ) (2.1 ) — 0.1 189.1 — Miscellaneous expense (income), net — 2.0 — (1.1 ) — 0.9 Income (loss) before income taxes 159.9 199.9 22.9 (4.0 ) (189.1 ) 189.6 Income tax (benefit) expense (8.5 ) 27.2 3.1 (0.6 ) — 21.2 Net income (loss) 168.4 172.7 19.8 (3.4 ) (189.1 ) 168.4 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments (8.0 ) (8.0 ) — — 8.0 (8.0 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net 3.4 2.5 — 0.9 (3.4 ) 3.4 Other comprehensive (loss) income items, net of tax (4.6 ) (5.5 ) — 0.9 4.6 (4.6 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 163.8 $ 167.2 $ 19.8 $ (2.5 ) $ (184.5 ) $ 163.8 CONDENSED CONSOL IDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 1,459.0 $ — $ 196.9 $ — $ 1,655.9 Intercompany sales — — 23.2 88.6 (111.8 ) — Total sales — 1,459.0 23.2 285.5 (111.8 ) 1,655.9 Cost of products sold — 833.7 — 212.6 (85.8 ) 960.5 Gross profit — 625.3 23.2 72.9 (26.0 ) 695.4 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 24.4 396.2 1.8 63.1 (25.9 ) 459.6 Intercompany charges (2.0 ) 0.4 — 1.6 — — Special charge — 1.2 — — — 1.2 Operating (loss) profit (22.4 ) 227.5 21.4 8.2 (0.1 ) 234.6 Interest expense, net 5.5 8.0 — 2.7 — 16.2 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (167.1 ) (7.9 ) — 0.2 174.8 — Miscellaneous income, net — (6.5 ) — (0.8 ) — (7.3 ) Income before income taxes 139.2 233.9 21.4 6.1 (174.9 ) 225.7 Income tax (benefit) expense (9.8 ) 80.2 4.7 1.6 — 76.7 Net income 149.0 153.7 16.7 4.5 (174.9 ) 149.0 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments (8.6 ) (8.6 ) — — 8.6 (8.6 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net 4.1 1.4 — 1.4 (2.8 ) 4.1 Other comprehensive (loss) income items, net of tax (4.5 ) (7.2 ) — 1.4 5.8 (4.5 ) Comprehensive income $ 144.5 $ 146.5 $ 16.7 $ 5.9 $ (169.1 ) $ 144.5 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 141.8 $ 14.4 $ — $ 22.1 $ — $ 178.3 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment — (15.2 ) — (5.7 ) — (20.9 ) Investments in subsidiaries (26.4 ) — — — 26.4 — Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired — — — (26.4 ) — (26.4 ) Net cash used for investing activities (26.4 ) (15.2 ) — (32.1 ) 26.4 (47.3 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Repayments of long-term debt — — — (0.2 ) — (0.2 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises and other 1.4 — — — — 1.4 Repurchases of common stock (194.3 ) — — — — (194.3 ) Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (6.7 ) — — — — (6.7 ) Intercompany capital — — — 26.4 (26.4 ) — Dividends paid (10.9 ) — — — — (10.9 ) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (210.5 ) — — 26.2 (26.4 ) (210.7 ) Effect of exchange rates changes on cash — 0.8 — (2.4 ) — (1.6 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (95.1 ) — — 13.8 — (81.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 237.7 — — 73.4 — 311.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 142.6 $ — $ — $ 87.2 $ — $ 229.8 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 53.5 $ 15.8 $ — $ 20.7 $ — $ 90.0 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment — (29.8 ) — (6.0 ) — (35.8 ) Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment — — — 5.4 — 5.4 Proceeds from sale of investment — 13.2 — — — 13.2 Other investing activities — (0.2 ) — — — (0.2 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (16.8 ) — (0.6 ) — (17.4 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of long-term debt — — — 0.9 — 0.9 Proceeds from stock option exercises and other 2.3 — — — — 2.3 Repurchases of common stock (0.4 ) — — — — (0.4 ) Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (12.2 ) — — — — (12.2 ) Dividends paid (11.5 ) — — — — (11.5 ) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (21.8 ) — — 0.9 — (20.9 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — 1.0 — (2.7 ) — (1.7 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 31.7 — — 18.3 — 50.0 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 368.2 — — 45.0 — 413.2 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 399.9 $ — $ — $ 63.3 $ — $ 463.2

Significant Accounting Polici23

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Feb. 28, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting	The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of Acuity Brands and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. No material reclassifications occurred during the current period.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Adopted in Fiscal 2018 In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , (“ASU 2016-09”), which changes certain aspects of accounting for share-based payments to employees. The standard requires that all excess tax benefits and deficiencies previously recorded as additional paid-in capital be prospectively recorded in income tax expense, which could create volatility in the Company's effective income tax rate on a quarter by quarter basis due primarily to fluctuations in the Company's stock price and the timing of stock option exercises and vesting of restricted share grants. The standard also requires excess tax benefits to be presented as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity and taxes paid for employee withholdings to be presented as a financing activity. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 effective as of September 1, 2017. Excess tax benefits and deficiencies are recorded within Income tax (benefit) expense within the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income on a prospective basis as required by the standard; however, the Company elected to present changes to the statement of cash flows on a retrospective basis as allowed by the standard in order to maintain comparability between fiscal years. As such, cash flows from operations for the six months ended February 28, 2017 increased $18.4 million , with a corresponding decrease to cash flows from financing activities, compared to amounts previously reported. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”), which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”) signed into law in December 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 effective as of the beginning of the current reporting period and recorded a reclassification for the stranded tax effects resulting from the TCJA from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Retained earnings in the amount of $11.1 million on the Consolidated Balance Sheets during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 . Refer to the Income Taxes footnote for further details. Accounting Standards Yet to Be Adopted In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (“ASU 2017-07”), which will change the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only service costs may be capitalized in assets. ASU 2017-07 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The provisions of ASU 2017-07 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”), which requires an evaluation of whether substantially all of the fair value of assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. If so, the transaction does not qualify as a business. The guidance also requires an acquired business to include at least one substantive process and narrows the definition of outputs. ASU 2017-01 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2017-01 and intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2019. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (“ASU 2016-15”), which is intended to reduce the diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows including debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, and proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2019, and the provisions of ASU 2016-15 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statement disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to include most leases on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2018. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842 , which establishes an optional transition practical expedient when applying the guidance in ASU 2016-02 and has the same effective date as the original standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of ASU 2016-02 and intends to implement the standard as required in fiscal 2020. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. Since the issuance of ASU 2014-09, the FASB released several amendments to improve and clarify the implementation guidance, as well as to change the effective date. These standards have been collectively codified within Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). ASC 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The standard also requires additional disclosures about the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASC 606 permits two transition methods: the full retrospective method and the modified retrospective method. Under the full retrospective method, the standard would be applied to each prior reporting period presented with the cumulative effect of applying the standard recognized at the earliest period shown. Under the modified retrospective method, the cumulative effect of applying the standard would be recognized at the date of initial application. ASC 606 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company will adopt the requirements of the new standard on September 1, 2018. The Company has an implementation team tasked with identifying potential differences that will result from applying the new revenue recognition standard to the Company's contracts with its customers. The implementation team reports the findings and progress of the project to management on a frequent basis and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The implementation team has completed its initial phase of contract reviews and continues to evaluate the results of those reviews with respect to potential changes from adopting the new standard on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Management anticipates the most significant changes will relate to additional deferral of revenue recognition for certain services provided and the gross presentation of right of return assets and refund liabilities for sales with a right of return. Based on the current portfolio of the Company's revenue generating activities, these changes are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Additionally, the implementation team is in the process of identifying appropriate changes to the Company's business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Based on the implementation team's current findings and the overall expected immaterial impact of adoption, the implementation team is currently evaluating which adoption method would provide the most meaningful information to the Company's stakeholders. All other newly issued accounting pronouncements not yet effective have been deemed either immaterial or not applicable.
Methodologies used to determine fair values of financial assets and liabilities	The Company utilizes valuation methodologies to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities in conformity with the concepts of “exit price” and the fair value hierarchy as prescribed in ASC 820. All valuation methods and assumptions are validated at least quarterly to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the fair values. There were no material changes to the valuation methods or assumptions used to determine fair values during the current period.
Recognition of transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy	The Company used quoted market prices to determine the fair value of Level 1 assets and liabilities. No transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy occurred during the current fiscal period. In the event of a transfer in or out of a level within the fair value hierarchy, the transfers would be recognized on the date of occurrence.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at February 28, 2018 and August 31, 2017 (in millions): February 28, 2018 August 31, 2017 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior unsecured public notes, net of unamortized discount and deferred costs $ 349.3 $ 369.3 $ 349.1 $ 379.7 Industrial revenue bond 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Bank loans 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.8

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended February 28, 2018 is summarized below (in millions): Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 900.9 Additions from acquired businesses 13.4 Foreign currency translation adjustments (2.4 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ 911.9

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventories include materials, labor, in-bound freight, and related manufacturing overhead, are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out or average cost basis) or market, and consist of the following (in millions): February 28, 2018 August 31, 2017 Raw materials, supplies, and work in process (1) $ 167.5 $ 176.5 Finished goods 187.2 180.8 Inventories excluding reserves 354.7 357.3 Less: Reserves (32.6 ) (28.7 ) Total inventories $ 322.1 $ 328.6 _______________________________________ (1) Due to the immaterial amount of estimated work in process and the short lead times for the conversion of raw materials to finished goods, the Company does not believe the segregation of raw materials and work in process is meaningful information.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table calculates basic earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Net income $ 96.9 $ 67.3 $ 168.4 $ 149.0 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 41.4 43.8 41.6 43.8 Common stock equivalents 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.2 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 41.5 44.0 41.7 44.0 Basic earnings per share $ 2.34 $ 1.54 $ 4.05 $ 3.40 Diluted earnings per share $ 2.33 $ 1.53 $ 4.04 $ 3.39
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	The following table presents stock options and restricted stock awards that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 as the effect of inclusion would have been antidilutive: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Stock options 189,428 128,867 176,549 105,047 Restricted stock awards 198,186 103,752 216,746 78,188

Changes in Equity (Tables)

Changes in Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Changes in Equity (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Equity	The following table summarizes changes in the components of stockholders' equity for the six months ended February 28, 2018 (in millions): Common Stock Outstanding Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Treasury Stock, at cost Total Balance, August 31, 2017 41.9 $ 0.5 $ 881.0 $ 1,659.9 $ (99.7 ) $ (776.1 ) $ 1,665.6 Net income — — — 168.4 — — 168.4 Other comprehensive loss — — — — (4.6 ) — (4.6 ) Reclassification of stranded tax effects of the TCJA (1) — — — 11.1 (11.1 ) — — Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants 0.1 — 10.1 — — 0.1 10.2 Employee stock purchase plan issuances — — 0.3 — — — 0.3 Cash dividends of $0.26 per share paid on common stock — — — (10.9 ) — — (10.9 ) Stock options exercised — — 1.1 — — — 1.1 Repurchases of common stock (1.2 ) — — — — (194.3 ) (194.3 ) Balance, February 28, 2018 40.8 $ 0.5 $ 892.5 $ 1,828.5 $ (115.4 ) $ (970.3 ) $ 1,635.8 _______________________________________ (1) See Income Taxes footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Comprehensive Income (Tables)

Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Comprehensive Income (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) items	The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss during the six months ended February 28, 2018 (in millions): Foreign Currency Items Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Items Balance at August 31, 2017 $ (28.7 ) $ (71.0 ) $ (99.7 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (8.0 ) — (8.0 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income — 3.4 3.4 Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (8.0 ) 3.4 (4.6 ) Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA (1) — (11.1 ) (11.1 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ (36.7 ) $ (78.7 ) $ (115.4 ) _______________________________________ (1) See Income Taxes footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
Schedule of comprehensive income (loss)	The following table presents the tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments $ 2.5 $ — $ 2.5 $ 3.3 $ — $ 3.3 Defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost (1) 0.8 (0.2 ) 0.6 0.8 (0.2 ) 0.6 Actuarial losses (1) 1.7 (0.5 ) 1.2 2.2 (0.7 ) 1.5 Total defined benefit pension plans, net 2.5 (0.7 ) 1.8 3.0 (0.9 ) 2.1 Other comprehensive income $ 5.0 $ (0.7 ) $ 4.3 $ 6.3 $ (0.9 ) $ 5.4 Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax (Expense) Benefit Net of Tax Amount Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (8.0 ) $ — $ (8.0 ) $ (8.6 ) $ — $ (8.6 ) Defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of defined benefit pension items: Prior service cost (1) 1.6 (0.6 ) 1.0 1.6 (0.5 ) 1.1 Actuarial losses (1) 3.4 (1.0 ) 2.4 4.4 (1.4 ) 3.0 Total defined benefit pension plans, net 5.0 (1.6 ) 3.4 6.0 (1.9 ) 4.1 Other comprehensive loss $ (3.0 ) $ (1.6 ) $ (4.6 ) $ (2.6 ) $ (1.9 ) $ (4.5 ) _______________________________________ (1) The before tax amount of these other comprehensive income (loss) components is included in net periodic pension cost. See Pension Plans footnote within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Interest Expense, Net	The following table summarizes the components of interest expense, net for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Interest expense $ 8.7 $ 8.5 $ 17.4 $ 17.1 Interest income (0.7 ) (0.5 ) (1.3 ) (0.9 ) Interest expense, net $ 8.0 $ 8.0 $ 16.1 $ 16.2

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability	The changes in the reserves for product warranty and recall costs during the six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 are summarized as follows (in millions): Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Beginning balance $ 22.0 $ 15.5 Warranty and recall costs 15.1 15.4 Payments and other deductions (13.1 ) (12.5 ) Ending balance $ 24.0 $ 18.4

Share-based Payments (Tables)

Share-based Payments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Share-based Payments (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Expense and Shares Issued Upon Exercise of Options	The following table presents share-based payment expense and new shares issued upon exercise of stock options for the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 (in millions, except shares): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Share-based payment expense $ 8.3 $ 8.1 $ 16.8 $ 16.0 Shares issued from option exercises 3,208 — 9,364 12,030

Pension Plans (Tables)

Pension Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Pension Plans (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Cost	Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans during the three and six months ended February 28, 2018 and 2017 included the following components before tax (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 February 28, 2018 February 28, 2017 Service cost $ 0.7 $ 0.9 $ 1.4 $ 1.8 Interest cost 2.2 2.0 4.4 4.0 Expected return on plan assets (3.1 ) (2.8 ) (6.2 ) (5.6 ) Amortization of prior service cost 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.6 Recognized actuarial loss 1.7 2.2 3.4 4.4 Net periodic pension cost $ 2.3 $ 3.1 $ 4.6 $ 6.2

Special Charge (Tables)

Special Charge (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Special Charge (Tables)	Feb. 28, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The changes in the reserves related to these programs during the six months ended February 28, 2018 are summarized as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2017 Actions Fiscal 2016 Actions Total Balance at August 31, 2017 $ 11.2 $ 1.4 $ 12.6 Severance costs 0.9 (0.1 ) 0.8 Payments made during the period (3.4 ) (1.0 ) (4.4 ) Balance at February 28, 2018 $ 8.7 $ 0.3 $ 9.0

Supplemental Guarantor Conden35

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 142.6 $ — $ — $ 87.2 $ — $ 229.8 Accounts receivable, net — 435.5 — 64.7 — 500.2 Inventories — 295.6 — 26.5 — 322.1 Other current assets 15.9 13.6 — 11.8 — 41.3 Total current assets 158.5 744.7 — 190.2 — 1,093.4 Property, plant, and equipment, net 0.2 223.4 — 59.2 — 282.8 Goodwill — 677.9 2.7 231.3 — 911.9 Intangible assets, net — 229.4 108.1 110.0 — 447.5 Deferred income taxes 35.4 — — (0.1 ) (32.1 ) 3.2 Other long-term assets 0.2 9.4 — 2.1 — 11.7 Investments in and amounts due from affiliates 1,553.9 468.9 255.6 — (2,278.4 ) — Total assets $ 1,748.2 $ 2,353.7 $ 366.4 $ 592.7 $ (2,310.5 ) $ 2,750.5 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 0.5 $ 317.0 $ — $ 24.4 $ — $ 341.9 Current maturities of long-term debt — — — 0.4 — 0.4 Other accrued liabilities 8.9 123.8 — 34.6 — 167.3 Total current liabilities 9.4 440.8 — 59.4 — 509.6 Long-term debt — 353.3 — 3.2 — 356.5 Deferred income taxes — 81.3 — 26.9 (32.1 ) 76.1 Other long-term liabilities 103.0 49.4 — 20.1 — 172.5 Amounts due to affiliates — — — 155.3 (155.3 ) — Total stockholders’ equity 1,635.8 1,428.9 366.4 327.8 (2,123.1 ) 1,635.8 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,748.2 $ 2,353.7 $ 366.4 $ 592.7 $ (2,310.5 ) $ 2,750.5 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (In millions) August 31, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 237.7 $ — $ — $ 73.4 $ — $ 311.1 Accounts receivable, net — 494.6 — 78.7 — 573.3 Inventories — 305.5 — 23.1 — 328.6 Other current assets 1.6 15.8 — 15.2 — 32.6 Total current assets 239.3 815.9 — 190.4 — 1,245.6 Property, plant, and equipment, net 0.2 228.3 — 59.2 — 287.7 Goodwill — 677.7 2.7 220.5 — 900.9 Intangible assets, net — 235.5 109.8 103.5 — 448.8 Deferred income taxes 51.6 — — 8.0 (56.2 ) 3.4 Other long-term assets 1.5 10.9 — 0.8 — 13.2 Investments in and amounts due from affiliates 1,500.3 330.4 234.2 — (2,064.9 ) — Total assets $ 1,792.9 $ 2,298.7 $ 346.7 $ 582.4 $ (2,121.1 ) $ 2,899.6 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 0.9 $ 366.4 $ — $ 27.8 $ — $ 395.1 Current maturities of long-term debt — — — 0.4 — 0.4 Other accrued liabilities 27.6 138.9 — 38.9 — 205.4 Total current liabilities 28.5 505.3 — 67.1 — 600.9 Long-term debt — 353.1 — 3.4 — 356.5 Deferred income taxes — 134.6 — 29.8 (56.2 ) 108.2 Other long-term liabilities 98.7 49.3 — 20.4 — 168.4 Amounts due to affiliates — — — 128.8 (128.8 ) — Total stockholders’ equity 1,665.7 1,256.4 346.7 332.9 (1,936.1 ) 1,665.6 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,792.9 $ 2,298.7 $ 346.7 $ 582.4 $ (2,121.1 ) $ 2,899.6
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Three Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 740.4 $ — $ 91.7 $ — $ 832.1 Intercompany sales — — 12.5 41.2 (53.7 ) — Total sales — 740.4 12.5 132.9 (53.7 ) 832.1 Cost of products sold — 440.6 — 95.3 (38.7 ) 497.2 Gross profit — 299.8 12.5 37.6 (15.0 ) 334.9 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 11.1 211.7 0.8 37.7 (15.0 ) 246.3 Intercompany charges (0.9 ) (0.3 ) — 1.2 — — Special charge — 0.6 — — — 0.6 Operating (loss) profit (10.2 ) 87.8 11.7 (1.3 ) — 88.0 Interest expense, net 2.6 4.0 — 1.4 — 8.0 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (106.2 ) (1.0 ) — 0.1 107.1 — Miscellaneous expense, net — 1.2 — 0.1 — 1.3 Income (loss) before income taxes 93.4 83.6 11.7 (2.9 ) (107.1 ) 78.7 Income tax (benefit) expense (3.5 ) (15.0 ) 0.9 (0.6 ) — (18.2 ) Net income (loss) 96.9 98.6 10.8 (2.3 ) (107.1 ) 96.9 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.5 2.5 — — (2.5 ) 2.5 Defined benefit pension plans, net 1.8 1.3 — 0.5 (1.8 ) 1.8 Other comprehensive income items, net of tax 4.3 3.8 — 0.5 (4.3 ) 4.3 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 101.2 $ 102.4 $ 10.8 $ (1.8 ) $ (111.4 ) $ 101.2 CONDENSED CONSOL IDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Three Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 712.7 $ — $ 92.0 $ — $ 804.7 Intercompany sales — — 11.7 37.0 (48.7 ) — Total sales — 712.7 11.7 129.0 (48.7 ) 804.7 Cost of products sold — 406.8 — 97.7 (35.6 ) 468.9 Gross profit — 305.9 11.7 31.3 (13.1 ) 335.8 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 12.6 196.3 0.9 31.0 (13.0 ) 227.8 Intercompany charges (0.8 ) 0.2 — 0.6 — — Operating (loss) profit (11.8 ) 109.4 10.8 (0.3 ) (0.1 ) 108.0 Interest expense, net 2.7 4.0 — 1.3 — 8.0 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (76.7 ) 1.2 — — 75.5 — Miscellaneous expense (income), net — 0.8 — (0.2 ) — 0.6 Income (loss) before income taxes 62.2 103.4 10.8 (1.4 ) (75.6 ) 99.4 Income tax (benefit) expense (5.1 ) 32.4 3.8 1.0 — 32.1 Net income (loss) 67.3 71.0 7.0 (2.4 ) (75.6 ) 67.3 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments 3.3 3.3 — — (3.3 ) 3.3 Defined benefit pension plans, net 2.1 0.7 — 0.7 (1.4 ) 2.1 Other comprehensive income items, net of tax 5.4 4.0 — 0.7 (4.7 ) 5.4 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 72.7 $ 75.0 $ 7.0 $ (1.7 ) $ (80.3 ) $ 72.7 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 1,484.6 $ — $ 190.3 $ — $ 1,674.9 Intercompany sales — — 24.5 84.7 (109.2 ) — Total sales — 1,484.6 24.5 275.0 (109.2 ) 1,674.9 Cost of products sold — 870.4 — 200.2 (80.8 ) 989.8 Gross profit — 614.2 24.5 74.8 (28.4 ) 685.1 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 23.8 406.4 1.6 74.3 (28.4 ) 477.7 Intercompany charges (1.9 ) (0.8 ) — 2.7 — — Special charge — 0.8 — — — 0.8 Operating (loss) profit (21.9 ) 207.8 22.9 (2.2 ) — 206.6 Interest expense, net 5.3 8.0 — 2.8 — 16.1 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (187.1 ) (2.1 ) — 0.1 189.1 — Miscellaneous expense (income), net — 2.0 — (1.1 ) — 0.9 Income (loss) before income taxes 159.9 199.9 22.9 (4.0 ) (189.1 ) 189.6 Income tax (benefit) expense (8.5 ) 27.2 3.1 (0.6 ) — 21.2 Net income (loss) 168.4 172.7 19.8 (3.4 ) (189.1 ) 168.4 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments (8.0 ) (8.0 ) — — 8.0 (8.0 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net 3.4 2.5 — 0.9 (3.4 ) 3.4 Other comprehensive (loss) income items, net of tax (4.6 ) (5.5 ) — 0.9 4.6 (4.6 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 163.8 $ 167.2 $ 19.8 $ (2.5 ) $ (184.5 ) $ 163.8 CONDENSED CONSOL IDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net sales: External sales $ — $ 1,459.0 $ — $ 196.9 $ — $ 1,655.9 Intercompany sales — — 23.2 88.6 (111.8 ) — Total sales — 1,459.0 23.2 285.5 (111.8 ) 1,655.9 Cost of products sold — 833.7 — 212.6 (85.8 ) 960.5 Gross profit — 625.3 23.2 72.9 (26.0 ) 695.4 Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 24.4 396.2 1.8 63.1 (25.9 ) 459.6 Intercompany charges (2.0 ) 0.4 — 1.6 — — Special charge — 1.2 — — — 1.2 Operating (loss) profit (22.4 ) 227.5 21.4 8.2 (0.1 ) 234.6 Interest expense, net 5.5 8.0 — 2.7 — 16.2 Equity earnings in subsidiaries (167.1 ) (7.9 ) — 0.2 174.8 — Miscellaneous income, net — (6.5 ) — (0.8 ) — (7.3 ) Income before income taxes 139.2 233.9 21.4 6.1 (174.9 ) 225.7 Income tax (benefit) expense (9.8 ) 80.2 4.7 1.6 — 76.7 Net income 149.0 153.7 16.7 4.5 (174.9 ) 149.0 Other comprehensive income (loss) items: Foreign currency translation adjustments (8.6 ) (8.6 ) — — 8.6 (8.6 ) Defined benefit pension plans, net 4.1 1.4 — 1.4 (2.8 ) 4.1 Other comprehensive (loss) income items, net of tax (4.5 ) (7.2 ) — 1.4 5.8 (4.5 ) Comprehensive income $ 144.5 $ 146.5 $ 16.7 $ 5.9 $ (169.1 ) $ 144.5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2018 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 141.8 $ 14.4 $ — $ 22.1 $ — $ 178.3 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment — (15.2 ) — (5.7 ) — (20.9 ) Investments in subsidiaries (26.4 ) — — — 26.4 — Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired — — — (26.4 ) — (26.4 ) Net cash used for investing activities (26.4 ) (15.2 ) — (32.1 ) 26.4 (47.3 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Repayments of long-term debt — — — (0.2 ) — (0.2 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises and other 1.4 — — — — 1.4 Repurchases of common stock (194.3 ) — — — — (194.3 ) Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (6.7 ) — — — — (6.7 ) Intercompany capital — — — 26.4 (26.4 ) — Dividends paid (10.9 ) — — — — (10.9 ) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (210.5 ) — — 26.2 (26.4 ) (210.7 ) Effect of exchange rates changes on cash — 0.8 — (2.4 ) — (1.6 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (95.1 ) — — 13.8 — (81.3 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 237.7 — — 73.4 — 311.1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 142.6 $ — $ — $ 87.2 $ — $ 229.8 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) Six Months Ended February 28, 2017 Parent Subsidiary Issuer Subsidiary Guarantor Non- Guarantors Consolidating Adjustments Consolidated Net cash provided by operating activities $ 53.5 $ 15.8 $ — $ 20.7 $ — $ 90.0 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment — (29.8 ) — (6.0 ) — (35.8 ) Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment — — — 5.4 — 5.4 Proceeds from sale of investment — 13.2 — — — 13.2 Other investing activities — (0.2 ) — — — (0.2 ) Net cash used for investing activities — (16.8 ) — (0.6 ) — (17.4 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of long-term debt — — — 0.9 — 0.9 Proceeds from stock option exercises and other 2.3 — — — — 2.3 Repurchases of common stock (0.4 ) — — — — (0.4 ) Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards (12.2 ) — — — — (12.2 ) Dividends paid (11.5 ) — — — — (11.5 ) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (21.8 ) — — 0.9 — (20.9 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — 1.0 — (2.7 ) — (1.7 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 31.7 — — 18.3 — 50.0 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 368.2 — — 45.0 — 413.2 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 399.9 $ — $ — $ 63.3 $ — $ 463.2

Description of Business and B36

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details)	6 Months Ended
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details)	Feb. 28, 2018Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

Acquisitions and Investments Na

Acquisitions and Investments Narrative (Details) - acquisition	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Number of acquisitions	1	0

New Accounting Pronouncements (

New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Increase to cash provided by operating activities			$ 178.3	$ 90
Decrease to cash provided by financing activities			$ 210.7	$ 20.9
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA	$ 11.1
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Increase to cash provided by operating activities		$ 18.4
Decrease to cash provided by financing activities		$ 17.1
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA	$ 11.1

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 229.8	$ 311.1	$ 463.2	$ 413.2
Carrying Value \| Senior unsecured public notes, net of unamortized discount and deferred costs
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	349.3	349.1
Carrying Value \| Industrial revenue bond \| Industrial Revenue Bond Maturing in 2021
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	4	4
Carrying Value \| Bank loans
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	3.6	3.8
Fair Value \| Level 2 \| Senior unsecured public notes, net of unamortized discount and deferred costs
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	369.3	379.7
Fair Value \| Level 2 \| Industrial revenue bond \| Industrial Revenue Bond Maturing in 2021
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	4	4
Fair Value \| Level 2 \| Bank loans
Liabilities:
Carrying and estimated fair values of financial instruments	$ 3.6	$ 3.8

Goodwill and Intangible Asset40

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 6.7	$ 7.8	$ 13.3	$ 13.7
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Amortization expense in fiscal 2018	26.3		26.3
Amortization expense in fiscal 2019	26		26
Amortization expense in fiscal 2020	26		26
Amortization expense in fiscal 2021	23.1		23.1
Amortization expense in fiscal 2022	$ 21.4		$ 21.4

Goodwill and Intangible Asset41

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Changes in Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 900.9
Additions from acquired businesses	13.4
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 911.9

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials, supplies, and work in process	$ 167.5	$ 176.5
Finished goods	187.2	180.8
Inventories excluding reserves	354.7	357.3
Less: Reserves	(32.6)	(28.7)
Total inventories	$ 322.1	$ 328.6

Earnings Per Share (Basic and D

Earnings Per Share (Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share - Treasury Stock Method) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 96.9	$ 67.3	$ 168.4	$ 149
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	41.4	43.8	41.6	43.8
Common stock equivalents (in shares)	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	41.5	44	41.7	44
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.34	$ 1.54	$ 4.05	$ 3.40
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.33	$ 1.53	$ 4.04	$ 3.39

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Antidilutive Securities Excluded from EPS Computation) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share (in shares)	189,428	128,867	176,549	105,047
Restricted stock awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options excluded from diluted earnings per share (in shares)	198,186	103,752	216,746	78,188

Changes in Equity (Details)

Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			$ 1,665.6
Net income	$ 96.9	$ 67.3	168.4	$ 149
Other comprehensive loss			(4.6)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA	11.1
Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants			10.2
Employee stock purchase plan issuances			0.3
Cash dividends of $0.26 per share paid on common stock			(10.9)
Stock options exercised			1.1
Repurchases of common stock			(194.3)
Balance at February 28, 2018	1,635.8		$ 1,635.8
Cash dividends paid (usd per share)			$ 0.26
Common Stock Outstanding
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			$ 0.5
Balance, August 31, 2017 (shares)			41.9
Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants (shares)			0.1
Repurchases of common stock (shares)			(1.2)
Balance at February 28, 2018	$ 0.5		$ 0.5
Balance, February 28, 2018 (shares)	40.8		40.8
Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			$ 881
Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants			10.1
Employee stock purchase plan issuances			0.3
Stock options exercised			1.1
Balance at February 28, 2018	$ 892.5		892.5
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			1,659.9
Net income			168.4
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA			11.1
Cash dividends of $0.26 per share paid on common stock			(10.9)
Balance at February 28, 2018	1,828.5		1,828.5
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			(99.7)
Other comprehensive loss	4.3	$ 5.4	(4.6)	$ (4.5)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA			(11.1)
Balance at February 28, 2018	(115.4)		(115.4)
Treasury Stock, at cost
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			(776.1)
Amortization, issuance, and cancellations of restricted stock grants			0.1
Employee stock purchase plan issuances			0
Repurchases of common stock			(194.3)
Balance at February 28, 2018	$ (970.3)		$ (970.3)

Comprehensive Income (Changes i

Comprehensive Income (Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			$ 1,665.6
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			(4.6)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA	$ 11.1
Balance at February 28, 2018	1,635.8		1,635.8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			(99.7)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			3.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.3	$ 5.4	(4.6)	$ (4.5)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA			(11.1)
Balance at February 28, 2018	(115.4)		(115.4)
Foreign Currency Items
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			(28.7)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2.5	3.3	(8)	(8.6)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA			0
Balance at February 28, 2018	(36.7)		(36.7)
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at August 31, 2017			(71)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications			0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			3.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.8	$ 2.1	3.4	$ 4.1
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA			(11.1)
Balance at February 28, 2018	$ (78.7)		$ (78.7)

Comprehensive Income (Tax Amoun

Comprehensive Income (Tax Amounts Allocated to Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax			$ (4.6)
Other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	$ 5	$ 6.3	(3)	$ (2.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	(0.7)	(0.9)	(1.6)	(1.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.3	5.4	(4.6)	(4.5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	2.5	3.3	(8)	(8.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2.5	3.3	(8)	(8.6)
Total defined benefit pension plans, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	2.5	3	5	6
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	(0.7)	(0.9)	(1.6)	(1.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.8	2.1	3.4	4.1
Prior service cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	0.8	0.8	1.6	1.6
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	(0.2)	(0.2)	(0.6)	(0.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.6	0.6	1	1.1
Actuarial losses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	1.7	2.2	3.4	4.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax	(0.5)	(0.7)	(1)	(1.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 1.2	$ 1.5	$ 2.4	$ 3

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Debt (Details)	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 27, 2014USD ($)
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 8,700,000	$ 8,500,000	$ 17,400,000	$ 17,100,000
Interest income	(700,000)	(500,000)	(1,300,000)	(900,000)
Interest expense, net	8,000,000	$ 8,000,000	16,100,000	$ 16,200,000
Lines of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Outstanding letters of credit	10,200,000		10,200,000
Lines of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 27, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Executed revolving credit facility					$ 250,000,000
Borrowings outstanding	0		0
Additional borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility	$ 244,700,000		$ 244,700,000
Lines of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 27, 2019 \| Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Minimum interest coverage ratio	2.50		2.50
Applicable margins based on company's leverage ratio, percentage			1.00%
Facility fee, percentage			0.125%
Lines of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 27, 2019 \| Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Maximum leverage ratio	3.50		3.50
Applicable margins based on company's leverage ratio, percentage			1.575%
Facility fee, percentage			0.30%
Letter of Credit \| Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 27, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 5,300,000		$ 5,300,000
Senior unsecured public notes \| Senior Unsecured Notes Maturing December 2019
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt outstanding	$ 350,000,000		$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Industrial revenue bond \| Industrial Revenue Bond Maturing in 2021
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt outstanding	$ 4,000,000		$ 4,000,000
Bank loans \| 2016 Fixed-rate Bank Loans
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt outstanding	$ 3,600,000		$ 3,600,000

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Standard warranty term	5 years
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 22	$ 15.5
Warranty and recall costs	15.1	15.4
Payments and other deductions	(13.1)	(12.5)
Ending balance	$ 24	$ 18.4

Share-based Payments (Details)

Share-based Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Share-based Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based payment expense	$ 8.3	$ 8.1	$ 16.8	$ 16
Shares issued from option exercises (shares)	3,208	0	9,364	12,030

Pension Plans (Details)

Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 0.7	$ 0.9	$ 1.4	$ 1.8
Interest cost	2.2	2	4.4	4
Expected return on plan assets	(3.1)	(2.8)	(6.2)	(5.6)
Amortization of prior service cost	0.8	0.8	1.6	1.6
Recognized actuarial loss	1.7	2.2	3.4	4.4
Net periodic pension cost	$ 2.3	$ 3.1	$ 4.6	$ 6.2

Special Charge (Details)

Special Charge (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Special Charge (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charge	$ 600,000	$ 0	$ 800,000	$ 1,200,000
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			12,600,000
Severance costs			800,000
Payments made during the period			(4,400,000)
Balance, end of period	9,000,000		9,000,000
Fiscal 2017 Actions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			11,200,000
Severance costs			900,000
Payments made during the period			(3,400,000)
Balance, end of period	8,700,000		8,700,000
Fiscal 2016 Actions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			1,400,000
Severance costs			(100,000)
Payments made during the period			(1,000,000)
Balance, end of period	$ 300,000		$ 300,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provisional tax benefit estimate	$ 31.2
Benefit to decrease Company's deferred taxes to revised federal rate	32.3
Current estimate for the provision for unremitted foreign earnings	1.1
Reclassification of stranded tax effects of TCJA	$ 11.1

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 229.8	$ 311.1	$ 463.2	$ 413.2
Accounts receivable, net	500.2	573.3
Inventories	322.1	328.6
Other current assets	41.3	32.6
Total current assets	1,093.4	1,245.6
Property, plant, and equipment, net	282.8	287.7
Goodwill	911.9	900.9
Intangible assets, net	447.5	448.8
Deferred income taxes	3.2	3.4
Other long-term assets	11.7	13.2
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Total assets	2,750.5	2,899.6
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	341.9	395.1
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.4	0.4
Other accrued liabilities	167.3	205.4
Total current liabilities	509.6	600.9
Long-term debt	356.5	356.5
Deferred income taxes	76.1	108.2
Other long-term liabilities	172.5	168.4
Amounts due to affiliates	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity	1,635.8	1,665.6
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,750.5	2,899.6
Parent
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	142.6	237.7	399.9	368.2
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	15.9	1.6
Total current assets	158.5	239.3
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0.2	0.2
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Deferred income taxes	35.4	51.6
Other long-term assets	0.2	1.5
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	1,553.9	1,500.3
Total assets	1,748.2	1,792.9
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0.5	0.9
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	8.9	27.6
Total current liabilities	9.4	28.5
Long-term debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	103	98.7
Amounts due to affiliates	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity	1,635.8	1,665.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,748.2	1,792.9
Subsidiary Issuer
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	435.5	494.6
Inventories	295.6	305.5
Other current assets	13.6	15.8
Total current assets	744.7	815.9
Property, plant, and equipment, net	223.4	228.3
Goodwill	677.9	677.7
Intangible assets, net	229.4	235.5
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term assets	9.4	10.9
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	468.9	330.4
Total assets	2,353.7	2,298.7
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	317	366.4
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	123.8	138.9
Total current liabilities	440.8	505.3
Long-term debt	353.3	353.1
Deferred income taxes	81.3	134.6
Other long-term liabilities	49.4	49.3
Amounts due to affiliates	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity	1,428.9	1,256.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,353.7	2,298.7
Subsidiary Guarantor
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	2.7	2.7
Intangible assets, net	108.1	109.8
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term assets	0	0
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	255.6	234.2
Total assets	366.4	346.7
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Amounts due to affiliates	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity	366.4	346.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	366.4	346.7
Non- Guarantors
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	87.2	73.4	63.3	45
Accounts receivable, net	64.7	78.7
Inventories	26.5	23.1
Other current assets	11.8	15.2
Total current assets	190.2	190.4
Property, plant, and equipment, net	59.2	59.2
Goodwill	231.3	220.5
Intangible assets, net	110	103.5
Deferred income taxes	(0.1)	8
Other long-term assets	2.1	0.8
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	0	0
Total assets	592.7	582.4
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	24.4	27.8
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.4	0.4
Other accrued liabilities	34.6	38.9
Total current liabilities	59.4	67.1
Long-term debt	3.2	3.4
Deferred income taxes	26.9	29.8
Other long-term liabilities	20.1	20.4
Amounts due to affiliates	155.3	128.8
Total stockholders’ equity	327.8	332.9
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	592.7	582.4
Consolidating Adjustments
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property, plant, and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(32.1)	(56.2)
Other long-term assets	0	0
Investments in and amounts due from affiliates	(2,278.4)	(2,064.9)
Total assets	(2,310.5)	(2,121.1)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(32.1)	(56.2)
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Amounts due to affiliates	(155.3)	(128.8)
Total stockholders’ equity	(2,123.1)	(1,936.1)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ (2,310.5)	$ (2,121.1)

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Income) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Net Sales:
External sales	$ 832,100,000	$ 804,700,000	$ 1,674,900,000	$ 1,655,900,000
Intercompany sales	0	0	0	0
Total sales	832,100,000	804,700,000	1,674,900,000	1,655,900,000
Cost of products sold	497,200,000	468,900,000	989,800,000	960,500,000
Gross profit	334,900,000	335,800,000	685,100,000	695,400,000
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	246,300,000	227,800,000	477,700,000	459,600,000
Intercompany charges	0	0	0	0
Special charge	600,000	0	800,000	1,200,000
Operating profit	88,000,000	108,000,000	206,600,000	234,600,000
Interest expense, net	8,000,000	8,000,000	16,100,000	16,200,000
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous expense, net	1,300,000	600,000	900,000	(7,300,000)
Income before income taxes	78,700,000	99,400,000	189,600,000	225,700,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	(18,200,000)	32,100,000	21,200,000	76,700,000
Net income	96,900,000	67,300,000	168,400,000	149,000,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,500,000	3,300,000	(8,000,000)	(8,600,000)
Defined benefit pension plans, net	1,800,000	2,100,000	3,400,000	4,100,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,300,000	5,400,000	(4,600,000)	(4,500,000)
Comprehensive income	101,200,000	72,700,000	163,800,000	144,500,000
Parent
Net Sales:
External sales	0	0	0	0
Intercompany sales	0	0	0	0
Total sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of products sold	0	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	11,100,000	12,600,000	23,800,000	24,400,000
Intercompany charges	(900,000)	(800,000)	(1,900,000)	(2,000,000)
Special charge	0		0	0
Operating profit	(10,200,000)	(11,800,000)	(21,900,000)	(22,400,000)
Interest expense, net	2,600,000	2,700,000	5,300,000	5,500,000
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	(106,200,000)	(76,700,000)	(187,100,000)	(167,100,000)
Miscellaneous expense, net	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	93,400,000	62,200,000	159,900,000	139,200,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	(3,500,000)	(5,100,000)	(8,500,000)	(9,800,000)
Net income	96,900,000	67,300,000	168,400,000	149,000,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,500,000	3,300,000	(8,000,000)	(8,600,000)
Defined benefit pension plans, net	1,800,000	2,100,000	3,400,000	4,100,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,300,000	5,400,000	(4,600,000)	(4,500,000)
Comprehensive income	101,200,000	72,700,000	163,800,000	144,500,000
Subsidiary Issuer
Net Sales:
External sales	740,400,000	712,700,000	1,484,600,000	1,459,000,000
Intercompany sales	0	0	0	0
Total sales	740,400,000	712,700,000	1,484,600,000	1,459,000,000
Cost of products sold	440,600,000	406,800,000	870,400,000	833,700,000
Gross profit	299,800,000	305,900,000	614,200,000	625,300,000
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	211,700,000	196,300,000	406,400,000	396,200,000
Intercompany charges	(300,000)	200,000	(800,000)	400,000
Special charge	600,000		800,000	1,200,000
Operating profit	87,800,000	109,400,000	207,800,000	227,500,000
Interest expense, net	4,000,000	4,000,000	8,000,000	8,000,000
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	(1,000,000)	1,200,000	(2,100,000)	(7,900,000)
Miscellaneous expense, net	1,200,000	800,000	2,000,000	(6,500,000)
Income before income taxes	83,600,000	103,400,000	199,900,000	233,900,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	(15,000,000)	32,400,000	27,200,000	80,200,000
Net income	98,600,000	71,000,000	172,700,000	153,700,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,500,000	3,300,000	(8,000,000)	(8,600,000)
Defined benefit pension plans, net	1,300,000	700,000	2,500,000	1,400,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,800,000	4,000,000	(5,500,000)	(7,200,000)
Comprehensive income	102,400,000	75,000,000	167,200,000	146,500,000
Subsidiary Guarantor
Net Sales:
External sales	0	0	0	0
Intercompany sales	12,500,000	11,700,000	24,500,000	23,200,000
Total sales	12,500,000	11,700,000	24,500,000	23,200,000
Cost of products sold	0	0	0	0
Gross profit	12,500,000	11,700,000	24,500,000	23,200,000
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	800,000	900,000	1,600,000	1,800,000
Intercompany charges	0	0	0	0
Special charge	0		0	0
Operating profit	11,700,000	10,800,000	22,900,000	21,400,000
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous expense, net	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	11,700,000	10,800,000	22,900,000	21,400,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	900,000	3,800,000	3,100,000	4,700,000
Net income	10,800,000	7,000,000	19,800,000	16,700,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Defined benefit pension plans, net	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	10,800,000	7,000,000	19,800,000	16,700,000
Non- Guarantors
Net Sales:
External sales	91,700,000	92,000,000	190,300,000	196,900,000
Intercompany sales	41,200,000	37,000,000	84,700,000	88,600,000
Total sales	132,900,000	129,000,000	275,000,000	285,500,000
Cost of products sold	95,300,000	97,700,000	200,200,000	212,600,000
Gross profit	37,600,000	31,300,000	74,800,000	72,900,000
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	37,700,000	31,000,000	74,300,000	63,100,000
Intercompany charges	1,200,000	600,000	2,700,000	1,600,000
Special charge	0		0	0
Operating profit	(1,300,000)	(300,000)	(2,200,000)	8,200,000
Interest expense, net	1,400,000	1,300,000	2,800,000	2,700,000
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	100,000	0	100,000	200,000
Miscellaneous expense, net	100,000	(200,000)	(1,100,000)	(800,000)
Income before income taxes	(2,900,000)	(1,400,000)	(4,000,000)	6,100,000
Income tax (benefit) expense	(600,000)	1,000,000	(600,000)	1,600,000
Net income	(2,300,000)	(2,400,000)	(3,400,000)	4,500,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0
Defined benefit pension plans, net	500,000	700,000	900,000	1,400,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	500,000	700,000	900,000	1,400,000
Comprehensive income	(1,800,000)	(1,700,000)	(2,500,000)	5,900,000
Consolidating Adjustments
Net Sales:
External sales	0	0	0	0
Intercompany sales	(53,700,000)	(48,700,000)	(109,200,000)	(111,800,000)
Total sales	(53,700,000)	(48,700,000)	(109,200,000)	(111,800,000)
Cost of products sold	(38,700,000)	(35,600,000)	(80,800,000)	(85,800,000)
Gross profit	(15,000,000)	(13,100,000)	(28,400,000)	(26,000,000)
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses	(15,000,000)	(13,000,000)	(28,400,000)	(25,900,000)
Intercompany charges	0	0	0	0
Special charge	0		0	0
Operating profit	0	(100,000)	0	(100,000)
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Equity earnings in subsidiaries	107,100,000	75,500,000	189,100,000	174,800,000
Miscellaneous expense, net	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	(107,100,000)	(75,600,000)	(189,100,000)	(174,900,000)
Income tax (benefit) expense	0	0	0	0
Net income	(107,100,000)	(75,600,000)	(189,100,000)	(174,900,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,500,000)	(3,300,000)	8,000,000	8,600,000
Defined benefit pension plans, net	(1,800,000)	(1,400,000)	(3,400,000)	(2,800,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(4,300,000)	(4,700,000)	4,600,000	5,800,000
Comprehensive income	$ (111,400,000)	$ (80,300,000)	$ (184,500,000)	$ (169,100,000)

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Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 28, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 178.3	$ 90
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(20.9)	(35.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	0	5.4
Investments in subsidiaries	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(26.4)	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	13.2
Other investing activities	0	(0.2)
Net cash used for investing activities	(47.3)	(17.4)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(0.2)	0
Issuance of long-term debt	0	0.9
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	1.4	2.3
Repurchases of common stock	(194.3)	(0.4)
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	(6.7)	(12.2)
Intercompany capital	0
Dividends paid	(10.9)	(11.5)
Net cash used for financing activities	(210.7)	(20.9)
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	(1.6)	(1.7)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(81.3)	50
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	311.1	413.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	229.8	463.2
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	141.8	53.5
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0
Investments in subsidiaries	(26.4)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate		0
Other investing activities		0
Net cash used for investing activities	(26.4)	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Issuance of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	1.4	2.3
Repurchases of common stock	(194.3)	(0.4)
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	(6.7)	(12.2)
Intercompany capital	0
Dividends paid	(10.9)	(11.5)
Net cash used for financing activities	(210.5)	(21.8)
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(95.1)	31.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	237.7	368.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	142.6	399.9
Subsidiary Issuer
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	14.4	15.8
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(15.2)	(29.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0
Investments in subsidiaries	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate		13.2
Other investing activities		(0.2)
Net cash used for investing activities	(15.2)	(16.8)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Issuance of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	0	0
Intercompany capital	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	0.8	1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Subsidiary Guarantor
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0
Investments in subsidiaries	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate		0
Other investing activities		0
Net cash used for investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Issuance of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	0	0
Intercompany capital	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Non- Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	22.1	20.7
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(5.7)	(6)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		5.4
Investments in subsidiaries	0
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(26.4)
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate		0
Other investing activities		0
Net cash used for investing activities	(32.1)	(0.6)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(0.2)
Issuance of long-term debt		0.9
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	0	0
Intercompany capital	26.4
Dividends paid	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	26.2	0.9
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	(2.4)	(2.7)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	13.8	18.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	73.4	45
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	87.2	63.3
Consolidating Adjustments
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment		0
Investments in subsidiaries	26.4
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate		0
Other investing activities		0
Net cash used for investing activities	26.4	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Issuance of long-term debt		0
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other	0	0
Repurchases of common stock	0	0
Employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards	0	0
Intercompany capital	(26.4)
Dividends paid	0	0
Net cash used for financing activities	(26.4)	0
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash	0	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 0	$ 0