Jabil (JBL) 10-Q 5 Apr 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Mar. 28, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 29, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	JBL
Entity Registrant Name	JABIL CIRCUIT INC
Entity Central Index Key	898,293
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		191,187,666

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 883,218	$ 913,963
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,412 at February 29, 2016 and $11,663 at August 31, 2015	1,449,338	1,467,247
Inventories	2,293,024	2,507,264
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	939,643	898,790
Deferred income taxes		79,045
Total current assets	5,565,223	5,866,309
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,464,917 at February 29, 2016 and $2,239,422 at August 31, 2015	3,180,042	2,804,333
Goodwill	597,292	462,382
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $212,221 at February 29, 2016 and $195,864 at August 31, 2015	299,144	283,536
Deferred income taxes	148,692	85,169
Other assets	107,809	101,478
Total assets	9,898,202	9,603,207
Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	538,294	323,833
Accounts payable	3,020,794	3,663,264
Accrued expenses	1,813,846	1,685,589
Deferred income taxes		2,455
Total current liabilities	5,372,934	5,675,141
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	1,811,220	1,346,558
Other liabilities	66,527	67,951
Income tax liabilities	109,386	96,379
Deferred income taxes	52,921	82,167
Total liabilities	$ 7,412,988	$ 7,268,196
Commitments and contingencies
Jabil Circuit, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and no shares outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 249,040,439 and 246,680,008 shares issued and 191,187,666 and 192,068,068 shares outstanding at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015, respectively	$ 249	$ 247
Additional paid-in capital	2,011,081	1,955,104
Retained earnings	1,648,119	1,468,910
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(69,011)	(50,854)
Treasury stock at cost, 57,852,773 and 54,611,940 shares at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015, respectively	(1,123,447)	(1,058,551)
Total Jabil Circuit, Inc. stockholders' equity	2,466,991	2,314,856
Noncontrolling interests	18,223	20,155
Total equity	2,485,214	2,335,011
Total liabilities and equity	$ 9,898,202	$ 9,603,207

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 11,412	$ 11,663
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	2,464,917	2,239,422
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 212,221	$ 195,864
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	249,040,439	246,680,008
Common stock, shares outstanding	191,187,666	192,068,068
Treasury stock, shares	57,852,773	54,611,940

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 4,403,594	$ 4,309,323	$ 9,611,571	$ 8,859,741
Cost of revenue	4,004,161	3,941,504	8,728,603	8,108,935
Gross profit	399,433	367,819	882,968	750,806
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	224,905	210,326	476,451	424,705
Research and development	8,465	6,501	16,757	12,506
Amortization of intangibles	8,599	5,783	16,439	11,373
Restructuring and related charges	2,535	20,358	3,888	32,616
Operating income	154,929	124,851	369,433	269,606
Other expense	2,167	1,665	3,933	3,359
Interest income	(2,287)	(1,916)	(4,351)	(3,617)
Interest expense	34,262	32,048	67,297	63,888
Income from continuing operations before tax	120,787	93,054	302,554	205,976
Income tax expense	42,354	35,272	92,206	75,061
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	78,433	57,782	210,348	130,915
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(4,562)		(3,709)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		(947)		(2,557)
Discontinued operations, net of tax		(5,509)		(6,266)
Net income	78,433	52,273	210,348	124,649
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(497)	321	(467)	535
Net income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ 78,930	$ 51,952	$ 210,815	$ 124,114
Basic:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax [per share]	$ 0.41	$ 0.3	$ 1.11	$ 0.67
Discontinued operations, net of tax [per share]	0	(0.03)	0	(0.03)
Net income [per share]	0.41	0.27	1.11	0.64
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax [per share]	0.41	0.29	1.09	0.67
Discontinued operations, net of tax [per share]	0	(0.03)	0	(0.03)
Net income [per share]	$ 0.41	$ 0.27	$ 1.09	$ 0.63
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	190,957	193,561	190,656	193,531
Diluted	193,294	195,473	193,429	195,534
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.16	$ 0.16

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 78,433	$ 52,273	$ 210,348	$ 124,649
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,625)	(46,903)	(24,167)	(81,609)
Changes in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(12,904)	(8,406)	(13,813)	(10,358)
Reclassification of net losses realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments, net of tax	11,886	4,388	22,950	4,072
Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities	(4,836)	633	(3,127)	355
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(9,479)	(50,288)	(18,157)	(87,540)
Comprehensive income	68,954	1,985	192,191	37,109
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(497)	321	(467)	535
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ 69,451	$ 1,664	$ 192,658	$ 36,574

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - 6 months ended Feb. 29, 2016 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Aug. 31, 2015	$ 2,335,011	$ 247	$ 1,955,104	$ 1,468,910	$ (50,854)	$ (1,058,551)	$ 20,155
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2015	192,068,068	192,068,068
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options (in shares)		19,109
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	$ 10,660		10,660
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		594,044
Vesting of restricted stock awards		$ 2	(2)
Vesting of restricted stock awards (in shares)		1,747,278
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(10,329)					(10,329)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans (in shares)		(445,904)
Treasury shares purchased	(54,567)					(54,567)
Treasury shares purchased (in shares)		(2,794,929)
Recognition of stock-based compensation	45,060		45,060
Excess tax benefit of stock awards	259		259
Declared dividends	(31,606)			(31,606)
Comprehensive income	192,191			210,815	(18,157)		(467)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests	(1,500)						(1,500)
Foreign currency adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	35						35
Balance at Feb. 29, 2016	$ 2,485,214	$ 249	$ 2,011,081	$ 1,648,119	$ (69,011)	$ (1,123,447)	$ 18,223
Balance (in shares) at Feb. 29, 2016	191,187,666	191,187,666

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 210,348	$ 124,649
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	329,301	249,441
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	45,060	32,982
Deferred income taxes	(22,940)	(1,370)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	11,633	12,185
Other, net	4,072	17,044
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	20,027	(97,859)
Inventories	223,140	(112,993)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(17,010)	105,311
Other assets	(3,486)	24,067
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(727,749)	171,968
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,396	525,425
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net of cash		9,663
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(456,028)	(468,207)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	7,196	4,629
Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash	(206,670)	(11,897)
Issuance of notes receivable	(28,500)
Other, net	(5,250)	4,894
Net cash used in investing activities	(689,252)	(460,918)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under debt agreements	3,404,241	3,352,676
Payments toward debt agreements	(2,726,027)	(3,358,147)
Payments to acquire treasury stock	(54,567)	(40,040)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(31,795)	(32,078)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	10,660	8,999
Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock	(10,329)	(6,921)
Other, net	(1,238)	62
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	590,945	(75,449)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,834)	(22,893)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(30,745)	(33,835)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	913,963	1,000,249
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 883,218	$ 966,414

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1 . Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP fo r complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been included. The Company has made certain reclassification adjustm ents to conform prior periods’ Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to the current presentation. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should b e read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and foot notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 . Results for the six month period ended February 29, 2016 are not necessarily an indication of t he results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending August 31, 2016 .

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	2 . Discontinued Operations On December 17, 2013, the Company announced that it entered into a stock purchase agreement with iQor Holdings, Inc. (“ iQor ”) for the sale of Jabil’s Aftermarket Services (“AMS”) business for consideration of $ 725.0 million, which consists of $ 675.0 million in cash and an aggregate liquidation preference value of $ 50.0 million in Senior Non-Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock of iQor that accretes dividends at an annual rate of 8 percent and is redeemable in nine years or upon a change in control. The purchase price was finalized during fiscal year 2015 and was reduced by $ 100.2 million for cash, indebtedness, taxes, interest and certain working capital accounts of the Company’s AMS business. Also, as part of this transaction, the Company is subject to a limited covenant not to compete. On April 1, 2014, the Company completed the sale of the AMS business except for the Malaysian operations, for which the sale was completed on December 31, 2014. In connection wi th the AMS transaction, the Company entered into a transition services agreement effective April 1, 2014 to provide certain administrative services to facilitate the orderly transfer of the business operations to iQor . This agreement is not material and th e continuing cash flows are not significant. Fo r all periods presented, the operating results associated with this business have been reclassified into loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations . The following table provides a summary of AMS amounts included in discontinued operations (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenue $ ― $ 3,634 $ ― $ 14,624 Loss from discontinued operations, before tax $ ― (4,571) $ ― (3,707) Income tax (benefit) expense ― (9) ― 2 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (4,562) $ ― $ (3,709) Loss on sale of discontinued operations, before tax $ ― $ (372) $ ― $ (1,982) Income tax expense ― 575 ― 575 Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (947) $ ― $ (2,557) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (5,509) $ ― $ (6,266)

Earnings Per Share and Dividend

Earnings Per Share and Dividends	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Earnings Per Share and Dividends [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share and Dividends	3 . Earnings Per Share and Dividends a. Earnings Per Share The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities. To the extent these securities are anti-dilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The following table sets forth the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (in thousands, except earnings per share data): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 78,433 $ 57,782 $ 210,348 $ 130,915 Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax (497) 321 (467) 535 Income from continuing operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax 78,930 57,461 210,815 130,380 Discontinued operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax ― (5,509) ― (6,266) Net income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc. $ 78,930 $ 51,952 $ 210,815 $ 124,114 Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Denominator for basic earnings per share 190,957 193,561 190,656 193,531 Dilutive common shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan and upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights 109 99 141 70 Dilutive unvested restricted stock awards 2,228 1,813 2,632 1,933 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 193,294 195,473 193,429 195,534 Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Circuit, Inc. Basic: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 0.41 $ 0.30 $ 1.11 $ 0.67 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 0.00 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.03) Net income $ 0.41 $ 0.27 $ 1.11 $ 0.64 Diluted: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 1.09 $ 0.67 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 0.00 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.03) Net income $ 0.41 $ 0.27 $ 1.09 $ 0.63 For the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , options to purchase 2,157,753 and 1,823,162 stock appreciation rights, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , options to purchase 3,889 and 438,731 shares of common stock, respectively, and 3,662,024 and 3,712,421 stock appreciation rights, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. b. Dividends The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s cash dividends declared to common stockholders of the Company during the six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands, except for per share data): Total of Cash Dividend Dividend Dividends Date of Record for Dividend Cash Declaration Date per Share Declared Dividend Payment Payment Date Fiscal Year 2016: October 14, 2015 $ 0.08 $ 15,906 November 16, 2015 December 1, 2015 January 21, 2016 0.08 15,947 February 16, 2016 March 1, 2016 Fiscal Year 2015: October 16, 2014 $ 0.08 $ 15,973 November 14, 2014 December 1, 2014 January 21, 2015 0.08 16,020 February 13, 2015 March 2, 2015

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	4. Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Raw materials $ 1,294,239 $ 1,300,559 Work in process 556,510 714,237 Finished goods 442,275 492,468 Total inventories $ 2,293,024 $ 2,507,264

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	5 . Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense, reduced for estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting period for outstanding stock awards. The Company recorded $ 20.3 million and $ 45.1 million of stock-based compensation expense gross of tax effects, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses within the Condensed Consol idated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively. The Company recorded tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.6 million , which is include d in income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively. The Company recorded $ 15.0 million and $ 33.0 million of stock-based co mpensation expense gross of tax effects, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively. The Company r ecorded tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.5 million , which is included in income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively. The following table summarizes shares available for grant and stock appreciation right s (“SARS”) activity from August 31 , 2015 through February 29, 2016 : Weighted- Weighted- Average Shares Average Average Remaining Available SARS Intrinsic Value Exercise Contractual for Grant Outstanding (in thousands) Price Life (years) Balance at August 31, 2015 8,376,072 3,760,871 $ 492,060 $ 26.60 1.53 SARS canceled 1,141,498 (1,141,498) $ 29.93 Restricted stock awards granted, net of forfeitures (a) (4,870,808) ― SARS exercised ― (135,910) $ 20.92 Balance at February 29, 2016 4,646,762 2,483,463 $ 949 $ 25.37 1.62 Exercisable at February 29, 2016 2,483,463 $ 949 $ 25.37 1.62 (a) Represents the maximum number of shares that can be issued based on the achievement of certain performance criteria. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from August 31, 2015 through February 29, 2016: Weighted- Average Grant-Date Shares Fair Value Unvested balance at August 31, 2015 11,931,585 $ 19.44 Changes during the period Shares granted (a) 5,318,590 $ 24.08 Shares vested (1,747,278) $ 19.16 Shares forfeited (447,782) $ 20.25 Unvested balance at February 29, 2016 15,055,115 $ 21.09 (a) For those shares granted that are based on the achievement of certain performance criteria, represents the maximum number of shares that can vest. Certain key employees have been granted time-based , performance-based and market-based restricted stock awards. The time-based restricted awards granted generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over three years. The performance-based restricted awards generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three to five years and provide a range of vesting possibilities of up to a maximum of 100 % or 150 %, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The market-b ased awards have a vesting condition that is tied to the Company’s stock performance in relation to the S tandard and Poor’s (S &P ) Super Composite Technology Hardware and Equipment Index. The market conditions are considered in the grant date fair value usi ng a Monte Carlo valuation model, which utilizes multiple input variables to determine the probability of the Company achieving the specified market conditions. Stock-based compensation expense related to an award with a market condition will be recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, provided that the requisite service period has been completed. During the six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 , th e Company awarded approximately 2.6 million and 2.7 million time-based restricted stock units, respectively, 1.3 million and 1.7 million performance-based restricted stock units, respectively and 0.4 million and 0.0 million market-based s tock units, respectively. At February 29, 2016 , there was $ 103.1 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average p eriod of 1.6 years .

Concentration of Risk and Segme

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data [Abstract]
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data	6 . Concentration of Risk and Segment Data a. Concentration of Risk Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. During the six months ended February 29, 2016 , the Company’s five largest custom ers accounted for approximately 53 % of its net revenue and 78 customers accounted for approximately 90 % of its net revenue. Sales to these customers were reported in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”) operating segments. The Company procures components from a broad group of suppliers. Almost all of the products manufactured by the Company require one or more components that are available from only a singl e source. Production levels for a portion of the DMS segment are subject to seasonal influences. The Company may realize greater net revenue during its first fiscal quarter due to higher demand for consumer related products manufactured in the DMS segment during the holiday selling season. Therefore, quarterly results should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of results for the entire fiscal year. b. Segment Data Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses; for which separate financial information is available; and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the individual segment and make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment. The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design , production and product management services. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources on a segment basis. The Company’s operating segments consist of two segments – EMS and DMS, which are also the Company’s reportab le segments. The EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, sharing of the Company’s large scale manufacturing infrastructure and the ability to serve a broad range of end markets. The EMS segment includes customers primarily in the automotive, capital equipment, computing and storage, digital home, industrial and energy, networking and telecommunications, point of sale and printing industries . The DMS segment is focu sed on providing engineering solutions and a focus on material sciences and technologies. The DMS segment includes customers primarily in the consumer lifestyles and wearable technologies, defense and aerospace, emerging growth, healthcare, mobility and pa ckaging industries . On April 1, 2014, the Company completed the sale of the AMS business except for the Malaysian operations , for which the sale was completed on December 31, 2014 . The AMS business was included in the DMS segment, and the results of operat ions of this business are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 2 – “Discontinued Operations” for further details. Net revenue for the operating segments is attributed to the segment in which the service is performed. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on its pre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment researc h and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, and does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring and rel ated charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition costs and certain purchase accounting adjustments, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, goodwill impairme nt charges, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, other expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense or adjustment for net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Total segment assets are defined as accounts receivable, inventories, net customer-related property, plant and equipment, intangible assets net of accumulated amortization and goodwill. All other non-segment assets are reviewed on a global basis by management. Transactions between operating segments are generally recorded at amounts that approximate those at which we would transact with third parties . The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenue EMS $ 2,657,262 $ 2,625,871 $ 5,381,676 $ 5,259,388 DMS 1,746,332 1,683,452 4,229,895 3,600,353 $ 4,403,594 $ 4,309,323 $ 9,611,571 $ 8,859,741 Segment income and reconciliation of income before tax EMS $ 84,692 $ 54,733 $ 167,957 $ 117,315 DMS 101,639 111,227 266,863 229,291 Total segment income $ 186,331 $ 165,960 $ 434,820 $ 346,606 Reconciling items: Amortization of intangibles 8,599 5,783 16,439 11,373 Stock-based compensation expense and related charges 20,268 14,968 45,060 33,011 Restructuring and related charges 2,535 20,358 3,888 32,616 Other expense 2,167 1,665 3,933 3,359 Interest income (2,287) (1,916) (4,351) (3,617) Interest expense 34,262 32,048 67,297 63,888 Income from continuing operations before tax $ 120,787 $ 93,054 $ 302,554 $ 205,976 February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Total assets EMS $ 2,675,437 $ 2,865,172 DMS 4,674,963 4,241,699 Other non-allocated assets 2,547,802 2,496,336 $ 9,898,202 $ 9,603,207 As of February 29, 2016 , the Company operated in 28 countries worldwide. Sales to unaffiliated customers are based on the Company’s location that maintains the customer relationship and transacts the external sale. Total foreign net revenue represented 90.3 % and 91.3 % of net revenue during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively, compared to 86.7 % and 87.5 % of net revenue during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively.

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt a

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	7 . Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 are summarized below (in thousands): February 29, August 31, 2016 2015 7.750% Senior Notes due 2016 $ 311,237 $ 310,378 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 399,237 399,047 5.625% Senior Notes due 2020 400,000 400,000 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022 500,000 500,000 Borrowings under credit facilities 190,064 323 Borrowings under loans (a) 519,402 30,410 Capital lease obligations 28,684 28,156 Fair value adjustment related to terminated interest rate swaps on the 7.750% Senior Notes 890 2,077 Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 2,349,514 1,670,391 Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 538,294 323,833 Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 1,811,220 $ 1,346,558 The $312.0 million of 7.750% senior unsecured notes, $400.0 million of 8.250% senior unsecured notes, $400.0 million of 5.625% senior unsecured notes and $500.0 million of 4.700% senior unsecured notes outstanding are carried at the principal amount of each note, less any unamortized discount. The estimated fair valu es of these senior notes were approximately $ 317.8 million , $ 442.9 million , $ 419.7 million and $ 490.8 million , respectively , at February 29, 2016 . The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data (Level 2 criteria). (a) On July 6, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five year credit agreement. The credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in the initial amount of $ 1.5 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to $ 2.0 billion and a $ 500.0 million five year delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facility”). On September 22, 2015, the Company borrowed $ 500.0 million against the Term Loan Facility. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a master lease agreement with a variable interest entity (the “VIE”) whereby it sells to and subsequently leases back from the VIE up to $ 60.0 million in certain machinery and equipment for a period of up to five years. In connection with this transaction, the Company holds a variable interest in the VIE, which was designed to hold debt obligation s payable to third-party creditors. The proceeds from such debt obligations are utilized to finance the purchase of the machinery and equipment that is then leased by the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as it has both the power t o direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company consolidates the financial statements of the VIE and eliminates all intercompany transactions. At February 29, 2016 , the VIE had approximately $ 23.7 million of total assets, of which approximately $ 23.4 million was comprised of a note receivable due from t he Company, and approximately $ 23.2 million of total liabilities, of which approximately $ 23.2 million were debt obligations to the third-party creditors (as the VIE has utilized approximately $ 23.2 million of the $60.0 millio n debt obligation capacity). The third-party creditors have recourse to the Company’s general credit only in the event that the Company defaults on its obligations under the terms of the master lease agreement. In addition, the assets held by the VIE can b e used o nly to settle the obligations of the VIE.

Trade Accounts Receivable Secur

Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs	8 . Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs The Company regularly sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable under two asset-backed securitization programs and three uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs (collectively referred to herein as the “programs”). The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the programs. Servicing fees related to ea ch of the programs recognized during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities. Transfers of the receivables under the programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . a. Asset-Backed Securitization Programs The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable under its North American asset-backed securitization program, currently scheduled to expire on October 20, 2017, and its foreign asset-backed securitization program, currently scheduled to expire on May 1, 2018, (collectively referred to herein as the “asset-backed securitization programs”) to special purpos e entities, which in turn sell 100 % of the receivables to conduits administered by unaffiliated financial institutions (for the North American asset-backed securitization program) and to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by a n unaffiliated financial institution (for the foreign asset-backed securitization program). The special purpose entity in the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The special purpose entity in the foreign asset-backed securitization program is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity whose assets would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of this special purpose entity as the Company has both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the benefits that could potentially be sig nificant to the entity from the transfer of the trade accounts receivable into the special purpose entity. Accordingly, the special purpose entities associated with these asset-backed securitization programs are included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . Any portion of the purchase price for the receivables which is not paid in cash upon the sale taking place is recorded as a deferred purchase price receivable, which is paid as payments on the receivables are collected. Net cash proceeds of up to a maximum of $ 200.0 million and $ 175.0 million for the North American and foreign asset-backed securitization programs, respectively, are available at any one time. In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company sold $ 1.9 billion and $ 3.8 billion of eligible trade accounts receivable during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively. In exchange, the Company received cash proceeds of $ 1.4 billion and $ 3.4 billion during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively, ( of which approximately 3.0 million represented new transfers and the remainder represented proceeds from collec tions reinvested in revolving-period transfers ) and a deferred purchase price receivable. The Company sold $ 1.8 billion and $ 3.7 billion of eligible trade accounts receivable during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , r espectively. In exchange, the Company received cash proceeds of $ 1.4 billion and $ 3.3 billion during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively, ( of which approximately $3.6 million and $5.9 million, respectively, represented new transfers and the remainder represented proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers ) and a deferred purchase price re ceivable. At February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 , the deferred purchase price receivables recorded in connection with the asset-backed securitization programs totaled approximately $ 437.7 million and $ 420.5 million , respec tively. The Company recognized pre-tax losses on the sales of receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs of approximately $ 1.2 million and $ 2.2 million during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively, and approximately $ 0.7 million and $ 1.6 million during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively, which are recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The deferred purchase price receivables recorded under the asset-backed securitization programs are recorded initially at fair value as prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are valued using unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), primarily discounted cash flows, and due to their credit quality and short-term maturity the fair values approximated book values. The unobservable inputs consist of estimated credit losses and estimated discount rates, which both have an immateri al impact on the fair value calculations of the deferred purchase price receivables. b. Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs In connection with three separate trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions, the Company may elect to sell, at a discount, on an ongoing basis, up to a maximum of $6 50.0 million , $150.0 million and $100.0 million, respectively, of specific trade accounts receivable at any one time. The $650.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program is an uncommitted facility that was amended during the first quarter of fiscal y ear 2016 to increase the uncommitted capacity from $450.0 million to $650.0 million and to extend the expiration date to November 1, 201 6 , although any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice. The $650.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program will be automatically extended each year until August 31, 2017 , unless any party gives no less than 30 days prior notice that the agreement should not be extended. The $150.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program is an unco mmitted facility that is subject to expiration on August 31, 2016. The $100.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program is an uncommitted facility that is scheduled to expire on November 1, 201 6 (as the agreement was automatically extended on November 1, 2015), although any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice. The $100.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program will be automatically extended each year until November 1, 2018, unless any party gives no less than 30 days prior notice that the agreem e nt should not be extended. During the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , the Company sold $0.9 billion and $2.3 billion of trade accounts receivable under these programs , respectively, compared to $0.5 billion and $1.0 billion during three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively. In exchange, the Company received cash proceeds of $0.9 billion and $2.3 billion during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively, compared to $0.5 billion and $1.0 billion during three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively. The resulting losses on the sales of trade accounts receivable during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 were not material , and were recorded t o other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component from August 31, 2015 to February 29, 2016 (in thousands): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Instruments Actuarial Loss Prior Service Cost Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available for Sale Securities Total Balance at August 31, 2015 $ 6,666 $ (12,033) $ (30,624) $ 1,054 $ (15,917) $ (50,854) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (24,167) (13,813) ― ― (3,127) (41,107) Amounts reclassified from AOCI ― 22,950 ― ― ― 22,950 Other comprehensive (loss) income (24,167) 9,137 ― ― (3,127) (18,157) Balance at February 29, 2016 $ (17,501) $ (2,896) $ (30,624) $ 1,054 $ (19,044) $ (69,011) The portions of AOCI reclassified into earnings during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 were not material , and were classified as components of net revenue, cost of revenue, selling, general and administrative expense and interest expense . The tax benefit (expense) on the derivative instruments component of AOCI , including reclassification adjustments, is not material for the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 . There was no tax benefit ( expense ) on the foreign currency translation adjustment and the unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities components of AOCI, including reclassification adjustments, for the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 .

Postretirement and Other Employ

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits	10 . Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans in several countries in which it operates. The pension obligations relate primarily to the following: (a) a funded retirement plan in the United Kingdom and (b) both funded and unfunded retirement plans , mainly in Austria , France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, and Taiwan , which provide benefits based upon years of service and compensation at retirement. The following table provides information about net periodic benefit cost for the pension plans during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 218 $ 265 $ 440 $ 547 Interest cost 1,217 1,415 2,485 2,883 Expected long-term return on plan assets (1,397) (1,470) (2,860) (2,991) Recognized actuarial loss 260 497 526 1,012 Amortization of prior service cost (34) (38) (69) (79) Net periodic benefit cost $ 264 $ 669 $ 522 $ 1,372 During the six months ended February 29, 2016 , the Company made contributions of approximately $ 1.7 million to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company expects to make total cash contributions of between $ 2.9 million and $ 3.7 million to its funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	11 . Commitments and Contingencies The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its field examination of the Company’s tax returns for fiscal years 2009 through 2011 and issued a Revenue Agent’s Report on May 27, 2015 proposing adjustments primarily related to U.S. taxation of certain intercompany transactions. If the IRS ultimately prevails in its positions, the Company’s income tax payment due for the fiscal years 2009 through 2011 would be approximately $ 34.6 millio n after utilization of tax loss carry forwards available through fiscal year 2011. Also, the IRS has proposed interest and penalties with respect to fiscal years 2009 through 2011. The IRS may make similar claims in future audits with respect to these typ es of transactions. At this time, anticipating the amount of any future IRS proposed adjustments, interest, and penalties is not practicable. The Company disagrees with the proposed adjustments and intends to vigorously contest these matters through the applicable IRS administrative and judicial procedures, as appropriate. As the final resolution of the proposed adjustments remains uncertain, the Company continues to provide for the uncertain tax positions based on the more likely than not standard. Whil e the resolution of the issues may result in tax liabilities, interest and penalties, which are significantly higher than the amounts provided for these matters, management currently believes that the resolution will not have a material adverse effect on t he Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Despite this belief, an unfavorable resolution, particularly if the IRS successfully asserts similar claims for later years, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	12 . Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company’s financial performance and are referred to as market risks. The Company, where deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of d erivative instruments are foreign currency fluctuation risk and interest rate risk. All derivative instruments are recorded gross on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their respective fair values. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrume nt depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative and the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributabl e to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is initially reported as a component of AOCI, n et of tax, and is subsequently reclassified into the line item within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period in which the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized immedia tely in current earnings. For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments, gains and losses from changes in fair values are recognized in earnings. Cash receipts and cash payments related to derivative instruments are recorded in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . For derivatives accounted for as hedging instruments, the Company formally designates and documents, at inception, the financial instruments as a hedge of a specific u nderlying exposure, the risk management objective and the strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. In addition, the Company formally performs an assessment, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, to determine whether the financial inst ruments used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the cash flows on the related underlying exposures. a. Foreign Currency Risk Management Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $ 434.1 million and $ 615.1 million at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 , respectively. The related forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forward foreign exchange contract transactions will effectively lock in the value of anticipated foreig n currency denominated revenues and expenses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between March 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016 . In addition to derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also enters into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade a ccounts receivable, trade accounts payable, fixed purchase obligations and intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. The aggregate notional amount of these outstanding contrac ts at February 29, 2016 and August 31 , 2015 , was $ 1.5 billion and $ 1.8 billion , respectively. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities related to forward foreign exchange contracts m easured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 29, 2016 , aggregated by the level in the fair-value hierarchy in which those measurements are classified (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Forward foreign exchange contracts $ ― 13,521 ― $ 13,521 Liabilities: Forward foreign exchange contracts ― (21,327) ― (21,327) Total $ ― (7,806) ― $ (7,806) The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers. The following table presents the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments located on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets utilized for foreign currency risk management purposes at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 (in thousands): Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Fair Value at Fair Value at Location February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Location February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 1,933 $ 267 expenses $ 7,473 $ 16,509 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 11,588 $ 5,525 expenses $ 13,854 $ 29,529 As of February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 , the Company also included gains and losses in AOCI related to changes in fair value of its derivatives utilized for foreign currency risk management purposes and designated as hedging instruments. These gains and losses were not material and the portion that is expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months will be classified as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense. The gains and losses recognized in earnings due to hedge ineffectivenes s and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are included as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense. The Company recognized gains and losses in earnings related to changes in fair value of derivatives utilized for foreign currency risk management purposes and not designated as hedging instruments during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 . These amounts were not material and were recognized as components of cost of revenue . b. Interest Rate Risk Management The Company periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s borrowings. Fair Value Hedges During the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company entered into a series of interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $ 200.0 million designated as fair value hedges of a portion of the Company’s 7.750% Senior Notes. Under these interest rate swaps, the Company received fixed rate interest payments and paid interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR plus a spread. The effect of these swaps was to convert fixed rate interest expense on a portion of the 7.750% Senior Notes to floating rate interest expense. Gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were recorded to interest expense and offset changes in the fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying 7.750% Senior Notes. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company terminated the interest rate swaps e ntered into in connection with the 7.750% Senior Notes with a fair value of $ 12.2 million, including accrued interest of $ 0.6 million at August 31, 2011. The portion of the fair value that is not accrued interest is recorded as a hedge accounting adjustmen t to the carrying amount of the 7.750% Senior Notes and is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the 7.750% Senior Notes. The Company recorded $ 1.2 million in amortization as a reduction to interest expense d uring the six months ended February 29, 2016 . At February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 , the unamortized hedge accounting adjustment recorded is $ 0.9 million and $ 2.1 million , respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets . Cash Flow Hedges During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, the Company entered into forward interest rate swap transactions to hedge the fixed interest rate payments for an anticipated debt issuance, which was the issuance of the 8.250% Senior Notes. The swaps were accounted for as a cash flow hedge and had a notional amount of $ 400.0 million. Concurrently with the pricing of the 8.250% Senior Notes, the Company settled the swaps by its payment of $ 43.1 million. The ineffective portion of the sw aps was immediately recorded to interest expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations . The effective portion of the swaps is recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and is being amortized to interest expense within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations over the life of the 8.250% Senior Notes, which is through March 15, 2018. The effective portions of the swaps amortized to interest expense during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 were not mater ial. Existing losses related to interest rate risk management hedging arrangements that are expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months are not material. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into a seri es of treasury rate lock transactions to hedge the fixed interest rate payments for an anticipated debt issuance. The treasury rate locks have an aggregate notional amount of $ 200.0 million and have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedge s. The treasury rate locks are scheduled to expire on July 15, 2016. If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before July 15, 2016, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance. The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at the time of termination or expiration. Changes in the fair value of the treasury rate locks are recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI.

Restructuring and Related Charg

Restructuring and Related Charges	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Restructuring and Related Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Charges	13 . Restructuring and Related Charges 2013 Restructuring Plan In conjunction with the restructuring plan that was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in fiscal year 2013 (the “2013 Restructuring Plan”), the Company charged $ 2.5 million and $ 3.9 million of restructuring and related charges to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 , respectively, compared to $ 20.6 million and $ 34.1 million during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 , respectively. The 2013 Restructuring Plan is intended to better align the Company’s manufacturing capacity in certain geographies and to reduce the Company’s worldwide workforce in order to reduce operat ing expenses. These restructuring activities are intended to address current market conditions and customer requirements. The restructuring and related charges during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 include cash costs of $2.5 million and $ 3. 6 million related to employee severance and benefit costs , respectively, and $0.0 million and $ 0.3 million of other related costs , respectively. The restructuring and related charges during the three months and six months ended February 28, 2015 include cash costs of $18.6 million and $25.2 million related to employee severance and benefit costs , respectively, $0.8 million and $2.8 million related to lease costs , respectively, and $0.6 million and $1.1 million of other related costs , respectively, as well as non-cas h costs of $0.6 million and $5.0 million related to asset write-off costs , respectively. The Company currently expects to recognize approximately $ 179.0 million , excluding the restructuring and related charges previously incurred for the AMS discontinued operations, in pre-tax restructuring and other related costs over the course of the Company’s fiscal years 2013 through 2017 under the 2013 Restructuring Plan. Since the in ception of the 2013 Restructuring Plan, a total of $ 154.4 million of restructuring and related costs have been recognized. Of the $ 154.4 million recognized to date, $ 116.5 million was allocated to the EMS segment, $ 29.0 million was allocated to the DMS segment and $ 8.9 million was not allocated to a segment. A majority of the total restructuring costs are related to employee severance and benefit arrangements. The charges related to the 2013 Restructuring Plan, excluding asset write-off costs, are currently expected to result in cash expenditures of approximately $ 157.4 million that have been or will be payable over the course of the Company’s fiscal years 2013 through 2017. The remaining $ 24.6 million of the restructuring and related costs expected to be recognized reflects the Company’s intention only and restructuring decisions, and the timing of such decisions, at certain plants are still subject to the finalization of timetables for the transition of functions and consultation with the Company’s employees and their representatives. The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 20,775 $ 2,467 $ 586 $ (5,713) $ 18,115 Lease costs 64 ― ― ― 64 Other related costs 856 68 27 (80) 871 Total $ 21,695 $ 2,535 $ 613 $ (5,793) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 30,047 $ 3,545 $ (810) $ (14,667) $ 18,115 Lease costs 64 ― ― ― 64 Other related costs 846 343 (22) (296) 871 Total $ 30,957 $ 3,888 $ (832) $ (14,963) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 33,230 $ 18,597 $ (2,121) $ (13,550) $ 36,156 Lease costs 1,979 816 (26) (366) 2,403 Asset write-off costs ― 581 (581) ― ― Other related costs 444 646 (45) (139) 906 Total $ 35,653 $ 20,640 $ (2,773) $ (14,055) $ 39,465 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 45,246 $ 25,202 $ (3,911) $ (30,381) $ 36,156 Lease costs 18 2,777 (26) (366) 2,403 Asset write-off costs ― 4,987 (4,987) ― ― Other related costs 257 1,143 (63) (431) 906 Total $ 45,521 $ 34,109 $ (8,987) $ (31,178) $ 39,465 The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 EMS $ 20,079 $ 1,757 $ 603 $ (5,324) $ 17,115 DMS 1,616 778 10 (469) 1,935 Total $ 21,695 $ 2,535 $ 613 $ (5,793) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 EMS $ 28,834 2,993 (823) (13,889) $ 17,115 DMS 1,960 1,014 (9) (1,030) 1,935 Other 163 (119) ― (44) ― Total $ 30,957 $ 3,888 $ (832) $ (14,963) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 EMS $ 29,568 $ 20,102 $ (2,682) $ (11,630) $ 35,358 DMS 5,066 475 (91) (1,749) 3,701 Other 1,019 63 ― (676) 406 Total $ 35,653 $ 20,640 $ (2,773) $ (14,055) $ 39,465 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 EMS $ 35,504 $ 31,850 $ (8,841) $ (23,155) $ 35,358 DMS 8,268 424 (146) (4,845) 3,701 Other 1,749 1,835 ― (3,178) 406 Total $ 45,521 $ 34,109 $ (8,987) $ (31,178) $ 39,465

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Business Acquisitions [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions [Text Block]	14 . Business Acquisitions Fiscal year 2016 On November 25, 2015, the Company entered into a master purchase agreement for certain assets and liabilities of various legal entities, collectively referred to as “Hanson”. On J anuary 1 3 , 201 6 , the Company completed the acquisition of the assets for approximately $ 139.2 million in cash , plus the assumption of certain liabilities of $ 230.0 million (such liabilities were subsequently paid in February 2016 and classified in our Condensed Consolid ated Statement of Cash Flows as a component of cash flows from operating activities ), with the exception of the real property for which the purchase price is $ 33.3 million and is expected to close during the second half of fiscal year 2016. Hanson is engaged in the business of manufacturing certain parts for customers in the DMS segment. The acquisition of certain Hanson assets has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $ 370.9 million , including $ 250.0 million in property, plant and equipment, $ 120.9 million in goodwill and intangible assets assigned to customer relationships , liabilities assumed of $ 230.0 million and $ 1.7 million of deferred tax liabilities were recorded at their esti mated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company is currently evaluating the fair values of the assets related to this business combination. The preliminary estimates and measurements for the completed portion of the acquisition are, therefore, su bject to change during the measurement period for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and tax adjustments. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the D MS segment . None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. A customer relationship was valued using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. The Company expensed transaction costs in connection with the acquisition of approximately $ 1.6 million during the six months ended February 29, 2016 . The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on January 13, 2016. Pro forma informat ion has not been provided as the acquisition of Hanson is not deemed to be significant. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company completed two additional acquisitions ( Inala Technologies Limited and various legal entities collectively referred to as “ Shemer Companies”) which were not deemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate. The acquired businesses expanded the Company’s capabilities in capital equipment, net working and telecommunications, and printing. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions totaled approximately $ 72. 3 million in cash . The se two acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accountin g. Assets acquired of $ 92.2 million, including $ 19.3 million in goodwill and $ 31.4 million in intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of $ 19.9 millio n were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. The Company is currently evaluating the fair values of the assets and liabilities related to the two business combinations completed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. T he preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for tax adjustments. The excess of the purchase prices over the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $ 19.3 million was record ed to goodwill and was fully allocated to the EMS segment. None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company expensed transaction costs in connection with the acquisitions of approximately $ 1.0 million during the six months ended February 29, 2016 . The results of operations of the acquired businesses were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on the date of the acquisitions. Pro forma information has not been pro vided as the acquisitions are not deemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate. Fiscal year 2015 On July 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of J.Y.E. Castella Llorca , S.L. and each of its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “ Plasticos ”) by acquiring 100 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of J.Y.E. Castella Llorca , S.L . The aggregate purchase price totaled approximately $ 111.0 million in cash, based on the exchange rate on the date of acquisition. The acquisition of Plasticos has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $ 168.5 million, including $ 41.7 million in goodwill and $ 32.1 million in intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of $ 49.7 million w ere recorded at their estimated fair values based on the exchange rate on the date of acquisition. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company recorded a step acquisition gain of $ 6.2 million on the previously held Plasticos equity interest of $ 1.6 million. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $41.7 million was recorded to goodwill. None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on July 1, 2015. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition of Plasticos is not deemed to be significant. In connection with the acquisitio n of Plasticos , the Company acquired $32.1 million of intangible assets, including $ 24.4 million assigned to customer relationships with an assigned useful life of up to 10 years, $ 6.5 million assigned to intellectual property with an assigned useful life of up to 5 years and $ 1.2 million assigned to a definite-lived trade name with an assigned useful life of up to 1 year. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015, the Company completed five additional acquisitions which were not deemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate. The acquired businesses expanded the Company’s capabilities in consumer lifestyles and wearable technologies and networking and telecommunications. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions totaled approximately $ 117.0 million in cash. The acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $ 167.8 million, including $ 42.4 million in goodwill and $ 31.7 million in intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of $ 50.8 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. The excess of the purchase prices over the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $42.4 million was recorded to goodwill. None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on the date of the acquisiti ons. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions are not deemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate.

New Accounting Guidance

New Accounting Guidance	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
New Accounting Guidance [Abstract]
New Accounting Guidance	15 . New Accounting Guidance a. Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance During the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 , the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes . The new guidance require s t hat all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet , as opposed to being presented as current and noncurrent . This guidance is required to be adopted for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 . Early adoption is permitted, and may be applied either prospectively, for all deferred tax assets and liabilities, or retrospectively . The Company early adopted this new stan dard as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, applying it prospectively. Prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 , the FASB issued an accounting standard to simplify an acquirer’s accounting for adju stments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination. The guidance require s the acquirer to recognize any adjustments to provisional amounts identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustments are d etermined, as opposed to retrospectively apply ing adjustments to prior periods presented in financial statements. Thus, the acquirer will adjust its financial statements as needed, including recognizing in its current period earnings the effect of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts , calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the fi rst quarter of fiscal year 2017 . Early adoption is permitted, and the update must be applied prospectively. The Company early adopted this new standard during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, applying it prospectively. The adoption of the new standa rd did not have a material impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. b . Recently Issued Accounting Guidance During the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard which will supersede existing reven ue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP. The new standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the conside ration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard deferring the effective date of this accounting guidance by one year. Therefore, the accounting stan dard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 201 9 . Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this standard and management is currently evaluating which transition approach to use. T he Company is currently in the process of assessing what impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . During the t hird quarter of fiscal year 2015 , the FASB issued new accounting guidance intended to simplify the presentation of debt issuance cos ts. The guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented as a direct d eduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability on the balance sheet , consistent with the presentation for debt discounts . During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard to address the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements . The guidance allows an entity to defer and present debt iss uance costs as an a sset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement . This guidance must be applied on a retrospective basis and is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standard intended to simplify the subsequent measurement of inventory, excluding inventory accounted for under the last-in, first-out or the retail inventory methods. The new s tandard replaces the current lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. Under the current guidance, market could be replacement cost, net realizable value or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit mar gin. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This guidance should be applied on a prospective basis and is effective for the Comp any beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process of assessing what impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements . During the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, the FASB i ssued a new accounting standard to address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 . Early application i s permitted only for certain provisions, and the update must be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption and applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption of the standard . The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard revisin g lease accounting. The new guidance require s organizations to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and disclose key information regarding leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. E arly application of the new standard is permitted and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach . The adoption of this standard will impact the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company is cur rently assessing the impact this new standard will have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	16 . Income Taxes The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35 % during th e three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 primarily due t o: (a) income in tax jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S.; (b) tax incentives granted to sites in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore and Vietnam; and (c) losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances. The material tax incentives e xpire at various dates through 2020. Such tax incentives are subject to conditions with which the Company expects to continue to comply .

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	17 . Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events that occurred through the date of the filing of the Company’s second quarter of fiscal year 2016 Form 10-Q. No significant events occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date and prior to the filing date of this report that would have a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Summary of AMS Amounts Included in Discontinued Operations	The following table provides a summary of AMS amounts included in discontinued operations (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenue $ ― $ 3,634 $ ― $ 14,624 Loss from discontinued operations, before tax $ ― (4,571) $ ― (3,707) Income tax (benefit) expense ― (9) ― 2 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (4,562) $ ― $ (3,709) Loss on sale of discontinued operations, before tax $ ― $ (372) $ ― $ (1,982) Income tax expense ― 575 ― 575 Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (947) $ ― $ (2,557) Discontinued operations, net of tax $ ― $ (5,509) $ ― $ (6,266)

Earnings Per Share and Divide26

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Earnings Per Share and Dividends [Abstract]
Calculations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (in thousands, except earnings per share data): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 78,433 $ 57,782 $ 210,348 $ 130,915 Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax (497) 321 (467) 535 Income from continuing operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax 78,930 57,461 210,815 130,380 Discontinued operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax ― (5,509) ― (6,266) Net income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc. $ 78,930 $ 51,952 $ 210,815 $ 124,114 Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share: Denominator for basic earnings per share 190,957 193,561 190,656 193,531 Dilutive common shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan and upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights 109 99 141 70 Dilutive unvested restricted stock awards 2,228 1,813 2,632 1,933 Denominator for diluted earnings per share 193,294 195,473 193,429 195,534 Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Circuit, Inc. Basic: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 0.41 $ 0.30 $ 1.11 $ 0.67 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 0.00 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.03) Net income $ 0.41 $ 0.27 $ 1.11 $ 0.64 Diluted: Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 1.09 $ 0.67 Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 0.00 $ (0.03) $ 0.00 $ (0.03) Net income $ 0.41 $ 0.27 $ 1.09 $ 0.63
Cash Dividends Declared to Common Stockholders	The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s cash dividends declared to common stockholders of the Company during the six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands, except for per share data): Total of Cash Dividend Dividend Dividends Date of Record for Dividend Cash Declaration Date per Share Declared Dividend Payment Payment Date Fiscal Year 2016: October 14, 2015 $ 0.08 $ 15,906 November 16, 2015 December 1, 2015 January 21, 2016 0.08 15,947 February 16, 2016 March 1, 2016 Fiscal Year 2015: October 16, 2014 $ 0.08 $ 15,973 November 14, 2014 December 1, 2014 January 21, 2015 0.08 16,020 February 13, 2015 March 2, 2015

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	4. Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Raw materials $ 1,294,239 $ 1,300,559 Work in process 556,510 714,237 Finished goods 442,275 492,468 Total inventories $ 2,293,024 $ 2,507,264

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Right Activity	The following table summarizes shares available for grant and stock appreciation right s (“SARS”) activity from August 31 , 2015 through February 29, 2016 : Weighted- Weighted- Average Shares Average Average Remaining Available SARS Intrinsic Value Exercise Contractual for Grant Outstanding (in thousands) Price Life (years) Balance at August 31, 2015 8,376,072 3,760,871 $ 492,060 $ 26.60 1.53 SARS canceled 1,141,498 (1,141,498) $ 29.93 Restricted stock awards granted, net of forfeitures (a) (4,870,808) ― SARS exercised ― (135,910) $ 20.92 Balance at February 29, 2016 4,646,762 2,483,463 $ 949 $ 25.37 1.62 Exercisable at February 29, 2016 2,483,463 $ 949 $ 25.37 1.62 (a) Represents the maximum number of shares that can be issued based on the achievement of certain performance criteria.
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from August 31, 2015 through February 29, 2016: Weighted- Average Grant-Date Shares Fair Value Unvested balance at August 31, 2015 11,931,585 $ 19.44 Changes during the period Shares granted (a) 5,318,590 $ 24.08 Shares vested (1,747,278) $ 19.16 Shares forfeited (447,782) $ 20.25 Unvested balance at February 29, 2016 15,055,115 $ 21.09 (a) For those shares granted that are based on the achievement of certain performance criteria, represents the maximum number of shares that can vest.

Concentration of Risk and Seg29

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated	The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenue EMS $ 2,657,262 $ 2,625,871 $ 5,381,676 $ 5,259,388 DMS 1,746,332 1,683,452 4,229,895 3,600,353 $ 4,403,594 $ 4,309,323 $ 9,611,571 $ 8,859,741
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	Segment income and reconciliation of income before tax EMS $ 84,692 $ 54,733 $ 167,957 $ 117,315 DMS 101,639 111,227 266,863 229,291 Total segment income $ 186,331 $ 165,960 $ 434,820 $ 346,606 Reconciling items: Amortization of intangibles 8,599 5,783 16,439 11,373 Stock-based compensation expense and related charges 20,268 14,968 45,060 33,011 Restructuring and related charges 2,535 20,358 3,888 32,616 Other expense 2,167 1,665 3,933 3,359 Interest income (2,287) (1,916) (4,351) (3,617) Interest expense 34,262 32,048 67,297 63,888 Income from continuing operations before tax $ 120,787 $ 93,054 $ 302,554 $ 205,976
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Total assets EMS $ 2,675,437 $ 2,865,172 DMS 4,674,963 4,241,699 Other non-allocated assets 2,547,802 2,496,336 $ 9,898,202 $ 9,603,207

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt30

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Outstanding	Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 are summarized below (in thousands): February 29, August 31, 2016 2015 7.750% Senior Notes due 2016 $ 311,237 $ 310,378 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 399,237 399,047 5.625% Senior Notes due 2020 400,000 400,000 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022 500,000 500,000 Borrowings under credit facilities 190,064 323 Borrowings under loans (a) 519,402 30,410 Capital lease obligations 28,684 28,156 Fair value adjustment related to terminated interest rate swaps on the 7.750% Senior Notes 890 2,077 Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 2,349,514 1,670,391 Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 538,294 323,833 Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 1,811,220 $ 1,346,558 (a) On July 6, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five year credit agreement. The credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in the initial amount of $ 1.5 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to $ 2.0 billion and a $ 500.0 million five year delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facility”). On September 22, 2015, the Company borrowed $ 500.0 million against the Term Loan Facility. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a master lease agreement with a variable interest entity (the “VIE”) whereby it sells to and subsequently leases back from the VIE up to $ 60.0 million in certain machinery and equipment for a period of up to five years. In connection with this transaction, the Company holds a variable interest in the VIE, which was designed to hold debt obligation s payable to third-party creditors. The proceeds from such debt obligations are utilized to finance the purchase of the machinery and equipment that is then leased by the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as it has both the power t o direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company consolidates the financial statements of the VIE and eliminates all intercompany transactions. At February 29, 2016 , the VIE had approximately $ 23.7 million of total assets, of which approximately $ 23.4 million was comprised of a note receivable due from t he Company, and approximately $ 23.2 million of total liabilities, of which approximately $ 23.2 million were debt obligations to the third-party creditors (as the VIE has utilized approximately $ 23.2 million of the $60.0 millio n debt obligation capacity). The third-party creditors have recourse to the Company’s general credit only in the event that the Company defaults on its obligations under the terms of the master lease agreement. In addition, the assets held by the VIE can b e used o nly to settle the obligations of the VIE.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi31

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table sets forth the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of tax, by component from August 31, 2015 to February 29, 2016 (in thousands): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Instruments Actuarial Loss Prior Service Cost Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available for Sale Securities Total Balance at August 31, 2015 $ 6,666 $ (12,033) $ (30,624) $ 1,054 $ (15,917) $ (50,854) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (24,167) (13,813) ― ― (3,127) (41,107) Amounts reclassified from AOCI ― 22,950 ― ― ― 22,950 Other comprehensive (loss) income (24,167) 9,137 ― ― (3,127) (18,157) Balance at February 29, 2016 $ (17,501) $ (2,896) $ (30,624) $ 1,054 $ (19,044) $ (69,011)

Postretirement and Other Empl32

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Information about Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Pension Plans	The following table provides information about net periodic benefit cost for the pension plans during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): Three months ended Six months ended February 29, February 28, February 29, February 28, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 218 $ 265 $ 440 $ 547 Interest cost 1,217 1,415 2,485 2,883 Expected long-term return on plan assets (1,397) (1,470) (2,860) (2,991) Recognized actuarial loss 260 497 526 1,012 Amortization of prior service cost (34) (38) (69) (79) Net periodic benefit cost $ 264 $ 669 $ 522 $ 1,372

Derivative Financial Instrume33

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Related to Foreign Forward Exchange Contracts Measured on Recurring Basis	The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities related to forward foreign exchange contracts m easured at fair value on a recurring basis as of February 29, 2016 , aggregated by the level in the fair-value hierarchy in which those measurements are classified (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Forward foreign exchange contracts $ ― 13,521 ― $ 13,521 Liabilities: Forward foreign exchange contracts ― (21,327) ― (21,327) Total $ ― (7,806) ― $ (7,806)
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Located on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Utilized for Foreign Currency Risk Management Purposes	The following table presents the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments located on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets utilized for foreign currency risk management purposes at February 29, 2016 and August 31, 2015 (in thousands): Fair Values of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Fair Value at Fair Value at Location February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Location February 29, 2016 August 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 1,933 $ 267 expenses $ 7,473 $ 16,509 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 11,588 $ 5,525 expenses $ 13,854 $ 29,529

Restructuring and Related Cha34

Restructuring and Related Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Restructuring and Related Charges [Abstract]
Significant Components and Activity in Restructuring Plan	The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 20,775 $ 2,467 $ 586 $ (5,713) $ 18,115 Lease costs 64 ― ― ― 64 Other related costs 856 68 27 (80) 871 Total $ 21,695 $ 2,535 $ 613 $ (5,793) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 30,047 $ 3,545 $ (810) $ (14,667) $ 18,115 Lease costs 64 ― ― ― 64 Other related costs 846 343 (22) (296) 871 Total $ 30,957 $ 3,888 $ (832) $ (14,963) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 33,230 $ 18,597 $ (2,121) $ (13,550) $ 36,156 Lease costs 1,979 816 (26) (366) 2,403 Asset write-off costs ― 581 (581) ― ― Other related costs 444 646 (45) (139) 906 Total $ 35,653 $ 20,640 $ (2,773) $ (14,055) $ 39,465 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 45,246 $ 25,202 $ (3,911) $ (30,381) $ 36,156 Lease costs 18 2,777 (26) (366) 2,403 Asset write-off costs ― 4,987 (4,987) ― ― Other related costs 257 1,143 (63) (431) 906 Total $ 45,521 $ 34,109 $ (8,987) $ (31,178) $ 39,465
Significant Components and Activity in Restructuring Plan by Reportable Segment	The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment during the three months and six months ended February 29, 2016 and February 28, 2015 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 EMS $ 20,079 $ 1,757 $ 603 $ (5,324) $ 17,115 DMS 1,616 778 10 (469) 1,935 Total $ 21,695 $ 2,535 $ 613 $ (5,793) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 29, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 29, 2016 EMS $ 28,834 2,993 (823) (13,889) $ 17,115 DMS 1,960 1,014 (9) (1,030) 1,935 Other 163 (119) ― (44) ― Total $ 30,957 $ 3,888 $ (832) $ (14,963) $ 19,050 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at November 30, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 EMS $ 29,568 $ 20,102 $ (2,682) $ (11,630) $ 35,358 DMS 5,066 475 (91) (1,749) 3,701 Other 1,019 63 ― (676) 406 Total $ 35,653 $ 20,640 $ (2,773) $ (14,055) $ 39,465 2013 Restructuring Plan – Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2014 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments February 28, 2015 EMS $ 35,504 $ 31,850 $ (8,841) $ (23,155) $ 35,358 DMS 8,268 424 (146) (4,845) 3,701 Other 1,749 1,835 ― (3,178) 406 Total $ 45,521 $ 34,109 $ (8,987) $ (31,178) $ 39,465

Discontinued Operations (Additi

Discontinued Operations (Additional Information) (Details 1) - Aftermarket services (AMS) [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 17, 2013USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consideration for the sale of a business	$ 725
Cash consideration for the sale of a business	675
Consideration for the sale of a business preferred stock	$ 50
Accretes dividends at an annual rate	8.00%
Redeemable period	9 years
Reduction in final purchase price	$ 100.2

Discontinued Operations (Summar

Discontinued Operations (Summary of AMS Amounts Included in Discontinued Operations) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 3,634	$ 14,624
Loss from discontinued operations, before tax	(4,571)	(3,707)
Income tax expense	(9)	2
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(4,562)	(3,709)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, before tax	(372)	(1,982)
Income tax expense	575	575
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	(947)	(2,557)
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (5,509)	$ (6,266)

Earnings Per Share and Divide37

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Calculations of Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$ 78,433	$ 57,782	$ 210,348	$ 130,915
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(497)	321	(467)	535
Income from continuing operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax	78,930	57,461	210,815	130,380
Discontinued operations attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc., net of tax		(5,509)		(6,266)
Net income attributable to Jabil Circuit, Inc.	$ 78,930	$ 51,952	$ 210,815	$ 124,114
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Denominator for basic earnings per share	190,957	193,561	190,656	193,531
Dilutive common shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan and upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights	109	99	141	70
Dilutive unvested restricted stock awards	2,228	1,813	2,632	1,933
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	193,294	195,473	193,429	195,534
Basic:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax [per share]	$ 0.41	$ 0.3	$ 1.11	$ 0.67
Discontinued operations, net of tax [per share]	0	(0.03)	0	(0.03)
Net income [per share]	0.41	0.27	1.11	0.64
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax [per share]	0.41	0.29	1.09	0.67
Discontinued operations, net of tax [per share]	0	(0.03)	0	(0.03)
Net income [per share]	$ 0.41	$ 0.27	$ 1.09	$ 0.63

Earnings Per Share and Divide38

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Additional Information) (Details 2) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Stock Option
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share		3,889		438,731
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	2,157,753	3,662,024	1,823,162	3,712,421

Earnings Per Share and Divide39

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Dividends) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Quarter One [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend Declaration Date	Oct. 14, 2015	Oct. 16, 2014
Dividend per Share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 15,906	$ 15,973
Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Nov. 16, 2015	Nov. 14, 2014
Dividend Cash Payment Date	Dec. 1, 2015	Dec. 1, 2014
Quarter Two [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend Declaration Date	Jan. 21, 2016	Jan. 21, 2015
Dividend per Share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 15,947	$ 16,020
Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Feb. 16, 2016	Feb. 13, 2015
Dividend Cash Payment Date	Mar. 1, 2016	Mar. 2, 2015

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,294,239	$ 1,300,559
Work in process	556,510	714,237
Finished goods	442,275	492,468
Total inventories	$ 2,293,024	$ 2,507,264

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	$ 20,268	$ 14,968	$ 45,060	$ 32,982
Stock-based compensation expense, tax benefits	300	$ 100	$ 600	$ 500
Time-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			3 years
Restricted stock units awarded			2.6	2.7
Performance-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units awarded			1.3	1.7
Performance-based restricted stock units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			3 years
Performance-based restricted stock units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period			5 years
Performance-based restricted stock units | Maximum | Possibility One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			100.00%
Performance-based restricted stock units | Maximum | Possibility Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			150.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units awarded			0.4	0
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation costs	$ 103,100		$ 103,100
Unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation costs, weighted average period of recognition			1 year 7 months 6 days

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Option and SARs Activity) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Shares Available for Grant, Beginning Balance		8,376,072
Shares Available for Grant, SARS canceled		1,141,498
Shares Available for Grant, Restricted stock awards granted	[1]	(4,870,808)
Shares Available for Grant, Ending Balance		4,646,762	8,376,072
SARS Outstanding, beginning balance		3,760,871
SARS Outstanding, options canceled		(1,141,498)
SARS Outstanding, options exercised		(135,910)
SARS Outstanding, ending balance		2,483,463	3,760,871
SARS Outstanding, exercisable ending balance		2,483,463
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, beginning balance		$ 492,060
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, ending balance		949	$ 492,060
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable ending balance		$ 949
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance		$ 26.6
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options canceled		29.93
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options exercised		20.92
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, ending balance		25.37	$ 26.6
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, exercisable ending balance		$ 25.37
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life		1 year 7 months 13 days	1 year 6 months 11 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Exercisable ending balance		1 year 7 months 13 days
[1]	Represents the maximum number of shares that can be issued based on the achievement of certain performance criteria.

Stock-Based Compensation (Restr

Stock-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Activity) (Details 3)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016$ / sharesshares
Number of unvested shares
Shares, unvested beginning balance | shares	11,931,585
Shares, unvested ending balance | shares	15,055,115
Changes during the period
Shares granted | shares	5,318,590	[1]
Shares vested | shares	(1,747,278)
Shares forfeited | shares	(447,782)
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 19.44
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, ending balance | $ / shares	21.09
Changes during the period
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Shares granted | $ / shares	24.08	[1]
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Shares vested | $ / shares	19.16
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Shares forfeited | $ / shares	$ 20.25
[1]	For those shares granted that are based on the achievement of certain performance criteria, represents the maximum number of shares that can vest.

Concentration of Risk and Seg44

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Details 1)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016Country	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016CountryCustomerSegment	Feb. 28, 2015
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | Segment			2
Number of operating countries | Country	28		28
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] | Net revenue [Member] | Foreign [Member]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	90.30%	86.70%	91.30%	87.50%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Net revenue [Member] | Group Of Customers That Account For 90 Percent Of Total Net Revenue [Member]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Top customers that comprise revenue			78
Concentration Risk, Percentage			90.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Net revenue [Member] | Five Largest Customers That Account For A Percentage Of Net Revenue [Member]
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Top customers that comprise revenue			5
Concentration Risk, Percentage			53.00%

Concentration of Risk and Seg45

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Revenue) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 4,403,594	$ 4,309,323	$ 9,611,571	$ 8,859,741
EMS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,657,262	2,625,871	5,381,676	5,259,388
DMS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,746,332	$ 1,683,452	$ 4,229,895	$ 3,600,353

Concentration of Risk and Seg46

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Income) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	$ 8,599	$ 5,783	$ 16,439	$ 11,373
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	20,268	14,968	45,060	32,982
Restructuring and related charges	2,535	20,358	3,888	32,616
Other expense	2,167	1,665	3,933	3,359
Interest income	(2,287)	(1,916)	(4,351)	(3,617)
Interest expense	34,262	32,048	67,297	63,888
Income from continuing operations before tax	120,787	93,054	302,554	205,976
Continuing Operations [Member]
Reconciling items:
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges				33,011
EMS [Member]
Reconciling items:
Restructuring and related charges	1,757	20,102	2,993	31,850
Income from continuing operations before tax	84,692	54,733	167,957	117,315
DMS [Member]
Reconciling items:
Restructuring and related charges	778	475	1,014	424
Income from continuing operations before tax	101,639	111,227	266,863	229,291
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciling items:
Income from continuing operations before tax	$ 186,331	$ 165,960	$ 434,820	$ 346,606

Concentration of Risk and Seg47

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Assets) (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 9,898,202	$ 9,603,207
EMS [Member]
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	2,675,437	2,865,172
DMS [Member]
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	4,674,963	4,241,699
Other non-allocated assets
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,547,802	$ 2,496,336

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt48

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under credit facilities		$ 190,064	$ 323
Borrowings under loans	[1]	519,402	30,410
Capital lease obligations		28,684	28,156
Fair value adjustment related to terminated interest rate swaps on the 7.750% Senior Notes		890	2,077
Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations		2,349,514	1,670,391
Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations		538,294	323,833
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments		1,811,220	1,346,558
7.750% Senior Notes Due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		311,237	310,378
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		399,237	399,047
5.625% Senior Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		400,000	400,000
4.700% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes		$ 500,000	$ 500,000
[1]	On July 6, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five year credit agreement. The credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in the initial amount of $ 1.5 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to $ 2.0 billion and a $ 500.0 million five year delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facility”). On September 22, 2015, the Company borrowed $ 500.0 million against the Term Loan Facility. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a master lease agreement with a variable interest entity (the “VIE”) whereby it sells to and subsequently leases back from the VIE up to $ 60.0 million in certain machinery and equipment for a period of up to five years. In connection with this transaction, the Company holds a variable interest in the VIE, which was designed to hold debt obligation s payable to third-party creditors. The proceeds from such debt obligations are utilized to finance the purchase of the machinery and equipment that is then leased by the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as it has both the power t o direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company consolidates the financial statements of the VIE and eliminates all intercompany transactions. At February 29, 2016 , the VIE had approximately $ 23.7 million of total assets, of which approximately $ 23.4 million was comprised of a note receivable due from t he Company, and approximately $ 23.2 million of total liabilities, of which approximately $ 23.2 million were debt obligations to the third-party creditors (as the VIE has utilized approximately $ 23.2 million of the $60.0 millio n debt obligation capacity). The third-party creditors have recourse to the Company’s general credit only in the event that the Company defaults on its obligations under the terms of the master lease agreement. In addition, the assets held by the VIE can b e used o nly to settle the obligations of the VIE.

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt49

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 2,349,514	$ 1,670,391
Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	538,294	323,833
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	$ 1,811,220	$ 1,346,558

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt50

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Additional Information) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jul. 06, 2015	May. 31, 2012	Feb. 29, 2016	Sep. 22, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligation utilized	[1]			$ 519,402		$ 30,410
Total assets				9,898,202		9,603,207
Total liabilities				7,412,988		$ 7,268,196
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Revolving credit facility initiation amount		$ 1,500,000
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		$ 2,000,000
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Term loan facility maximum borrowing capacity		$ 500,000
Debt obligation utilized					$ 500,000
Variable Interest Entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
VIE credit capacity			$ 60,000
Total assets				23,700
Notes receivable				23,400
Total liabilities				$ 23,200
Maximum | Variable Interest Entity
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Lease agreement period			P5Y
[1]	On July 6, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five year credit agreement. The credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in the initial amount of $ 1.5 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to $ 2.0 billion and a $ 500.0 million five year delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility” and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facility”). On September 22, 2015, the Company borrowed $ 500.0 million against the Term Loan Facility. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company entered into a master lease agreement with a variable interest entity (the “VIE”) whereby it sells to and subsequently leases back from the VIE up to $ 60.0 million in certain machinery and equipment for a period of up to five years. In connection with this transaction, the Company holds a variable interest in the VIE, which was designed to hold debt obligation s payable to third-party creditors. The proceeds from such debt obligations are utilized to finance the purchase of the machinery and equipment that is then leased by the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as it has both the power t o direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company consolidates the financial statements of the VIE and eliminates all intercompany transactions. At February 29, 2016 , the VIE had approximately $ 23.7 million of total assets, of which approximately $ 23.4 million was comprised of a note receivable due from t he Company, and approximately $ 23.2 million of total liabilities, of which approximately $ 23.2 million were debt obligations to the third-party creditors (as the VIE has utilized approximately $ 23.2 million of the $60.0 millio n debt obligation capacity). The third-party creditors have recourse to the Company’s general credit only in the event that the Company defaults on its obligations under the terms of the master lease agreement. In addition, the assets held by the VIE can b e used o nly to settle the obligations of the VIE.

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt51

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Fair Value) (Details 4) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)
7.750% Senior Notes Due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 317.8
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	442.9
5.625% Senior Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	419.7
4.700% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 490.8

Trade Accounts Receivable Sec52

Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable sold	$ 900	$ 500	$ 2,300	$ 1,000
Cash proceeds for the sale of trade accounts receivable	900	500	$ 2,300	1,000
Asset-Backed Securitization Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Percentage of trade accounts receivable sold to conduits by special purpose entities			100.00%
Trade accounts receivable sold	1,900	1,800	$ 3,800	3,700
Cash proceeds for the sale of trade accounts receivable	1,400	1,400	3,400	3,300
Cash proceeds from new transfers	3	3.6	3	5.9
Deferred purchases price receivable	437.7	420.5	437.7	420.5
Pretax losses on sale of trade accounts receivable	1.2	$ 0.7	2.2	$ 1.6
North American Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	200		200
Foreign Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	175		$ 175
650.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program | Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Nov. 1, 2016
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	650		$ 650
Minimum number of days notice required to cancel receivable sale agreements			15 days
Agreement extension date			Aug. 31, 2017
Minimum number of days notice required to not automatically extend receivable sale agreements			30 days
650.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program | Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs | Before amendment
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	450		$ 450
650.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program | Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs | After amendment
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	650		$ 650
150.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program | Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Aug. 31, 2016
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	150		$ 150
100.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program | Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Nov. 1, 2016
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program	$ 100		$ 100
Minimum number of days notice required to cancel receivable sale agreements			15 days
Agreement extension date			Nov. 1, 2018
Minimum number of days notice required to not automatically extend receivable sale agreements			30 days

Accumulated Other Comprehensi53

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Summary of Changes in AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			$ (50,854)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications			(41,107)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			22,950
Other comprehensive (loss) income	$ (9,479)	$ (50,288)	(18,157)	$ (87,540)
Ending balance	(69,011)		(69,011)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			6,666
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications			(24,167)
Other comprehensive (loss) income			(24,167)
Ending balance	(17,501)		(17,501)
Derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(12,033)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications			(13,813)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			22,950
Other comprehensive (loss) income			9,137
Ending balance	(2,896)		(2,896)
Actuarial loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(30,624)
Ending balance	(30,624)		(30,624)
Prior service cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			1,054
Ending balance	1,054		1,054
Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(15,917)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications			(3,127)
Other comprehensive (loss) income			(3,127)
Ending balance	$ (19,044)		$ (19,044)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi54

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Additional Information) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	$ 0	$ 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	$ 0	$ 0

Postretirement and Other Empl55

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 218	$ 265	$ 440	$ 547
Interest cost	1,217	1,415	2,485	2,883
Expected long-term return on plan assets	(1,397)	(1,470)	(2,860)	(2,991)
Recognized actuarial loss	260	497	526	1,012
Amortization of prior service cost	(34)	(38)	(69)	(79)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 264	$ 669	$ 522	$ 1,372

Postretirement and Other Empl56

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Details 2) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans	$ 1.7
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected cash contributions to funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016	2.9
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected cash contributions to funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016	$ 3.7

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Potential additional income tax payment due	$ 34.6

Derivative Financial Instrume58

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2007	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedge accounting adjustment related to terminated interest rate swaps		$ 890	$ 2,077
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		1,500,000	1,800,000
Forward foreign exchange contracts | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		434,100	$ 615,100
7.750% Senior Notes Due 2016 | Interest rate swap | Fair value hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding					$ 200,000
Fair value of interest rate swap including accrued interest on interest rate swap				$ 12,200
Accrued interest on interest rate swaps				$ 600
Amortization of interest rate swaps		1,200
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018 | Interest rate swap | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding	$ 400,000
Payment to settle interest rate swaps	$ 43,100
Anticipated Debt Issuance [Member] | Treasury Lock [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		$ 200,000

Derivative Financial Instrume59

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Related to Recurring Foreign Forward Exchange Contracts) (Details 2) - Recurring $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)
Assets:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Assets	$ 13,521
Liabilities:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liabilities	(21,327)
Total	(7,806)
Level 2
Assets:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Assets	13,521
Liabilities:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liabilities	(21,327)
Total	$ (7,806)

Derivative Financial Instrume60

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for Foreign Currency Risk Management Purposes) (Details 3) - Forward foreign exchange contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Accrued expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liability Derivatives	$ 7,473	$ 16,509
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Asset Derivatives	1,933	267
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liability Derivatives	13,854	29,529
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Asset Derivatives	$ 11,588	$ 5,525

Restructuring and Related Cha61

Restructuring and Related Charges (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 2,535	$ 20,358	$ 3,888	$ 32,616
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	179,000		179,000
Restructuring related charges to date	154,400		154,400
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		20,640		34,109
EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,757	20,102	2,993	31,850
Restructuring related charges to date	116,500		116,500
DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	778	475	1,014	424
Restructuring related charges to date	29,000		29,000
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		63	(119)	1,835
Restructuring related charges to date	8,900		8,900
Restructuring Charges Cash
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	157,400		157,400
Charges Not Yet Recognized [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	24,600		24,600
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	2,467	18,597	3,545	25,202
Employee Severance | Restructuring Charges Cash
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	2,467	18,597	3,545	25,202
Asset Write-Off Cost
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		581		4,987
Lease Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		816		2,777
Lease Costs | Restructuring Charges Cash
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		816		2,777
Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	68	646	343	1,143
Other Related Costs | Restructuring Charges Cash
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 68	$ 646	$ 343	$ 1,143

Restructuring and Related Cha62

Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 21,695	$ 35,653	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	2,535	20,358	3,888	32,616
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	613	(2,773)	(832)	(8,987)
Cash Payments	(5,793)	(14,055)	(14,963)	(31,178)
Liability, Ending Balance	19,050	39,465	19,050	39,465
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		20,640		34,109
Employee Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	20,775	33,230	30,047	45,246
Restructuring Related Charges	2,467	18,597	3,545	25,202
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	586	(2,121)	(810)	(3,911)
Cash Payments	(5,713)	(13,550)	(14,667)	(30,381)
Liability, Ending Balance	18,115	36,156	18,115	36,156
Lease Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	64	1,979	64	18
Restructuring Related Charges		816		2,777
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity		(26)		(26)
Cash Payments		(366)		(366)
Liability, Ending Balance	64	2,403	64	2,403
Asset Write-Off Cost
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		581		4,987
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity		(581)		(4,987)
Other Related Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	856	444	846	257
Restructuring Related Charges	68	646	343	1,143
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	27	(45)	(22)	(63)
Cash Payments	(80)	(139)	(296)	(431)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 871	$ 906	$ 871	$ 906

Restructuring and Related Cha63

Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 21,695	$ 35,653	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	2,535	20,358	3,888	32,616
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	613	(2,773)	(832)	(8,987)
Cash Payments	(5,793)	(14,055)	(14,963)	(31,178)
Liability, Ending Balance	19,050	39,465	19,050	39,465
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		20,640		34,109
EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	20,079	29,568	28,834	35,504
Restructuring Related Charges	1,757	20,102	2,993	31,850
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	603	(2,682)	(823)	(8,841)
Cash Payments	(5,324)	(11,630)	(13,889)	(23,155)
Liability, Ending Balance	17,115	35,358	17,115	35,358
DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,616	5,066	1,960	8,268
Restructuring Related Charges	778	475	1,014	424
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	10	(91)	(9)	(146)
Cash Payments	(469)	(1,749)	(1,030)	(4,845)
Liability, Ending Balance	1,935	3,701	1,935	3,701
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance		1,019	163	1,749
Restructuring Related Charges		63	(119)	1,835
Cash Payments		(676)	(44)	(3,178)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 406	$ 0	$ 406

Business Acquisitions (Details)

Business Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Plasticos [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition				Jul. 1, 2015
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions	$ 111
Assets acquired		$ 168.5		$ 168.5
Goodwill				41.7
Intangible assets acquired		32.1		32.1
Liabilities assumed		49.7		49.7
Percentage of equity interest acquired	100.00%
Step acquisition gain		6.2
Previously held equity interest		1.6
Plasticos [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired		24.4		$ 24.4
Plasticos [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets				10 years
Plasticos [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired		6.5		$ 6.5
Plasticos [Member] | Intellectual Property [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets				5 years
Plasticos [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired		1.2		$ 1.2
Plasticos [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets				1 year
Five Additional Acquisitions Completed In Fiscal Year 2015 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions				$ 117
Assets acquired		167.8		167.8
Goodwill				42.4
Intangible assets acquired		31.7		31.7
Liabilities assumed		$ 50.8		$ 50.8
Two Acquisitions Completed In Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions			$ 72.3
Assets acquired			92.2
Goodwill			19.3
Intangible assets acquired			31.4
Liabilities assumed			19.9
Transaction costs			1
Two Acquisitions Completed In Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] | EMS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			19.3
Hanson [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions			139.2
Assets acquired			370.9
Property, plant and equipment acquired			250
Intangible assets and goodwill acquired			120.9
Liabilities assumed			230
Deferred tax liabilities assumed			1.7
Transaction costs			1.6
Hanson [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Real property			$ 33.3

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S federal statutory rate	35.00%