A. Schulman (SLMNP) 10-Q 8 Jan 18 2018 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Jan. 04, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SCHULMAN A INC
Entity Central Index Key	87,565
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,501,346

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 674,623	$ 600,000
Cost of sales	569,539	498,985
Selling, general and administrative expenses	75,127	72,374
Restructuring expense	467	9,544
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(3,077)	0
Operating income (loss)	32,567	19,097
Interest expense	13,441	13,164
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	787	562
Other (income) expense, net	(898)	(1,132)
Income (loss) before taxes	19,237	6,503
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	4,157	3,319
Net income (loss)	15,080	3,184
Noncontrolling interests	(365)	(241)
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	14,715	2,943
Convertible special stock dividends	1,875	1,875
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	$ 12,840	$ 1,068
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	29,459	29,363
Diluted	29,643	29,477
Basic earnings per share available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders
Basic	$ 0.44	$ 0.04
Diluted earnings per share available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders
Diluted	0.43	0.04
Cash dividends per common share	0.205	0.205
Cash dividends per share of convertible special stock	$ 15	$ 15

Consolidated Statements Of Comp

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ 15,080	$ 3,184
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)		980	(15,316)
Defined benefit retirement plans, net of tax		378	594
Other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	1,358	(14,722)
Comprehensive income (loss)		16,438	(11,538)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		370	171
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.		$ 16,068	$ (11,709)
[1]	(1) All amounts presented are net of tax. All tax amounts are related to pension and other retiree benefits.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 47,669	$ 53,251
Restricted cash		468	768
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,053 at November 30, 2017 and $11,171 at August 31, 2017		430,070	408,439
Inventories		327,783	276,459
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		38,587	36,712
Assets held for sale		2,677	5,676
Total current assets		847,254	781,305
Other assets:
Property, plant, and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $454,841 at November 30, 2017 and $444,481 at August 31, 2017		293,185	298,703
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets		77,126	77,847
Goodwill		263,615	263,735
Intangible assets, net		324,845	332,190
Total assets		1,806,025	1,753,780
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		375,286	318,820
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable		4,585	4,900
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits		53,351	46,951
Other accrued liabilities		68,142	61,761
Short-term debt		26,094	32,013
Total current liabilities		527,458	464,445
Long-term debt		865,781	885,178
Pension plans		136,545	135,691
Deferred income taxes		36,719	37,699
Other long-term liabilities		23,672	23,735
Total liabilities		1,590,175	1,546,748
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible special stock, no par value		120,289	120,289
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized - 75,000 shares, issued - 48,561 shares at November 30, 2017 and 48,529 shares at August 31, 2017		48,561	48,529
Additional paid-in capital		279,262	279,207
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	(87,170)	(88,523)
Retained earnings		227,361	220,357
Treasury stock, at cost, 19,061 shares at November 30, 2017 and 19,063 shares at August 31, 2017		(382,807)	(382,841)
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity		205,496	197,018
Noncontrolling interests		10,354	10,014
Total equity		215,850	207,032
Total liabilities and equity		$ 1,806,025	$ 1,753,780
[1]	(1) All amounts presented are net of tax. All tax amounts are related to pension and other retiree benefits.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (U5

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 10,053	$ 11,171
Accumulated depreciation	$ 454,841	$ 444,481
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	75,000	75,000
Common stock, shares issued	48,561	48,529
Treasury stock, shares	19,061	19,063

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 15,080	$ 3,184
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided from (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation	10,461	11,172
Amortization	8,718	8,817
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	(829)	(2,429)
Pension, postretirement benefits and other compensation	2,280	1,893
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(3,077)	0
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(21,537)	(12,947)
Inventories	(51,271)	(21,639)
Accounts payable	55,445	16,404
Income taxes	(564)	(2,723)
Accrued payroll and other accrued liabilities	12,918	27,623
Other assets and long-term liabilities	(2,106)	(3,046)
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	25,518	26,309
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(5,448)	(12,972)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	6,192	375
Distributions from equity investees	125	125
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	869	(12,472)
Financing activities
Cash dividends paid to special stockholders	(1,875)	(1,875)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	(6,163)	(6,060)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	(7,242)	14,546
Borrowings on long-term debt	151,289	133,985
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	(169,760)	(149,301)
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	(30)	0
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	58	51
Redemptions of common stock	(996)	(229)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(34,719)	(8,883)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	2,450	(816)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(5,882)	4,138
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	54,019	43,403
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$ 48,137	$ 47,541

General

General	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
General [Abstract]
GENERAL	GENERAL The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included for A. Schulman, Inc. (the “Company”) reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The fiscal year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto incorporated in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018 . The accounting policies for the periods presented are the same as described in Note 1 – Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . Restricted Cash Restricted cash of $0.5 million and $0.8 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 represents cash and cash equivalents held in an escrow account for the cash settlement of a commitment to a local government. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amount shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 November 30, 2016 August 31, 2016 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents 47,669 53,251 39,285 35,260 Restricted cash 468 768 8,256 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows 48,137 54,019 47,541 43,403 Assets Held for Sale During fiscal 2017, the Company began actively marketing for sale certain properties and machinery and equipment at recently closed plants in the U.S. and Europe. As of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 , the Company had $2.7 million and $5.7 million , respectively, of assets held for sale classified on the consolidated balance sheet that represents the net book value of these properties along with certain machinery and equipment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company sold two facilities in USCAN and received total cash proceeds of $6.1 million and recognized a gain on sale of $3.1 million . The gain on sale has been recorded within (gain) loss on sale of assets in the consolidated statements of operations. We expect the sale of the remaining assets held for sale to be completed within the next twelve months and have, accordingly, presented the held for sale assets as current. Proceeds from the sale of the assets will be used for general Corporate purposes. Based on the present real estate market and discussions with the Company's real estate adviser, no impairment of the recorded amounts has occurred as of November 30, 2017 . Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2018 presentation.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The changes in the Company's carrying value of goodwill are as follows: EMEA USCAN LATAM APAC EC Total (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 58,180 $ 116,369 $ 13,528 $ 934 $ 74,724 $ 263,735 Translation 419 — (508 ) 4 (35 ) (120 ) Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 58,599 $ 116,369 $ 13,020 $ 938 $ 74,689 $ 263,615 The following table summarizes intangible assets with finite useful lives by major category: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer related $ 359,791 $ (98,476 ) $ 261,315 $ 359,227 $ (91,910 ) $ 267,317 Developed technology 73,131 (19,744 ) 53,387 73,171 (18,574 ) 54,597 Registered trademarks and tradenames 18,576 (8,433 ) 10,143 18,347 (8,071 ) 10,276 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 451,498 $ (126,653 ) $ 324,845 $ 450,745 $ (118,555 ) $ 332,190 Amortization expense of intangible assets was $7.7 million and $8.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arran

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	LONG-TERM DEBT AND CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS The following table summarizes short-term and long-term debt: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 (In thousands) Notes payable and other, due within one year $ 10,094 $ 17,263 Current portion of long-term debt 16,000 14,750 Short-term debt $ 26,094 $ 32,013 Revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2020 $ 36,548 $ 51,250 Term Loan A, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2020 162,500 166,250 U.S. Term Loan B, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2022 297,267 298,115 Senior notes, 6.875%, due June 2023 375,000 375,000 Capital leases and other long-term debt 3,078 3,276 Unamortized debt issuance costs (8,612 ) (8,713 ) Long-term debt $ 865,781 $ 885,178 For a detailed discussion of the Company's long-term debt and credit arrangements, refer to Note 5 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . In October 2017, the Company amended the 2015 Credit Agreement and increased the net leverage ratio covenant to provide the Company additional financial flexibility to execute on its growth strategy. The Company is in compliance with its debt covenants as of November 30, 2017 .

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets recorded at fair value: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ 147 $ — $ 147 $ — $ 286 $ — $ 286 $ — Liabilities recorded at fair value: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ 109 $ — $ 109 $ — $ 268 $ — $ 268 $ — The Company's cash and cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. The carrying value of the Company's variable-rate debt approximates fair value. The fair value of the Company’s long-term fixed-rate debt, based on quoted market prices, was $394.1 million and $389.5 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 , respectively. The carrying value of this debt was $375.0 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 , respectively. The Company measures the fair value of its foreign exchange forward contracts using an internal model. The model maximizes the use of Level 2 market observable inputs including interest rate curves, currency forward and spot prices, and credit spreads. The aggregate notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding was $26.4 million and $92.7 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 , respectively. The amount of foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding as of the end of the period is indicative of the exposure of current balances and the forecasted change in exposures for the following quarter. Any gains or losses associated with these contracts as well as the offsetting gains or losses from the underlying assets or liabilities are included in the foreign currency transaction (gains) losses line in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts is recognized in other current assets or other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets based on the net settlement value. The foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into with creditworthy financial institutions, generally have a term of three months or less, and the Company does not hold or issue foreign exchange forward contracts for trading purposes. There were no foreign exchange forward contracts designated as hedging instruments as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 . For a discussion of the Company’s fair value measurement policies under the fair value hierarchy, refer to Note 1 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . The Company has not changed its valuation techniques for measuring the fair value of any financial assets or liabilities during fiscal 2018 , and transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy, if any, are recognized at the end of each quarter. There were no transfers between levels during the period presented. Additionally, the Company remeasures certain assets to fair value, using Level 3 measurements, as a result of the occurrence of triggering events. There were no significant assets or liabilities that were remeasured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the period presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES The effective tax rate was 21.6% and 51.0% for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate as compared with the same period last year is primarily related to higher uncertain tax positions recorded in the prior year. We record quarterly taxes based on overall estimated annual effective tax rates. The difference between our effective tax rate and the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate in the current year is primarily attributable to our overall foreign rate being less than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate. As of November 30, 2017 , the Company's gross unrecognized tax benefits totaled $4.3 million . If recognized, $3.3 million of the total unrecognized tax benefits would favorably affect the Company's effective tax rate. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits is expected to change in the next 12 months; however, the change is not expected to have a significant impact on the financial position of the Company. The Company reports interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of November 30, 2017 , the Company had $1.4 million of accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s statute of limitations is open in various jurisdictions as follows: Germany - from 2005 onward, France - from 2010 onward, U.S. - from 2014 onward, Belgium - from 2015 onward, other foreign jurisdictions - from 2011 onward.

Pension and Postretirement Bene

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans are shown below: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Defined benefit pension plans: Service cost $ 1,298 $ 1,395 Interest cost 771 587 Expected return on plan assets (396 ) (376 ) Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 700 997 Net periodic pension benefit cost $ 2,373 $ 2,603 In fiscal 2018, there have been no significant charges incurred related to the Company's other postretirement benefit plan. For discussion of the Company's other postretirement benefit plan, refer to Note 8 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 .

Consolidated Statement of Stock

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY A summary of the changes in stockholders’ equity is as follows: Convertible Special Stock Common Stock ($1 par value) Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Non-controlling Interests Total Equity (In thousands, except per share data) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 120,289 $ 48,529 $ 279,207 $ (88,523 ) $ 220,357 $ (382,841 ) $ 10,014 $ 207,032 Comprehensive income (loss) 1,353 14,715 370 16,438 Cash dividends paid on convertible special stock, $15.00 per share (1,875 ) (1,875 ) Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.205 per share (6,163 ) (6,163 ) Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests (30 ) (30 ) Issuance of treasury stock 24 34 58 Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures 61 (61 ) — Redemption of common stock to cover tax withholdings (29 ) (967 ) (996 ) Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09 327 327 Share-based compensation plans 1,059 1,059 Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 120,289 $ 48,561 $ 279,262 $ (87,170 ) $ 227,361 $ (382,807 ) $ 10,354 $ 215,850 For a detailed discussion of the Company's convertible special stock, refer to Note 9 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . There have been no fundamental changes in the Company's convertible special stock as of November 30, 2017 or August 31, 2017 .

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block]	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (1) : Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Pension and Other Retiree Benefits Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ (52,191 ) $ (36,332 ) $ (88,523 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 980 — 980 Amounts reclassified to earnings — 378 (2) 378 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 980 378 1,358 Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 5 — 5 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 975 378 1,353 Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ (51,216 ) $ (35,954 ) $ (87,170 ) Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Pension and Other Retiree Benefits Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2016 $ (69,717 ) $ (51,004 ) $ (120,721 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (15,316 ) — (15,316 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings — 594 (2) 594 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (15,316 ) 594 (14,722 ) Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to (70 ) — (70 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. (15,246 ) 594 (14,652 ) Balance as of November 30, 2016 $ (84,963 ) $ (50,410 ) $ (135,373 ) (1) All amounts presented are net of tax. All tax amounts are related to pension and other retiree benefits. (2) Amounts represent amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service costs and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into cost of sales and selling, general & administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. These components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. Refer to Note 6 of this Form 10-Q for further details.

Share-Based Incentive Compensat

Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS For a discussion of the Company's share-based incentive compensation plans, refer to Note 11 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company granted non-employee directors and to the Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors a total of 2,553 shares of unrestricted common stock. The following table summarizes the impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of operations from share-based incentive compensation plans, which is primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards $ 1,107 $ 901 Stock options 128 — Unrestricted awards 78 722 Total share-based incentive compensation $ 1,313 $ 1,623

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if common stock equivalents are exercised as well as the impact of restricted stock awards expected to vest, which combined would then share in the earnings of the Company. Dividends on convertible special stock that an issuer has paid or intends to pay are deducted from net income or added to the amount of a net loss in computing income available to common stockholders. The difference between basic and diluted weighted-average shares results from the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards, calculated using the treasury stock method, and the inclusion of the convertible special stock dividends, calculated using the if-converted method. The Company computes income available to common stockholders by deducting dividends accumulated on the convertible special stock from net income attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. The convertible special stock does not impact the denominator of basic EPS. The dilutive effect of convertible special stock is reflected in diluted EPS by application of the if-converted method. In applying the if-converted method, conversion shall not be assumed for purposes of computing diluted EPS if the effect would be anti-dilutive. The convertible special stock is anti-dilutive whenever the amount of the dividend declared in or accumulated for the current period per share on conversion exceeds basic EPS. For the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 , the accumulated dividend per share on conversion exceeded basic EPS, therefore the 2,388,913 shares related to the convertible special stock were considered anti-dilutive. The following table presents the number of incremental weighted-average shares used in computing diluted per share amounts: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 29,459 29,363 Incremental shares from equity awards 184 114 Incremental shares from convertible special stock — — Diluted 29,643 29,477 For the three months ended November 30, 2017 there were 172,000 anti-dilutive shares related to share-based compensation plans that were excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. For the three months ended November 30, 2016, there were no anti-dilutive shares related to share-based compensation plans that were excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company considers its operating structure and the types of information subject to regular review by its President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), to identify reportable segments. The CODM makes decisions, assesses performance and allocates resources by the following current reportable segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), United States & Canada (“USCAN”), Latin America (“LATAM”), Asia Pacific (“APAC”), and Engineered Composites ("EC"). The CODM uses net sales to unaffiliated customers, segment gross profit and segment operating income in order to make decisions, assess performance and allocate resources to each segment. Segment operating income does not include items such as interest income or expense, other income or expense, foreign currency transaction gains or losses, restructuring and related costs including accelerated depreciation, asset impairments, or costs and inventory step-up charges related to business acquisitions. Corporate expenses include the compensation of certain personnel, certain audit expenses, Board of Directors related costs, certain insurance costs, costs associated with being a publicly traded entity and other miscellaneous legal and professional fees. The following table summarizes net sales to unaffiliated customers by segment: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 347,419 $ 296,072 USCAN 159,236 156,418 LATAM 48,413 42,216 APAC 60,164 50,737 EC 59,391 54,557 Total net sales to unaffiliated customers $ 674,623 $ 600,000 Below the Company presents gross profit by segment: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 46,445 $ 44,658 USCAN 24,628 24,516 LATAM 10,203 9,417 APAC 9,911 9,126 EC 13,980 13,968 Total segment gross profit 105,167 101,685 Accelerated depreciation and restructuring related costs (83 ) (528 ) Costs related to acquisitions and integrations — (57 ) Lucent costs (1) — (85 ) Total gross profit $ 105,084 $ 101,015 Below is a reconciliation of segment operating income to operating income (loss) and income (loss) before taxes: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 21,075 $ 19,768 USCAN 8,141 8,496 LATAM 5,957 5,435 APAC 5,761 5,013 EC 5,282 5,111 Total segment operating income 46,216 43,823 Corporate (9,401 ) (8,816 ) Costs related to acquisitions and integrations — (605 ) Restructuring and restructuring related costs (2) (4,371 ) (13,273 ) Accelerated depreciation (178 ) (356 ) Lucent costs (1) (2,776 ) (809 ) Asset impairment — (678 ) Gain (loss) on sale of assets 3,077 — CEO transition costs — (189 ) Operating income (loss) 32,567 19,097 Interest expense (13,441 ) (13,164 ) Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) (787 ) (562 ) Other income (expense), net 898 1,132 Income (loss) before taxes $ 19,237 $ 6,503 (1) Refer to Note 13, Contingencies and Claims, for additional discussion on this matter. Lucent costs in cost of sales include additional product and manufacturing operational costs for reworking inventory. Lucent costs in selling, general and administrative expenses include legal and investigative costs. (2) Restructuring related costs for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 of $3.9 million and $3.7 million , respectively, primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s statements of operations, are costs associated with professional fees for outside strategic consultants regarding actions to improve the profitability of the organization, improve efficiency of its operations or comply with new legislation, costs associated with reorganizations of the legal entity structure of the Company, and costs associated with new software implementation that are not eligible for capitalization. Restructuring expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 of $0.5 million and $9.5 million , respectively, included in restructuring expense in the Company’s statements of operations include costs permitted under ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Obligations, such as severance costs, outplacement services and contract termination costs. Globally, the Company operates in three product families: Engineered Composites, Custom Concentrates and Services, and Performance Materials. The amount and percentage of consolidated net sales for these product families are as follows: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands, except for %'s) Engineered Composites $ 59,391 9 % $ 54,557 9 % Custom Concentrates and Services 321,201 47 275,921 46 Performance Materials 294,031 44 269,522 45 Total consolidated net sales $ 674,623 100 % $ 600,000 100 %

Restructuring

Restructuring	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	RESTRUCTURING In fiscal 2018, no new restructuring plans have been announced and no significant charges have been incurred in fiscal 2018 related to prior year plans. For discussion of the Company's previous restructuring plans, refer to Note 16 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s restructuring plans: Employee-related Costs Other Costs Total Restructuring Costs (In thousands) Accrual balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 2,988 $ 90 $ 3,078 Fiscal 2018 charges 181 286 467 Fiscal 2018 payments (1,232 ) (291 ) (1,523 ) Translation 3 5 8 Accrual balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 1,940 $ 90 $ 2,030 Restructuring expenses are excluded from segment operating income but are attributable to the reportable segments as follows: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 259 $ 8,014 USCAN 188 1,467 LATAM 20 59 APAC — 4 Total restructuring expense $ 467 $ 9,544

Contingencies and Claims

Contingencies and Claims	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	In the normal course of business, the Company is at times subject to pending and threatened legal actions, some for which the relief or damages sought may be substantial. Although the Company is not able to predict the outcome of such legal actions, after reviewing all pending and threatened legal actions with counsel and based on information currently available, management believes that the outcome of such actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company. However, it is possible, that the ultimate resolution of such matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the results of operations in a particular future period as the time and amount of any resolution of such legal actions and its relationship to the future results of operations are not currently known. Reserves are established for legal claims only when losses associated with the claims are judged to be probable, and the loss can be reasonably estimated. In many lawsuits and arbitrations, it is not considered probable that a liability has been incurred or it is not possible to estimate the ultimate or minimum amount of that liability until the case is close to resolution, in which case no reserve would be recognized until that time. There were no material changes to the Company’s future contractual obligations as previously reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . Lucent Matter As previously reported by the Company in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), on June 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of Citadel and its subsidiaries, including its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Lucent Polymers, Inc. In August 2015, the Company discovered discrepancies between laboratory data and certifications provided by Lucent to customers and also discovered inaccuracies in materials and information provided by Lucent employees to an independent certification organization. The Company took immediate decisive actions following its initial discoveries, including, but not limited to, remediation measures, notifications to affected customers, and notification to Underwriter Laboratories. The Company also commenced an internal investigation, which revealed that the discrepancies and inaccuracies initially identified were due to practices at Lucent under its prior ownership. As a result, the Company has reformulated and rebranded its products and ceased the use of certain tradenames associated with Citadel, which resulted in the impairment of certain finite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. In addition, the Engineered Plastics business, which is now part of the Performance Materials product family, did not meet volume and revenue expectations in fiscal 2016 and the product had lower margins than planned due primarily to the remediation and changes in business practices undertaken to address the Lucent quality matter. The deterioration of results due to the aforementioned factors and economic conditions soon after the acquisition resulted in the impairment of the acquired goodwill during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. For a discussion of the goodwill and intangible asset impairments, refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. To date, no customers or other parties have initiated recalls or have made material claims against the Company. Although to date, no significant customers have terminated their relationships with the Company or its subsidiaries because of the Lucent quality matter, the matter has resulted in decreased volume and revenue, including reductions by certain significant customers. Additionally, the Company continues to incur recurring additional costs to produce product to customer specification. As no customer or other parties have initiated recalls, or have made material claims against the Company or its subsidiaries from the date we identified this issue in August 2015 through the date of filing, we are currently unable to conclude that losses related to recalls or claims are probable or to estimate the potential range of losses. The Company is currently unable to determine whether such issues will have any future material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. In addition, the Company previously provided a written claim notice to the sellers and to the escrow agent with respect to the indemnity escrow established in connection with the stock purchase agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired Citadel and its subsidiaries. As of November 30, 2017 , approximately $31.0 million remained in such indemnity escrow. As Lucent was effectively acquired by Citadel in December of 2013, the Company also submitted written claim notices pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated December 6, 2013, among The Matrixx Group, Incorporated, LPI Merger Sub, Inc., LPI Holding Company, River Associates Investments, LLC and certain stockholders of LPI Holding Company, pursuant to which Citadel initially acquired Lucent. The Company also submitted written claim notices pursuant to a $3.8 million representations and warranties insurance policy issued in connection with that acquisition. In June 2016, the Company filed a complaint in the Delaware Chancery Court against Citadel Plastics (the “Citadel Complaint”), as well as certain funds affiliated with the sellers and other former executives of Citadel and Lucent (the “Citadel Defendants”). In January 2017, the Court denied the defendants motion to dismiss seventeen of twenty claims. The Court's ruling sustained claims for breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, civil conspiracy and violations of blue sky laws in Illinois, Ohio, California and Indiana. On February 16, 2017, the Court entered a stipulated order establishing an equitable lien over all pre-closing tax refunds payable by the Company to Citadel Plastics under the stock purchase agreement until resolution of litigation. The funds currently subject to the equitable lien are $7.5 million . The Company is seeking rescission, damages, rescissory damages, disgorgement or any other remedy deemed proper for the alleged violations as well as seeking attorneys’ fees for bringing suit. The case has been scheduled for trial in April 2018. In November 2016, the Company, through its Matrixx subsidiary, filed a separate Complaint in the Delaware Chancery Court against River Associates (the “River Complaint”), as well as certain funds affiliated with the sellers and other former executives of Lucent (the “River Defendants”). In general, the River Complaint alleges similar theories (except securities violations) and seeks similar relief (except rescission) and the River Defendants filed a similar motion to dismiss as in the Citadel litigation. On August 23, 2017, the Court ruled on River Defendants’ Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court dismissed certain claims pertaining to one Defendant and all other motions to dismiss parties or claims were denied. In addition, the Court ruled against the Citadel Defendants’ Motions to (in effect) combine the Citadel Holdings litigation with the River litigation. Therefore, the River litigation will proceed as a separate lawsuit on a schedule months behind the Citadel Holdings Litigation. No trial date has yet been scheduled. There are ongoing parallel investigations being undertaken by the United States Attorneys' Office for the Southern District of Indiana ("USAO") and the SEC that we understand relate to the allegations made by the Company in the Citadel Complaint arising out of the Company's acquisition of Citadel (including Citadel's subsidiary, Lucent). On September 6, 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Indianapolis division, notified the Company's counsel that the Company was a potential victim of a crime. We are cooperating fully with the USAO and the SEC in their investigations.

Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Accounting Standards Adopted In The Current Period In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification on the statement of cash flows, and accounting for forfeitures. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods. Upon adoption, the Company reversed deferred tax liabilities of $0.3 million for all excess tax deficiencies or benefits that had not been previously recognized. This was accomplished through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The Company will continue to estimate forfeitures as part of recording equity-based compensation expense. The adoption of this accounting standard did not impact the Company's consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented. Accounting Standards Issued, To Be Adopted By The Company In Future Periods In March 2017, the FASB issued an accounting standard update requiring that an employer report the pension service cost component in the same line items as compensation costs, but report all other components of net periodic pension cost in a line below operating income. This amendment is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company had pension service cost of $1.3 million and $1.4 million during the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Total net periodic pension cost was $2.4 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company plans to adopt this standard on September 1, 2018. In February 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which requires companies to recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset on the balance sheet for operating leases with a term greater than one year. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company regularly enters into operating leases which previously did not require recognition on the balance sheet. The Company is currently evaluating the effects this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and plans to adopt this standard September 1, 2019. In May 2014, and as subsequently updated, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that creates a single revenue recognition model, while clarifying the principles for recognizing revenue. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods. The Company will adopt the new guidance on September 1, 2018. The new revenue standard may be adopted using either of the following transition methods: (1) a full retrospective approach reflecting the adoption of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (2) a modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting the standard recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company preliminarily expects to use the modified retrospective method. However, the Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of the standard, and the planned adoption method is subject to change. Currently, the Company is in the process of reviewing historical sales contracts to analyze the impact that the adoption of the standard may have, if any, on the consolidated financial statements. No other new accounting pronouncements issued or with effective dates during fiscal 2018 had or are expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Consolidating Financial Informa

Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION Certain of our subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the $375.0 million outstanding principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due June 2023 (the "Notes"). The following presents the condensed consolidating financial information separately for: (i) A. Schulman Inc. (“Parent”), the issuer of the guaranteed obligations; (ii) Guarantor subsidiaries (“Guarantors”), on a combined basis, as specified in the indentures related to the Company’s obligations under the Notes; (iii) Non-guarantor subsidiaries (“Non-Guarantors”), on a combined basis; (iv) Eliminations representing adjustments to (a) eliminate intercompany transactions between or among Parent, Guarantors and Non-Guarantors and (b) eliminate the investments in our subsidiaries; (v) A. Schulman, Inc. and Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (“Consolidated”). Each Guarantor is 100% owned by Parent for each period presented. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each Guarantor. The guarantees of the Guarantors are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, except for the use by Parent and Guarantors of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation. Changes in intercompany receivables and payables related to operations, such as intercompany sales or service charges, are included in cash flows from operating activities. Intercompany transactions reported as investing or financing activities include the sale of the capital stock of various subsidiaries, loans and other capital transactions between members of the consolidated group. Certain Non-Guarantors are limited in their ability to remit funds to Parent by means of dividends, advances or loans due to required foreign government and/or currency exchange board approvals or limitations in credit agreements or other debt instruments of those subsidiaries. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, certain Guarantors merged with Parent in conjunction with simplification of the Company's legal entity structure. As required, the Company has changed the prior year consolidating financial statement presentation to conform to the current legal entity structure. As a result, Parent's total assets increased by $11.4 million , and Guarantor total assets decreased by $224.5 million , with corresponding offsetting adjustments presented on the same line items in the eliminations column as of August 31, 2017. Parent's total liabilities increased by $11.4 million , Guarantor total liabilities decreased by $25.7 million , and Guarantor total stockholders' equity decreased $198.8 million , with corresponding offsetting adjustments presented on the same line items in the eliminations column as of August 31, 2017. Guarantor net income decreased $7.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2016 , with corresponding offsetting adjustments presented on the same line item in the eliminations column. There were no material adjustments made to the Non-Guarantors, other than intercompany balances, which eliminate in consolidation. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 173 $ — $ 47,496 $ — $ 47,669 Restricted cash — — 468 — 468 Accounts receivable, net 51,376 52,855 325,839 — 430,070 Accounts receivable, intercompany 24,282 5,495 28,271 (58,048 ) — Inventories 50,598 42,161 235,024 — 327,783 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,470 2,613 31,504 — 38,587 Assets held for sale — 2,677 — — 2,677 Total current assets 130,899 105,801 668,602 (58,048 ) 847,254 Net property, plant and equipment 61,216 50,045 181,924 — 293,185 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets 93,371 4,078 56,552 (76,875 ) 77,126 Intercompany loans receivable 14,264 17,678 — (31,942 ) — Investment in subsidiaries 785,408 114,900 — (900,308 ) — Goodwill 55,534 81,617 126,464 — 263,615 Intangible assets, net 39,279 171,200 114,366 — 324,845 Total assets $ 1,179,971 $ 545,319 $ 1,147,908 $ (1,067,173 ) $ 1,806,025 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 56,399 $ 40,603 $ 278,284 $ — $ 375,286 Accounts payable, intercompany 9,759 36,868 11,421 (58,048 ) — U.S. and foreign income taxes payable — 330 4,255 — 4,585 Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits 10,775 6,866 35,710 — 53,351 Other accrued liabilities 27,649 4,657 35,836 — 68,142 Short-term debt 16,154 36 9,904 — 26,094 Total current liabilities 120,736 89,360 375,410 (58,048 ) 527,458 Long-term debt 839,163 62 26,556 — 865,781 Intercompany debt — — 31,942 (31,942 ) — Pension plans 2,234 1,271 133,040 — 136,545 Deferred income taxes — 65,991 47,603 (76,875 ) 36,719 Other long-term liabilities 12,342 1,093 10,237 — 23,672 Total liabilities 974,475 157,777 624,788 (166,865 ) 1,590,175 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Convertible special stock, no par value 120,289 — — — 120,289 Common stock 48,561 — — — 48,561 Other equity 36,646 387,542 512,766 (900,308 ) 36,646 Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity 205,496 387,542 512,766 (900,308 ) 205,496 Noncontrolling interests — — 10,354 — 10,354 Total equity 205,496 387,542 523,120 (900,308 ) 215,850 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,179,971 $ 545,319 $ 1,147,908 $ (1,067,173 ) $ 1,806,025 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet August 31, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 614 $ — $ 52,637 $ — $ 53,251 Restricted cash — — 768 — 768 Accounts receivable, net 56,354 52,640 299,445 — 408,439 Accounts receivable, intercompany 26,690 7,203 26,188 (60,081 ) — Inventories 41,862 32,667 201,930 — 276,459 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,662 2,221 26,829 — 36,712 Assets held for sale 2,764 2,912 — — 5,676 Total current assets 135,946 97,643 607,797 (60,081 ) 781,305 Net property, plant and equipment 63,150 51,072 184,481 — 298,703 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets 95,287 4,198 59,609 (81,247 ) 77,847 Intercompany loans receivable 16,564 17,460 — (34,024 ) — Investment in subsidiaries 769,813 117,617 — (887,430 ) — Goodwill 55,534 81,617 126,584 — 263,735 Intangible assets, net 40,416 174,748 117,026 — 332,190 Total assets $ 1,176,710 $ 544,355 $ 1,095,497 $ (1,062,782 ) $ 1,753,780 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 43,429 $ 34,612 $ 240,779 $ — $ 318,820 Accounts payable, intercompany 13,191 33,370 13,520 (60,081 ) — U.S. and foreign income taxes payable — 597 4,303 — 4,900 Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits 7,752 6,044 33,155 — 46,951 Other accrued liabilities 21,373 4,699 35,689 — 61,761 Short-term debt 14,912 29 17,072 — 32,013 Total current liabilities 100,657 79,351 344,518 (60,081 ) 464,445 Long-term debt 858,446 41 26,691 — 885,178 Intercompany debt — — 34,024 (34,024 ) — Pension plans 2,266 1,308 132,117 — 135,691 Deferred income taxes 5,593 65,991 47,362 (81,247 ) 37,699 Other long-term liabilities 12,730 1,067 9,938 — 23,735 Total liabilities 979,692 147,758 594,650 (175,352 ) 1,546,748 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Convertible special stock, no par value 120,289 — — — 120,289 Common stock 48,529 — — — 48,529 Other equity 28,200 396,597 490,833 (887,430 ) 28,200 Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity 197,018 396,597 490,833 (887,430 ) 197,018 Noncontrolling interests — — 10,014 — 10,014 Total equity 197,018 396,597 500,847 (887,430 ) 207,032 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,176,710 $ 544,355 $ 1,095,497 $ (1,062,782 ) $ 1,753,780 Consolidating Statement of Operations Three months ended November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Net sales $ 98,507 $ 90,054 $ 498,489 $ (12,427 ) $ 674,623 Cost of sales 82,735 78,688 420,543 (12,427 ) 569,539 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,828 13,165 45,134 — 75,127 Restructuring expense 188 — 279 — 467 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (3,004 ) (73 ) — — (3,077 ) Operating income (loss) 1,760 (1,726 ) 32,533 — 32,567 Interest expense 12,317 1 1,419 (296 ) 13,441 Intercompany charges 17 — 3,200 (3,217 ) — Intercompany income (1,948 ) (1,256 ) (13 ) 3,217 — Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses 132 (6 ) 661 — 787 Other (income) expense, net 39 (307 ) (926 ) 296 (898 ) (Gain) loss on intercompany investments (19,942 ) (2,645 ) — 22,587 — Income (loss) before taxes 11,145 2,487 28,192 (22,587 ) 19,237 Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes (3,570 ) (144 ) 7,871 — 4,157 Net income (loss) 14,715 2,631 20,321 (22,587 ) 15,080 Noncontrolling interests — — (365 ) — (365 ) Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 14,715 2,631 19,956 (22,587 ) 14,715 Convertible special stock dividends 1,875 — — — 1,875 Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders $ 12,840 $ 2,631 $ 19,956 $ (22,587 ) $ 12,840 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 16,068 $ 1,904 $ 21,594 $ (23,128 ) $ 16,438 Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 370 — 370 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. $ 16,068 $ 1,904 $ 21,224 $ (23,128 ) $ 16,068 Consolidating Statement of Operations Three months ended November 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Net sales $ 90,756 $ 88,060 $ 432,021 $ (10,837 ) $ 600,000 Cost of sales 77,096 76,562 356,164 (10,837 ) 498,985 Selling, general and administrative expenses 14,497 12,948 44,929 — 72,374 Restructuring expense 1,198 166 8,180 — 9,544 Operating income (loss) (2,035 ) (1,616 ) 22,748 — 19,097 Interest expense 11,927 5 1,492 (260 ) 13,164 Intercompany charges 2 — 1,853 (1,855 ) — Intercompany income (544 ) (1,306 ) (5 ) 1,855 — Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses 982 (33 ) (387 ) — 562 Other (income) expense, net (263 ) (281 ) (848 ) 260 (1,132 ) (Gain) loss on intercompany investments (1,208 ) (2,045 ) — 3,253 — Income (loss) before taxes (12,931 ) 2,044 20,643 (3,253 ) 6,503 Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes (15,874 ) 2,999 16,194 — 3,319 Net income (loss) 2,943 (955 ) 4,449 (3,253 ) 3,184 Noncontrolling interests — — (241 ) — (241 ) Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 2,943 (955 ) 4,208 (3,253 ) 2,943 Convertible special stock dividends 1,875 — — — 1,875 Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders $ 1,068 $ (955 ) $ 4,208 $ (3,253 ) $ 1,068 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (11,709 ) $ (1,302 ) $ (10,212 ) $ 11,685 $ (11,538 ) Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 171 — 171 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. $ (11,709 ) $ (1,302 ) $ (10,383 ) $ 11,685 $ (11,709 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three months ended November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Operating activities: Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities $ 19,017 $ 264 $ 6,412 $ (175 ) $ 25,518 Investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (459 ) (689 ) (4,300 ) — (5,448 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets 5,838 308 46 — 6,192 Distributions from equity investees — 125 — — 125 Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities 5,379 (256 ) (4,254 ) — 869 Financing activities: Cash dividends paid to common stockholders (6,163 ) — — — (6,163 ) Cash dividends paid to special stockholders (1,875 ) — — — (1,875 ) Intercompany dividends paid — — (175 ) 175 — Increase (decrease) in short-term debt — — (7,242 ) — (7,242 ) Borrowings on long-term debt 59,950 — 91,339 — 151,289 Repayments on long-term debt including current portion (78,111 ) (8 ) (91,641 ) — (169,760 ) Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments 2,300 — (2,300 ) — — Noncontrolling interests' distributions — — (30 ) — (30 ) Issuances of stock, common and treasury 58 — — — 58 Redemptions of common stock (996 ) — — — (996 ) Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (24,837 ) (8 ) (10,049 ) 175 (34,719 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 2,450 — 2,450 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (441 ) — (5,441 ) — (5,882 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 614 — 53,405 — 54,019 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 173 $ — $ 47,964 $ — $ 48,137 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three months ended November 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Operating activities: Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities $ 51,067 $ 195 $ 14,144 $ (39,097 ) $ 26,309 Investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (6,211 ) (320 ) (6,441 ) — (12,972 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets 111 — 264 — 375 Distributions from equity investees — 125 — — 125 Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities (6,100 ) (195 ) (6,177 ) — (12,472 ) Financing activities: Cash dividends paid to common stockholders (6,060 ) — — — (6,060 ) Cash dividends paid to special stockholders (1,875 ) — — — (1,875 ) Intercompany dividends paid — — (39,097 ) 39,097 — Increase (decrease) in short-term debt — — 14,546 — 14,546 Borrowings on long-term debt 39,100 — 94,885 — 133,985 Repayments on long-term debt including current portion (75,275 ) — (74,026 ) — (149,301 ) Issuances of stock, common and treasury 51 — — — 51 Redemptions of common stock (229 ) — — — (229 ) Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (44,288 ) — (3,692 ) 39,097 (8,883 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (816 ) — (816 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 679 — 3,459 — 4,138 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period — — 43,403 — 43,403 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 679 $ — $ 46,862 $ — $ 47,541

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This law may have significant impact on the Company’s U.S. taxes, primarily for the reduction of the corporate tax rate to 21%, a transition tax on historical foreign earnings of the Company, and multiple other provisions. It is anticipated that the Company will recognize a tax benefit during 2018 for the re-measurement of the U.S. net deferred tax liability position from the current 35% rate to 21%, offset by a one-time transition tax on historic foreign earnings and benefiting U.S. losses at a reduced rate. The Company is evaluating tax planning opportunities to reduce the tax impact of the transition tax. The Company is currently evaluating the overall financial statement impact including future business implications and will appropriately record these impacts and discuss potential implications in the second quarter when the law was enacted.

General (Policies)

General (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
General [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting	The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included for A. Schulman, Inc. (the “Company”) reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The fiscal year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The unaudited consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto incorporated in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 . The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018 . The accounting policies for the periods presented are the same as described in Note 1 – Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 .
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	Restricted Cash Restricted cash of $0.5 million and $0.8 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 represents cash and cash equivalents held in an escrow account for the cash settlement of a commitment to a local government. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amount shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 November 30, 2016 August 31, 2016 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents 47,669 53,251 39,285 35,260 Restricted cash 468 768 8,256 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows 48,137 54,019 47,541 43,403
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]	November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 November 30, 2016 August 31, 2016 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents 47,669 53,251 39,285 35,260 Restricted cash 468 768 8,256 8,143 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows 48,137 54,019 47,541 43,403 Assets Held for Sale During fiscal 2017, the Company began actively marketing for sale certain properties and machinery and equipment at recently closed plants in the U.S. and Europe. As of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 , the Company had $2.7 million and $5.7 million , respectively, of assets held for sale classified on the consolidated balance sheet that represents the net book value of these properties along with certain machinery and equipment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company sold two facilities in USCAN and received total cash proceeds of $6.1 million and recognized a gain on sale of $3.1 million . The gain on sale has been recorded within (gain) loss on sale of assets in the consolidated statements of operations. We expect the sale of the remaining assets held for sale to be completed within the next twelve months and have, accordingly, presented the held for sale assets as current. Proceeds from the sale of the assets will be used for general Corporate purposes. Based on the present real estate market and discussions with the Company's real estate adviser, no impairment of the recorded amounts has occurred as of November 30, 2017 .

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The changes in the Company's carrying value of goodwill are as follows: EMEA USCAN LATAM APAC EC Total (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 58,180 $ 116,369 $ 13,528 $ 934 $ 74,724 $ 263,735 Translation 419 — (508 ) 4 (35 ) (120 ) Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 58,599 $ 116,369 $ 13,020 $ 938 $ 74,689 $ 263,615
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes intangible assets with finite useful lives by major category: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount (In thousands) Customer related $ 359,791 $ (98,476 ) $ 261,315 $ 359,227 $ (91,910 ) $ 267,317 Developed technology 73,131 (19,744 ) 53,387 73,171 (18,574 ) 54,597 Registered trademarks and tradenames 18,576 (8,433 ) 10,143 18,347 (8,071 ) 10,276 Total finite-lived intangible assets $ 451,498 $ (126,653 ) $ 324,845 $ 450,745 $ (118,555 ) $ 332,190

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arr25

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arrangements Schedule of Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes short-term and long-term debt: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 (In thousands) Notes payable and other, due within one year $ 10,094 $ 17,263 Current portion of long-term debt 16,000 14,750 Short-term debt $ 26,094 $ 32,013 Revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2020 $ 36,548 $ 51,250 Term Loan A, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2020 162,500 166,250 U.S. Term Loan B, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2022 297,267 298,115 Senior notes, 6.875%, due June 2023 375,000 375,000 Capital leases and other long-term debt 3,078 3,276 Unamortized debt issuance costs (8,612 ) (8,713 ) Long-term debt $ 865,781 $ 885,178

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value: November 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) Assets recorded at fair value: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ 147 $ — $ 147 $ — $ 286 $ — $ 286 $ — Liabilities recorded at fair value: Foreign exchange forward contracts $ 109 $ — $ 109 $ — $ 268 $ — $ 268 $ —

Pension and Postretirement Be27

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of the Company’s net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans are shown below: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Defined benefit pension plans: Service cost $ 1,298 $ 1,395 Interest cost 771 587 Expected return on plan assets (396 ) (376 ) Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) 700 997 Net periodic pension benefit cost $ 2,373 $ 2,603

Consolidated Statement of Sto28

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]	A summary of the changes in stockholders’ equity is as follows: Convertible Special Stock Common Stock ($1 par value) Additional Paid-In Capital Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Non-controlling Interests Total Equity (In thousands, except per share data) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 120,289 $ 48,529 $ 279,207 $ (88,523 ) $ 220,357 $ (382,841 ) $ 10,014 $ 207,032 Comprehensive income (loss) 1,353 14,715 370 16,438 Cash dividends paid on convertible special stock, $15.00 per share (1,875 ) (1,875 ) Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.205 per share (6,163 ) (6,163 ) Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests (30 ) (30 ) Issuance of treasury stock 24 34 58 Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures 61 (61 ) — Redemption of common stock to cover tax withholdings (29 ) (967 ) (996 ) Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09 327 327 Share-based compensation plans 1,059 1,059 Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 120,289 $ 48,561 $ 279,262 $ (87,170 ) $ 227,361 $ (382,807 ) $ 10,354 $ 215,850

Reclassification Out of Accumul

Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (1) : Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Pension and Other Retiree Benefits Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2017 $ (52,191 ) $ (36,332 ) $ (88,523 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 980 — 980 Amounts reclassified to earnings — 378 (2) 378 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 980 378 1,358 Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to 5 — 5 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 975 378 1,353 Balance as of November 30, 2017 $ (51,216 ) $ (35,954 ) $ (87,170 ) Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Pension and Other Retiree Benefits Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (In thousands) Balance as of August 31, 2016 $ (69,717 ) $ (51,004 ) $ (120,721 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (15,316 ) — (15,316 ) Amounts reclassified to earnings — 594 (2) 594 Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (15,316 ) 594 (14,722 ) Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to (70 ) — (70 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. (15,246 ) 594 (14,652 ) Balance as of November 30, 2016 $ (84,963 ) $ (50,410 ) $ (135,373 )

Share-Based Incentive Compens30

Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the impact to the Company’s consolidated statements of operations from share-based incentive compensation plans, which is primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards $ 1,107 $ 901 Stock options 128 — Unrestricted awards 78 722 Total share-based incentive compensation $ 1,313 $ 1,623

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the number of incremental weighted-average shares used in computing diluted per share amounts: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 29,459 29,363 Incremental shares from equity awards 184 114 Incremental shares from convertible special stock — — Diluted 29,643 29,477

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes net sales to unaffiliated customers by segment: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 347,419 $ 296,072 USCAN 159,236 156,418 LATAM 48,413 42,216 APAC 60,164 50,737 EC 59,391 54,557 Total net sales to unaffiliated customers $ 674,623 $ 600,000 Below the Company presents gross profit by segment: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 46,445 $ 44,658 USCAN 24,628 24,516 LATAM 10,203 9,417 APAC 9,911 9,126 EC 13,980 13,968 Total segment gross profit 105,167 101,685 Accelerated depreciation and restructuring related costs (83 ) (528 ) Costs related to acquisitions and integrations — (57 ) Lucent costs (1) — (85 ) Total gross profit $ 105,084 $ 101,015 Below is a reconciliation of segment operating income to operating income (loss) and income (loss) before taxes: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 21,075 $ 19,768 USCAN 8,141 8,496 LATAM 5,957 5,435 APAC 5,761 5,013 EC 5,282 5,111 Total segment operating income 46,216 43,823 Corporate (9,401 ) (8,816 ) Costs related to acquisitions and integrations — (605 ) Restructuring and restructuring related costs (2) (4,371 ) (13,273 ) Accelerated depreciation (178 ) (356 ) Lucent costs (1) (2,776 ) (809 ) Asset impairment — (678 ) Gain (loss) on sale of assets 3,077 — CEO transition costs — (189 ) Operating income (loss) 32,567 19,097 Interest expense (13,441 ) (13,164 ) Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) (787 ) (562 ) Other income (expense), net 898 1,132 Income (loss) before taxes $ 19,237 $ 6,503
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]	Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands, except for %'s) Engineered Composites $ 59,391 9 % $ 54,557 9 % Custom Concentrates and Services 321,201 47 275,921 46 Performance Materials 294,031 44 269,522 45 Total consolidated net sales $ 674,623 100 % $ 600,000 100 %

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s restructuring plans: Employee-related Costs Other Costs Total Restructuring Costs (In thousands) Accrual balance as of August 31, 2017 $ 2,988 $ 90 $ 3,078 Fiscal 2018 charges 181 286 467 Fiscal 2018 payments (1,232 ) (291 ) (1,523 ) Translation 3 5 8 Accrual balance as of November 30, 2017 $ 1,940 $ 90 $ 2,030
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Segment [Table Text Block]	Restructuring expenses are excluded from segment operating income but are attributable to the reportable segments as follows: Three months ended November 30, 2017 2016 (In thousands) EMEA $ 259 $ 8,014 USCAN 188 1,467 LATAM 20 59 APAC — 4 Total restructuring expense $ 467 $ 9,544

Consolidating Financial Infor34

Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 173 $ — $ 47,496 $ — $ 47,669 Restricted cash — — 468 — 468 Accounts receivable, net 51,376 52,855 325,839 — 430,070 Accounts receivable, intercompany 24,282 5,495 28,271 (58,048 ) — Inventories 50,598 42,161 235,024 — 327,783 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,470 2,613 31,504 — 38,587 Assets held for sale — 2,677 — — 2,677 Total current assets 130,899 105,801 668,602 (58,048 ) 847,254 Net property, plant and equipment 61,216 50,045 181,924 — 293,185 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets 93,371 4,078 56,552 (76,875 ) 77,126 Intercompany loans receivable 14,264 17,678 — (31,942 ) — Investment in subsidiaries 785,408 114,900 — (900,308 ) — Goodwill 55,534 81,617 126,464 — 263,615 Intangible assets, net 39,279 171,200 114,366 — 324,845 Total assets $ 1,179,971 $ 545,319 $ 1,147,908 $ (1,067,173 ) $ 1,806,025 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 56,399 $ 40,603 $ 278,284 $ — $ 375,286 Accounts payable, intercompany 9,759 36,868 11,421 (58,048 ) — U.S. and foreign income taxes payable — 330 4,255 — 4,585 Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits 10,775 6,866 35,710 — 53,351 Other accrued liabilities 27,649 4,657 35,836 — 68,142 Short-term debt 16,154 36 9,904 — 26,094 Total current liabilities 120,736 89,360 375,410 (58,048 ) 527,458 Long-term debt 839,163 62 26,556 — 865,781 Intercompany debt — — 31,942 (31,942 ) — Pension plans 2,234 1,271 133,040 — 136,545 Deferred income taxes — 65,991 47,603 (76,875 ) 36,719 Other long-term liabilities 12,342 1,093 10,237 — 23,672 Total liabilities 974,475 157,777 624,788 (166,865 ) 1,590,175 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Convertible special stock, no par value 120,289 — — — 120,289 Common stock 48,561 — — — 48,561 Other equity 36,646 387,542 512,766 (900,308 ) 36,646 Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity 205,496 387,542 512,766 (900,308 ) 205,496 Noncontrolling interests — — 10,354 — 10,354 Total equity 205,496 387,542 523,120 (900,308 ) 215,850 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,179,971 $ 545,319 $ 1,147,908 $ (1,067,173 ) $ 1,806,025 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet August 31, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 614 $ — $ 52,637 $ — $ 53,251 Restricted cash — — 768 — 768 Accounts receivable, net 56,354 52,640 299,445 — 408,439 Accounts receivable, intercompany 26,690 7,203 26,188 (60,081 ) — Inventories 41,862 32,667 201,930 — 276,459 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,662 2,221 26,829 — 36,712 Assets held for sale 2,764 2,912 — — 5,676 Total current assets 135,946 97,643 607,797 (60,081 ) 781,305 Net property, plant and equipment 63,150 51,072 184,481 — 298,703 Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets 95,287 4,198 59,609 (81,247 ) 77,847 Intercompany loans receivable 16,564 17,460 — (34,024 ) — Investment in subsidiaries 769,813 117,617 — (887,430 ) — Goodwill 55,534 81,617 126,584 — 263,735 Intangible assets, net 40,416 174,748 117,026 — 332,190 Total assets $ 1,176,710 $ 544,355 $ 1,095,497 $ (1,062,782 ) $ 1,753,780 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 43,429 $ 34,612 $ 240,779 $ — $ 318,820 Accounts payable, intercompany 13,191 33,370 13,520 (60,081 ) — U.S. and foreign income taxes payable — 597 4,303 — 4,900 Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits 7,752 6,044 33,155 — 46,951 Other accrued liabilities 21,373 4,699 35,689 — 61,761 Short-term debt 14,912 29 17,072 — 32,013 Total current liabilities 100,657 79,351 344,518 (60,081 ) 464,445 Long-term debt 858,446 41 26,691 — 885,178 Intercompany debt — — 34,024 (34,024 ) — Pension plans 2,266 1,308 132,117 — 135,691 Deferred income taxes 5,593 65,991 47,362 (81,247 ) 37,699 Other long-term liabilities 12,730 1,067 9,938 — 23,735 Total liabilities 979,692 147,758 594,650 (175,352 ) 1,546,748 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Convertible special stock, no par value 120,289 — — — 120,289 Common stock 48,529 — — — 48,529 Other equity 28,200 396,597 490,833 (887,430 ) 28,200 Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity 197,018 396,597 490,833 (887,430 ) 197,018 Noncontrolling interests — — 10,014 — 10,014 Total equity 197,018 396,597 500,847 (887,430 ) 207,032 Total liabilities and equity $ 1,176,710 $ 544,355 $ 1,095,497 $ (1,062,782 ) $ 1,753,780
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Consolidating Statement of Operations Three months ended November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Net sales $ 98,507 $ 90,054 $ 498,489 $ (12,427 ) $ 674,623 Cost of sales 82,735 78,688 420,543 (12,427 ) 569,539 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,828 13,165 45,134 — 75,127 Restructuring expense 188 — 279 — 467 (Gain) loss on sale of assets (3,004 ) (73 ) — — (3,077 ) Operating income (loss) 1,760 (1,726 ) 32,533 — 32,567 Interest expense 12,317 1 1,419 (296 ) 13,441 Intercompany charges 17 — 3,200 (3,217 ) — Intercompany income (1,948 ) (1,256 ) (13 ) 3,217 — Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses 132 (6 ) 661 — 787 Other (income) expense, net 39 (307 ) (926 ) 296 (898 ) (Gain) loss on intercompany investments (19,942 ) (2,645 ) — 22,587 — Income (loss) before taxes 11,145 2,487 28,192 (22,587 ) 19,237 Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes (3,570 ) (144 ) 7,871 — 4,157 Net income (loss) 14,715 2,631 20,321 (22,587 ) 15,080 Noncontrolling interests — — (365 ) — (365 ) Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 14,715 2,631 19,956 (22,587 ) 14,715 Convertible special stock dividends 1,875 — — — 1,875 Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders $ 12,840 $ 2,631 $ 19,956 $ (22,587 ) $ 12,840 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 16,068 $ 1,904 $ 21,594 $ (23,128 ) $ 16,438 Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 370 — 370 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. $ 16,068 $ 1,904 $ 21,224 $ (23,128 ) $ 16,068 Consolidating Statement of Operations Three months ended November 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Net sales $ 90,756 $ 88,060 $ 432,021 $ (10,837 ) $ 600,000 Cost of sales 77,096 76,562 356,164 (10,837 ) 498,985 Selling, general and administrative expenses 14,497 12,948 44,929 — 72,374 Restructuring expense 1,198 166 8,180 — 9,544 Operating income (loss) (2,035 ) (1,616 ) 22,748 — 19,097 Interest expense 11,927 5 1,492 (260 ) 13,164 Intercompany charges 2 — 1,853 (1,855 ) — Intercompany income (544 ) (1,306 ) (5 ) 1,855 — Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses 982 (33 ) (387 ) — 562 Other (income) expense, net (263 ) (281 ) (848 ) 260 (1,132 ) (Gain) loss on intercompany investments (1,208 ) (2,045 ) — 3,253 — Income (loss) before taxes (12,931 ) 2,044 20,643 (3,253 ) 6,503 Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes (15,874 ) 2,999 16,194 — 3,319 Net income (loss) 2,943 (955 ) 4,449 (3,253 ) 3,184 Noncontrolling interests — — (241 ) — (241 ) Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. 2,943 (955 ) 4,208 (3,253 ) 2,943 Convertible special stock dividends 1,875 — — — 1,875 Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders $ 1,068 $ (955 ) $ 4,208 $ (3,253 ) $ 1,068 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (11,709 ) $ (1,302 ) $ (10,212 ) $ 11,685 $ (11,538 ) Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 171 — 171 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. $ (11,709 ) $ (1,302 ) $ (10,383 ) $ 11,685 $ (11,709 )
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three months ended November 30, 2017 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Operating activities: Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities $ 19,017 $ 264 $ 6,412 $ (175 ) $ 25,518 Investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (459 ) (689 ) (4,300 ) — (5,448 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets 5,838 308 46 — 6,192 Distributions from equity investees — 125 — — 125 Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities 5,379 (256 ) (4,254 ) — 869 Financing activities: Cash dividends paid to common stockholders (6,163 ) — — — (6,163 ) Cash dividends paid to special stockholders (1,875 ) — — — (1,875 ) Intercompany dividends paid — — (175 ) 175 — Increase (decrease) in short-term debt — — (7,242 ) — (7,242 ) Borrowings on long-term debt 59,950 — 91,339 — 151,289 Repayments on long-term debt including current portion (78,111 ) (8 ) (91,641 ) — (169,760 ) Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments 2,300 — (2,300 ) — — Noncontrolling interests' distributions — — (30 ) — (30 ) Issuances of stock, common and treasury 58 — — — 58 Redemptions of common stock (996 ) — — — (996 ) Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (24,837 ) (8 ) (10,049 ) 175 (34,719 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — 2,450 — 2,450 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (441 ) — (5,441 ) — (5,882 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period 614 — 53,405 — 54,019 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 173 $ — $ 47,964 $ — $ 48,137 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three months ended November 30, 2016 Parent Guarantors Non-Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated (In thousands) Operating activities: Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities $ 51,067 $ 195 $ 14,144 $ (39,097 ) $ 26,309 Investing activities Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (6,211 ) (320 ) (6,441 ) — (12,972 ) Proceeds from the sale of assets 111 — 264 — 375 Distributions from equity investees — 125 — — 125 Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities (6,100 ) (195 ) (6,177 ) — (12,472 ) Financing activities: Cash dividends paid to common stockholders (6,060 ) — — — (6,060 ) Cash dividends paid to special stockholders (1,875 ) — — — (1,875 ) Intercompany dividends paid — — (39,097 ) 39,097 — Increase (decrease) in short-term debt — — 14,546 — 14,546 Borrowings on long-term debt 39,100 — 94,885 — 133,985 Repayments on long-term debt including current portion (75,275 ) — (74,026 ) — (149,301 ) Issuances of stock, common and treasury 51 — — — 51 Redemptions of common stock (229 ) — — — (229 ) Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities (44,288 ) — (3,692 ) 39,097 (8,883 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash — — (816 ) — (816 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 679 — 3,459 — 4,138 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period — — 43,403 — 43,403 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period $ 679 $ — $ 46,862 $ — $ 47,541

General (Details)

General (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
General [Abstract]
Restricted cash	$ 468	$ 8,256	$ 768	$ 8,143
Cash and cash equivalents	47,669	39,285	53,251	35,260
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	48,137	47,541	54,019	$ 43,403
Assets held for sale	2,677		$ 5,676
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	6,100
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	$ 3,077	$ 0

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	$ 263,735
Translation	(120)
Balance as of November 30, 2017	263,615
EMEA [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	58,180
Translation	419
Balance as of November 30, 2017	58,599
USCAN [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	116,369
Translation	0
Balance as of November 30, 2017	116,369
LATAM [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	13,528
Translation	(508)
Balance as of November 30, 2017	13,020
APAC [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	934
Translation	4
Balance as of November 30, 2017	938
EC [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	74,724
Translation	(35)
Balance as of November 30, 2017	$ 74,689

Intangible Assets (Details)

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 451,498		$ 450,745
Accumulated Amortization	(126,653)		(118,555)
Net Carrying Amount	324,845		332,190
Amortization of Intangible Assets	7,700	$ 8,000
Customer Related Intangibles [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	359,791		359,227
Accumulated Amortization	(98,476)		(91,910)
Net Carrying Amount	261,315		267,317
Developed Technology [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	73,131		73,171
Accumulated Amortization	(19,744)		(18,574)
Net Carrying Amount	53,387		54,597
Trademarks and Tradenames [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	18,576		18,347
Accumulated Amortization	(8,433)		(8,071)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 10,143		$ 10,276

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arr38

Long-Term Debt and Credit Arrangements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable and other, due within one year	$ 10,094	$ 17,263
Current portion of long-term debt	16,000	14,750
Short-term debt	26,094	32,013
Senior notes, 6.875%, due June 2023	375,000	375,000
Capital leases and other long-term debt	3,078	3,276
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(8,612)	(8,713)
Long-term debt	865,781	885,178
2015 Revolver, due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, LIBOR plus applicable spread, due June 2020	36,548	51,250
2015 Credit Facility Term Loan A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loans	162,500	166,250
2015 Credit Facility Term Loan B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loans	$ 297,267	$ 298,115

Fair Value Measurement (Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017
Assets recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$ 147,000	$ 286,000
Liabilities recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	109,000	268,000
Senior notes, 6.875%, due June 2023	375,000,000	375,000,000
Contract value of foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding	26,400,000	92,700,000
Fair Value Hedges, Net	0	0
Fair Value, Transfers Between Levels, Amount	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Liabilities recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	147,000	286,000
Liabilities recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	109,000	268,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Liabilities recorded at fair value:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Senior Notes [Member]
Liabilities recorded at fair value:
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 394,100,000	$ 389,500,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes percentage	21.60%	51.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 4.3
Total unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	3.3
Accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1.4

Pension and Postretirement Be41

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1,298	$ 1,395
Interest cost	771	587
Expected return on plan assets	(396)	(376)
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	700	997
Net periodic pension benefit cost	$ 2,373	$ 2,603

Consolidated Statement of Sto42

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	$ 207,032
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,438	$ (11,538)
Cash dividends paid on convertible special stock, $15.00 per share	(1,875)	$ (1,875)
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.205 per share	(6,163)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests	(30)
Issuance of treasury stock	58
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures	0
Redemption of common stock to cover tax withholdings	(996)
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09			$ 327
Share-based compensation plans	1,059
Balance as of November 30, 2017	215,850
Convertible special stock, no par value [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	120,289
Balance as of November 30, 2017	120,289
Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	48,529
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures	61
Redemption of common stock to cover tax withholdings	(29)
Balance as of November 30, 2017	48,561
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	279,207
Issuance of treasury stock	24
Restricted stock issued, net of forfeitures	(61)
Redemption of common stock to cover tax withholdings	(967)
Share-based compensation plans	1,059
Balance as of November 30, 2017	279,262
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	(88,523)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,353
Balance as of November 30, 2017	(87,170)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	220,357
Comprehensive income (loss)	14,715
Cash dividends paid on convertible special stock, $15.00 per share	(1,875)
Cash dividends paid on common stock, $0.205 per share	(6,163)
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09			$ 327
Balance as of November 30, 2017	227,361
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	(382,841)
Issuance of treasury stock	34
Balance as of November 30, 2017	(382,807)
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance as of August 31, 2017	10,014
Comprehensive income (loss)	370
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests	(30)
Balance as of November 30, 2017	$ 10,354

Reclassification Out of Accum43

Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	$ (88,523)	$ (120,721)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	[1]	980	(15,316)
Amounts reclassified to earnings	[1]	378	594
Other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	1,358	(14,722)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	5	(70)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	[1]	1,353	(14,652)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	(87,170)	(135,373)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	(52,191)	(69,717)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	[1]	980	(15,316)
Amounts reclassified to earnings	[1]	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	980	(15,316)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	5	(70)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	[1]	975	(15,246)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	(51,216)	(84,963)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	(36,332)	(51,004)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	[1]	0	0
Amounts reclassified to earnings	[1],[2]	378	594
Other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	378	594
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	0	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	[1]	378	594
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	[1]	$ (35,954)	$ (50,410)
[1]	(1) All amounts presented are net of tax. All tax amounts are related to pension and other retiree benefits.
[2]	(2) Amounts represent amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service costs and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into cost of sales and selling, general & administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. These components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. Refer to Note 6 of this Form 10-Q for further details.

Share-Based Incentive Compansat

Share-Based Incentive Compansation Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based incentive compensation	$ 1,313	$ 1,623
Time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based incentive compensation	1,107	901
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based incentive compensation	128	$ 0
Unrestricted awards
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		2,553
Share-based incentive compensation	$ 78	$ 722

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic	29,459,000	29,363,000
Diluted	29,643,000	29,477,000
Convertible special stock, no par value [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	2,388,913	2,388,913
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Incremental shares from dilutive securities	0	0
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	172,000	0
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Incremental shares from dilutive securities	184,000	114,000

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		$ 674,623	$ 600,000
Total gross profit		105,084	101,015
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment		3,077	0
Operating income (loss)		32,567	19,097
Interest expense		(13,441)	(13,164)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)		(787)	(562)
Other income (expense), net		898	1,132
Income (loss) before taxes		19,237	6,503
Restructuring Related Costs		3,900	3,700
Restructuring expense		$ 467	$ 9,544
Net sales, percentage		100.00%	100.00%
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation and restructuring related costs		$ (83)	$ (528)
Costs related to acquisitions and integrations in gross profit		0	(57)
Lucent costs in gross profit	[1]	0	(85)
Costs related to acquisitions and integrations in operating income		0	(605)
Restructuring and related costs	[2]	(4,371)	(13,273)
Accelerated depreciation		(178)	(356)
Lucent costs in operating income	[1]	(2,776)	(809)
Asset impairment		0	(678)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment		3,077	0
CEO transition costs		0	(189)
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total segment gross profit		105,167	101,685
Total segment operating income		46,216	43,823
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate		$ (9,401)	$ (8,816)
EC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales, percentage		9.00%	9.00%
Custom Concentrates and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		$ 321,201	$ 275,921
Net sales, percentage		47.00%	46.00%
Performance Materials [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		$ 294,031	$ 269,522
Net sales, percentage		44.00%	45.00%
EMEA Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		$ 347,419	$ 296,072
Total segment gross profit		46,445	44,658
Total segment operating income		21,075	19,768
USCAN Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		159,236	156,418
Total segment gross profit		24,628	24,516
Total segment operating income		8,141	8,496
LATAM Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		48,413	42,216
Total segment gross profit		10,203	9,417
Total segment operating income		5,957	5,435
APAC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring expense		0	4
APAC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		60,164	50,737
Total segment gross profit		9,911	9,126
Total segment operating income		5,761	5,013
EC [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales to unaffiliated customers		59,391	54,557
Total segment gross profit		13,980	13,968
Total segment operating income		$ 5,282	$ 5,111
[1]	(1) Refer to Note 13, Contingencies and Claims, for additional discussion on this matter. Lucent costs in cost of sales include additional product and manufacturing operational costs for reworking inventory. Lucent costs in selling, general and administrative expenses include legal and investigative costs.
[2]	(2) Restructuring related costs for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 of $3.9 million and $3.7 million, respectively, primarily included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s statements of operations, are costs associated with professional fees for outside strategic consultants regarding actions to improve the profitability of the organization, improve efficiency of its operations or comply with new legislation, costs associated with reorganizations of the legal entity structure of the Company, and costs associated with new software implementation that are not eligible for capitalization. Restructuring expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016 of $0.5 million and $9.5 million, respectively, included in restructuring expense in the Company’s statements of operations include costs permitted under ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Obligations, such as severance costs, outplacement services and contract termination costs.

Restructuring (Details)

Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	$ 467	$ 9,544
Restructuring reserve	2,030		$ 3,078
Fiscal 2018 payments	(1,523)
Translation	8
EMEA [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	259	8,014
USCAN [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	188	1,467
LATAM [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	20	59
APAC [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	0	$ 4
Employee Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	181
Restructuring reserve	1,940		2,988
Fiscal 2018 payments	(1,232)
Translation	3
Other Restructuring Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring
Restructuring expense	286
Restructuring reserve	90		$ 90
Fiscal 2018 payments	(291)
Translation	$ 5

Contingencies and Claims (Detai

Contingencies and Claims (Details) - Citadel Acquisition [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Escrow Deposit	$ 31
Written claim notice on representations and warranties insurance policy	3.8
Lien on seller's bank account	$ 7.5

Accounting Pronouncements (Deta

Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09			$ 327
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Service cost	$ 1,298	$ 1,395
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost (credit)	$ 2,373	$ 2,603
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09			$ 327

Consolidating Financial Infor50

Consolidating Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017	May 26, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, 6.875%, due June 2023	$ 375,000		$ 375,000
Change in total assets	1,806,025		1,753,780
Change in total liabilities	1,590,175		1,546,748
Change in total stockholders' equity	215,850		207,032
Change in net income	14,715	$ 2,943
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Percentage Rate				6.875%
Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Change in total assets	1,179,971		1,176,710
Change in total liabilities	974,475		979,692
Change in total stockholders' equity	205,496		197,018
Change in net income	14,715	2,943
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Change in total assets	545,319		544,355
Change in total liabilities	157,777		147,758
Change in total stockholders' equity	387,542		396,597
Change in net income	$ 2,631	(955)
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Change in total assets			11,400
Change in total liabilities			11,400
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Change in total assets			224,500
Change in total liabilities			25,700
Change in total stockholders' equity			$ 198,800
Change in net income		$ 7,000

Consolidating Financial Infor51

Consolidating Financial Information Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 47,669	$ 53,251	$ 39,285	$ 35,260
Restricted cash	468	768	$ 8,256	$ 8,143
Accounts receivable, net	430,070	408,439
Accounts receivable, intercompany	0	0
Inventories	327,783	276,459
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	38,587	36,712
Assets held for sale	2,677	5,676
Total current assets	847,254	781,305
Net property, plant and equipment	293,185	298,703
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	77,126	77,847
Intercompany loans receivable	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Goodwill	263,615	263,735
Intangible assets, net	324,845	332,190
Total assets	1,806,025	1,753,780
Accounts payable	375,286	318,820
Accounts payable, intercompany	0	0
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable	4,585	4,900
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits	53,351	46,951
Other accrued liabilities	68,142	61,761
Short-term debt	26,094	32,013
Total current liabilities	527,458	464,445
Long-term debt	865,781	885,178
Intercompany debt	0	0
Pension plans	136,545	135,691
Deferred income taxes	36,719	37,699
Other long-term liabilities	23,672	23,735
Total liabilities	1,590,175	1,546,748
Convertible special stock, no par value	120,289	120,289
Common stock	48,561	48,529
Other equity	36,646	28,200
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	205,496	197,018
Noncontrolling interests	10,354	10,014
Total equity	215,850	207,032
Total liabilities and equity	1,806,025	1,753,780
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	173	614
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	51,376	56,354
Accounts receivable, intercompany	24,282	26,690
Inventories	50,598	41,862
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,470	7,662
Assets held for sale	0	2,764
Total current assets	130,899	135,946
Net property, plant and equipment	61,216	63,150
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	93,371	95,287
Intercompany loans receivable	14,264	16,564
Investment in subsidiaries	785,408	769,813
Goodwill	55,534	55,534
Intangible assets, net	39,279	40,416
Total assets	1,179,971	1,176,710
Accounts payable	56,399	43,429
Accounts payable, intercompany	9,759	13,191
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable	0	0
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits	10,775	7,752
Other accrued liabilities	27,649	21,373
Short-term debt	16,154	14,912
Total current liabilities	120,736	100,657
Long-term debt	839,163	858,446
Intercompany debt	0	0
Pension plans	2,234	2,266
Deferred income taxes	0	5,593
Other long-term liabilities	12,342	12,730
Total liabilities	974,475	979,692
Convertible special stock, no par value	120,289	120,289
Common stock	48,561	48,529
Other equity	36,646	28,200
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	205,496	197,018
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total equity	205,496	197,018
Total liabilities and equity	1,179,971	1,176,710
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	52,855	52,640
Accounts receivable, intercompany	5,495	7,203
Inventories	42,161	32,667
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,613	2,221
Assets held for sale	2,677	2,912
Total current assets	105,801	97,643
Net property, plant and equipment	50,045	51,072
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	4,078	4,198
Intercompany loans receivable	17,678	17,460
Investment in subsidiaries	114,900	117,617
Goodwill	81,617	81,617
Intangible assets, net	171,200	174,748
Total assets	545,319	544,355
Accounts payable	40,603	34,612
Accounts payable, intercompany	36,868	33,370
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable	330	597
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits	6,866	6,044
Other accrued liabilities	4,657	4,699
Short-term debt	36	29
Total current liabilities	89,360	79,351
Long-term debt	62	41
Intercompany debt	0	0
Pension plans	1,271	1,308
Deferred income taxes	65,991	65,991
Other long-term liabilities	1,093	1,067
Total liabilities	157,777	147,758
Convertible special stock, no par value	0	0
Common stock	0	0
Other equity	387,542	396,597
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	387,542	396,597
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total equity	387,542	396,597
Total liabilities and equity	545,319	544,355
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	47,496	52,637
Restricted cash	468	768
Accounts receivable, net	325,839	299,445
Accounts receivable, intercompany	28,271	26,188
Inventories	235,024	201,930
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,504	26,829
Assets held for sale	0	0
Total current assets	668,602	607,797
Net property, plant and equipment	181,924	184,481
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	56,552	59,609
Intercompany loans receivable	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Goodwill	126,464	126,584
Intangible assets, net	114,366	117,026
Total assets	1,147,908	1,095,497
Accounts payable	278,284	240,779
Accounts payable, intercompany	11,421	13,520
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable	4,255	4,303
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits	35,710	33,155
Other accrued liabilities	35,836	35,689
Short-term debt	9,904	17,072
Total current liabilities	375,410	344,518
Long-term debt	26,556	26,691
Intercompany debt	31,942	34,024
Pension plans	133,040	132,117
Deferred income taxes	47,603	47,362
Other long-term liabilities	10,237	9,938
Total liabilities	624,788	594,650
Convertible special stock, no par value	0	0
Common stock	0	0
Other equity	512,766	490,833
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	512,766	490,833
Noncontrolling interests	10,354	10,014
Total equity	523,120	500,847
Total liabilities and equity	1,147,908	1,095,497
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Accounts receivable, intercompany	(58,048)	(60,081)
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Assets held for sale	0	0
Total current assets	(58,048)	(60,081)
Net property, plant and equipment	0	0
Deferred charges and other noncurrent assets	(76,875)	(81,247)
Intercompany loans receivable	(31,942)	(34,024)
Investment in subsidiaries	(900,308)	(887,430)
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(1,067,173)	(1,062,782)
Accounts payable	0	0
Accounts payable, intercompany	(58,048)	(60,081)
U.S. and foreign income taxes payable	0	0
Accrued payroll, taxes and related benefits	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	0	0
Short-term debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	(58,048)	(60,081)
Long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany debt	(31,942)	(34,024)
Pension plans	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(76,875)	(81,247)
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	(166,865)	(175,352)
Convertible special stock, no par value	0	0
Common stock	0	0
Other equity	(900,308)	(887,430)
Total A. Schulman, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	(900,308)	(887,430)
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total equity	(900,308)	(887,430)
Total liabilities and equity	$ (1,067,173)	$ (1,062,782)

Consolidating Financial Infor52

Consolidating Financial Information Consolidating Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 674,623	$ 600,000
Cost of sales	569,539	498,985
Selling, general and administrative expenses	75,127	72,374
Restructuring expense	467	9,544
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(3,077)	0
Operating income (loss)	32,567	19,097
Interest expense	13,441	13,164
Intercompany charges	0	0
Intercompany income	0	0
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	787	562
Other (income) expense, net	(898)	(1,132)
(Gain) loss on intercompany investments	0	0
Income (loss) before taxes	19,237	6,503
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	4,157	3,319
Net income (loss)	15,080	3,184
Noncontrolling interests	(365)	(241)
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	14,715	2,943
Convertible special stock dividends	1,875	1,875
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	12,840	1,068
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,438	(11,538)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	370	171
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	16,068	(11,709)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	98,507	90,756
Cost of sales	82,735	77,096
Selling, general and administrative expenses	16,828	14,497
Restructuring expense	188	1,198
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(3,004)
Operating income (loss)	1,760	(2,035)
Interest expense	12,317	11,927
Intercompany charges	17	2
Intercompany income	(1,948)	(544)
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	132	982
Other (income) expense, net	39	(263)
(Gain) loss on intercompany investments	(19,942)	(1,208)
Income (loss) before taxes	11,145	(12,931)
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	(3,570)	(15,874)
Net income (loss)	14,715	2,943
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	14,715	2,943
Convertible special stock dividends	1,875	1,875
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	12,840	1,068
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,068	(11,709)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	16,068	(11,709)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	90,054	88,060
Cost of sales	78,688	76,562
Selling, general and administrative expenses	13,165	12,948
Restructuring expense	0	166
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(73)
Operating income (loss)	(1,726)	(1,616)
Interest expense	1	5
Intercompany charges	0	0
Intercompany income	(1,256)	(1,306)
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	(6)	(33)
Other (income) expense, net	(307)	(281)
(Gain) loss on intercompany investments	(2,645)	(2,045)
Income (loss) before taxes	2,487	2,044
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	(144)	2,999
Net income (loss)	2,631	(955)
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	2,631	(955)
Convertible special stock dividends	0	0
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	2,631	(955)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,904	(1,302)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	1,904	(1,302)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	498,489	432,021
Cost of sales	420,543	356,164
Selling, general and administrative expenses	45,134	44,929
Restructuring expense	279	8,180
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	0
Operating income (loss)	32,533	22,748
Interest expense	1,419	1,492
Intercompany charges	3,200	1,853
Intercompany income	(13)	(5)
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	661	(387)
Other (income) expense, net	(926)	(848)
(Gain) loss on intercompany investments	0	0
Income (loss) before taxes	28,192	20,643
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	7,871	16,194
Net income (loss)	20,321	4,449
Noncontrolling interests	(365)	(241)
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	19,956	4,208
Convertible special stock dividends	0	0
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	19,956	4,208
Comprehensive income (loss)	21,594	(10,212)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	370	171
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	21,224	(10,383)
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	(12,427)	(10,837)
Cost of sales	(12,427)	(10,837)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0
Restructuring expense	0	0
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0
Interest expense	(296)	(260)
Intercompany charges	(3,217)	(1,855)
Intercompany income	3,217	1,855
Foreign currency transaction (gains) losses	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	296	260
(Gain) loss on intercompany investments	22,587	3,253
Income (loss) before taxes	(22,587)	(3,253)
Provision (benefit) for U.S. and foreign income taxes	0	0
Net income (loss)	(22,587)	(3,253)
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	(22,587)	(3,253)
Convertible special stock dividends	0	0
Net income (loss) available to A. Schulman, Inc. common stockholders	(22,587)	(3,253)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(23,128)	11,685
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc.	$ (23,128)	$ 11,685

Consolidating Financial Infor53

Consolidating Financial Information Consolidating Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	$ 25,518	$ 26,309
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(5,448)	(12,972)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	6,192	375
Distributions from equity investees	125	125
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	869	(12,472)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	(6,163)	(6,060)
Cash Dividend Paid on Convertible Special Stock	(1,875)	(1,875)
Intercompany dividends paid	0	0
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	(7,242)	14,546
Borrowings on long-term debt	151,289	133,985
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	(169,760)	(149,301)
Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments	0
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	(30)	0
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	58	51
Redemptions of common stock	(996)	(229)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(34,719)	(8,883)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	2,450	(816)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(5,882)	4,138
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	54,019	43,403
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	48,137	47,541
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	19,017	51,067
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(459)	(6,211)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	5,838	111
Distributions from equity investees	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	5,379	(6,100)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	(6,163)	(6,060)
Cash Dividend Paid on Convertible Special Stock	(1,875)	(1,875)
Intercompany dividends paid	0	0
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	0	0
Borrowings on long-term debt	59,950	39,100
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	(78,111)	(75,275)
Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments	2,300
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	0
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	58	51
Redemptions of common stock	(996)	(229)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(24,837)	(44,288)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(441)	679
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	614	0
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	173	679
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	264	195
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(689)	(320)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	308	0
Distributions from equity investees	125	125
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	(256)	(195)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	0	0
Cash Dividend Paid on Convertible Special Stock	0	0
Intercompany dividends paid	0	0
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	0	0
Borrowings on long-term debt	0	0
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	(8)	0
Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments	0
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	0
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	0	0
Redemptions of common stock	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(8)	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	6,412	14,144
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(4,300)	(6,441)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	46	264
Distributions from equity investees	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	(4,254)	(6,177)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	0	0
Cash Dividend Paid on Convertible Special Stock	0	0
Intercompany dividends paid	(175)	(39,097)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	(7,242)	14,546
Borrowings on long-term debt	91,339	94,885
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	(91,641)	(74,026)
Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments	(2,300)
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	(30)
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	0	0
Redemptions of common stock	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(10,049)	(3,692)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	2,450	(816)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(5,441)	3,459
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	53,405	43,403
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	47,964	46,862
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided from (used in) operating activities	(175)	(39,097)
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of assets	0	0
Distributions from equity investees	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities	0	0
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	0	0
Cash Dividend Paid on Convertible Special Stock	0	0
Intercompany dividends paid	175	39,097
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt	0	0
Borrowings on long-term debt	0	0
Repayments on long-term debt including current portion	0	0
Intercompany loan borrowings and repayments	0
Noncontrolling interests' distributions	0
Issuances of stock, common and treasury	0	0
Redemptions of common stock	0	0
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	175	39,097
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$ 0	$ 0