Jabil (JBL) 10-Q30 Jun 172017 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	May 31, 2017	Jun. 21, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	JBL
Entity Registrant Name	JABIL 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		179,242,687

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 743,931	$ 912,059
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $14,267 at May 31, 2017 and $11,094 at August 31, 2016	1,445,148	1,359,610
Inventories	2,706,530	2,456,612
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	997,752	1,120,100
Total current assets	5,893,361	5,848,381
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,024,934 at May 31, 2017 and $2,721,972 at August 31, 2016	3,210,107	3,331,879
Goodwill	603,689	594,773
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $259,444 at May 31, 2017 and $232,618 at August 31, 2016	292,845	296,954
Deferred income taxes	189,881	148,859
Other assets	139,766	101,831
Total assets	10,329,649	10,322,677
Current liabilities:
Current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	538,985	45,810
Accounts payable	3,641,247	3,593,195
Accrued expenses	1,937,003	1,929,051
Total current liabilities	6,117,235	5,568,056
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	1,644,590	2,074,012
Other liabilities	80,943	78,018
Income tax liabilities	92,197	90,804
Deferred income taxes	51,841	54,290
Total liabilities	7,986,806	7,865,180
Commitments and contingencies
Jabil 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; 252,656,479 and 249,763,699 shares issued and 179,463,376 and 186,998,472 shares outstanding at May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016, respectively	253	250
Additional paid-in capital	2,078,833	2,034,525
Retained earnings	1,698,704	1,660,820
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	15,927	(39,877)
Treasury stock at cost, 73,193,103 and 62,765,227 shares at May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016, respectively	(1,466,240)	(1,217,547)
Total Jabil Inc. stockholders' equity	2,327,477	2,438,171
Noncontrolling interests	15,366	19,326
Total equity	2,342,843	2,457,497
Total liabilities and equity	$ 10,329,649	$ 10,322,677

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 14,267	$ 11,094
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	3,024,934	2,721,972
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 259,444	$ 232,618
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	252,656,479	249,763,699
Common stock, shares outstanding	179,463,376	186,998,472
Treasury stock, shares	73,193,103	62,765,227

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 4,489,557	$ 4,310,752	$ 14,040,092	$ 13,922,323
Cost of revenue	4,163,142	3,989,665	12,920,267	12,718,268
Gross profit	326,415	321,087	1,119,825	1,204,055
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	233,884	239,646	665,879	716,097
Research and development	7,274	7,675	21,982	24,431
Amortization of intangibles	9,174	9,711	26,262	26,150
Restructuring and related charges	32,700	4,460	113,529	8,349
Operating income	43,383	59,595	292,173	429,028
Other expense	15,821	2,412	23,872	6,346
Interest income	(3,663)	(2,302)	(8,407)	(6,653)
Interest expense	35,443	35,212	102,087	102,509
(Loss) income before income tax	(4,218)	24,273	174,621	326,826
Income tax expense	21,481	18,434	93,495	110,639
Net (loss) income	(25,699)	5,839	81,126	216,187
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(418)	626	(2,285)	159
Net (loss) income attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ (25,281)	$ 5,213	$ 83,411	$ 216,028
Basic:
Net income [per share]	$ (0.14)	$ 0.03	$ 0.46	$ 1.13
Diluted:
Net income [per share]	$ (0.14)	$ 0.03	$ 0.45	$ 1.12
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	181,038	191,206	182,982	190,841
Diluted	181,038	193,069	186,621	193,058
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.24	$ 0.24

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (25,699)	$ 5,839	$ 81,126	$ 216,187
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	11,727	18,734	15,231	(5,433)
Changes in fair value of derivative instruments, net of tax	(2,009)	(2,021)	8,647	(15,834)
Reclassification of net losses realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments, net of tax	201	6,812	11,595	29,762
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities	4,548	(621)	10,192	(3,748)
Reclassification of losses on available for sale securities into net income	10,139		10,139
Total other comprehensive income	24,606	22,904	55,804	4,747
Comprehensive (loss) income	(1,093)	28,743	136,930	220,934
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(418)	626	(2,285)	159
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Jabil Inc.	$ (675)	$ 28,117	$ 139,215	$ 220,775

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - 9 months ended May 31, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Aug. 31, 2016	$ 2,457,497	$ 250	$ 2,034,525	$ 1,660,820	$ (39,877)	$ (1,217,547)	$ 19,326
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2016	186,998,472	186,998,472
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options (in shares)		108,941
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	$ 11,247	$ 1	11,246
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		710,832
Vesting of restricted stock awards		$ 2	(2)
Vesting of restricted stock awards (in shares)		2,073,007
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans	(11,558)					(11,558)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans (in shares)		(526,540)
Treasury shares purchased	(237,135)					(237,135)
Treasury shares purchased (in shares)		(9,901,336)
Recognition of stock-based compensation	33,064		33,064
Declared dividends	(45,527)			(45,527)
Comprehensive (loss) income	136,930			83,411	55,804		(2,285)
Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests	(1,500)						(1,500)
Foreign currency adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(175)						(175)
Balance at May. 31, 2017	$ 2,342,843	$ 253	$ 2,078,833	$ 1,698,704	$ 15,927	$ (1,466,240)	$ 15,366
Balance (in shares) at May. 31, 2017	179,463,376	179,463,376

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$ 81,126	$ 216,187
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	570,557	512,972
Restructuring and related charges	58,613
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	33,377	58,505
Deferred income taxes	(44,916)	(24,403)
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment	1,362	13,229
Other, net	24,928	6,408
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	(85,761)	180,830
Inventories	(216,149)	229,187
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100,397	(131,682)
Other assets	(28,852)	(7,466)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	38,341	(565,558)
Net cash provided by operating activities	533,023	488,209
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	(482,739)	(668,505)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	43,437	18,710
Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash	(36,620)	(206,039)
Issuance of notes receivable		(29,300)
Other, net	(1,360)	(5,250)
Net cash used in investing activities	(477,282)	(890,384)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under debt agreements	5,432,503	4,748,060
Payments toward debt agreements	(5,370,936)	(4,268,839)
Payments to acquire treasury stock	(237,135)	(54,567)
Dividends paid to stockholders	(45,550)	(47,122)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	11,246	10,660
Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock	(11,558)	(10,490)
Other, net	(1,496)	(1,958)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(222,926)	375,744
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(943)	(541)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(168,128)	(26,972)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	912,059	913,963
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 743,931	$ 886,991

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	May 31, 2017
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 for complet e 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 adjustments to c onform prior periods’ Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to the current presentation. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes inc luded in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016 . Results for the nine month s ended May 31, 2017 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be e xpected for the full fiscal year ending August 31, 2017 .

Earnings Per Share and Dividend

Earnings Per Share and Dividends	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share and Dividends	May 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share and Dividends [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share and Dividends	2 . Earnings Per Share and Dividends a. Earnings Per Share The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to Jabil 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. No potential common shares relating to outstanding stock awards have been included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as a result of the Company’s net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2017. The Company accordingly excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share 4,230,665 restricted stock awards and 513,693 stock appreciation rights for the three months ended May 31, 2017. For the nine months ended May 31, 2017 , 334,152 stock appreciation rights were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , 2,124,084 and 2,454,562 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 cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (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 2017: October 20, 2016 $ 0.08 $ 15,248 November 15, 2016 December 1, 2016 January 26, 2017 $ 0.08 $ 15,051 February 15, 2017 March 1, 2017 April 20, 2017 $ 0.08 $ 14,840 May 15, 2017 June 1, 2017 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 April 21, 2016 $ 0.08 $ 15,940 May 16, 2016 June 1, 2016

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
Inventories	May 31, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	3. Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Raw materials $ 1,468,471 $ 1,302,481 Work in process 722,833 675,867 Finished goods 567,556 510,485 Reserve for inventory obsolescence (52,330) (32,221) Total inventories, net $ 2,706,530 $ 2,456,612

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	May 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	4 . 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 $ 18.4 million and $ 33.4 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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company recorded a $ 21.0 million reversal to stock-based compensation expense due to decreased expectation s for the vesting of certain performance-based restricted stock awards. The Company recorded tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.7 million , which is included in income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively. The Company recorded $ 13.4 million and $ 58.5 million of stock- based compensation 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 nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively. The Compan y recorded tax benefits related to the stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.8 million , which is included in income tax expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively. 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 restricted awards generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and provide a range of vesting possibilities of up to a maximum of 200 % . The market-based 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 using a Monte Carlo valuation model, which utilizes multiple input variables to determine t he probability of the Company achieving the specified market conditions. During the nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company awarded approximately 1.8 million and 2.6 million time-based restricted stock units, res pectively , 0.6 million and 1.3 million performance-based restricted stock units, respectively and 0.4 million and 0.4 million market-based stock units, respectively. At May 31, 2017 , there was $ 58.5 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years .

Concentration of Risk and Segme

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data	9 Months Ended
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data	May 31, 2017
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data [Abstract]
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data	5 . Concentration of Risk and Segment Data a. Concentration of Risk Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. During the nine months ended May 31, 2017 , the Company’s five largest custom ers accounted for approximately 46 % of its net revenue and 79 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 o f end markets. The EMS segment includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, capital equipment, computing and storage, digital home, industrial and energy, networking and telecommunications, point of sale and printing industries . The D MS segment is focused 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, healthcare, mobility and p ackaging industries . 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 de fined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses . Seg ment income does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition costs and certain purchase accounting adjustments, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, sett lement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, goodwill impairment 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 ac cumulated 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 Nine months ended May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net revenue EMS $ 2,819,711 $ 2,846,919 $ 8,205,812 $ 8,228,595 DMS 1,669,846 1,463,833 5,834,280 5,693,728 $ 4,489,557 $ 4,310,752 $ 14,040,092 $ 13,922,323 Segment income and reconciliation of income before income tax EMS $ 109,783 $ 99,758 $ 297,418 $ 267,717 DMS 4,022 (12,547) 178,121 254,315 Total segment income $ 113,805 $ 87,211 $ 475,539 $ 522,032 Reconciling items: Amortization of intangibles 9,174 9,711 26,262 26,150 Stock-based compensation expense and related charges 18,350 13,445 33,377 58,505 Restructuring and related charges 32,700 4,460 113,529 8,349 Distressed customer charges 10,198 ― 10,198 ― Other expense 15,821 2,412 23,872 6,346 Interest income (3,663) (2,302) (8,407) (6,653) Interest expense 35,443 35,212 102,087 102,509 (Loss) income before income tax $ (4,218) $ 24,273 $ 174,621 $ 326,826 May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Total assets EMS $ 2,802,613 $ 2,615,237 DMS 5,030,763 5,012,798 Other non-allocated assets 2,496,273 2,694,642 $ 10,329,649 $ 10,322,677 As of May 31, 2017 , 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 90.6 % and 91.3 % of net revenue during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, compared to 90.4 % and 91.0 % of net reven ue during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively.

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt a

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	9 Months Ended
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	May 31, 2017
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	6 . Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations outstanding at May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 are summarized below (in thousands): May 31, August 31, 2017 2016 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 $ 399,268 $ 398,552 5.625% Senior Notes due 2020 396,881 396,212 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022 496,532 496,041 4.900% Senior Notes due 2023 298,511 298,329 Borrowings under credit facilities 100,000 ― Borrowings under loans 464,674 502,210 Capital lease obligations 27,709 28,478 Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 2,183,575 2,119,822 Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 538,985 45,810 Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 1,644,590 $ 2,074,012 The $400.0 million of 8.250% senior unsecured notes, $400.0 million of 5.625% senior unsecured notes , $500.0 million of 4.700% senior unsecured notes and $300.0 million of 4.900% senior unsecured notes outstanding are carried at the principal amount of each note, less any unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs . The estimated fair values of the Company's publicly traded debt, including the 8.250%, 5.625% and 4.700% senior notes, were approximately $ 419.1 million , $ 433.9 million and $ 531.9 million respectively, at May 31, 2017 . The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data (Level 2 criteria). The estimated fair value of the Company's private debt, the 4.900% senior notes, was approximately $ 313.1 million , at May 31, 2017 . This fair value estimate is based on the Company's indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows (Level 3 criteria). The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on these instruments approximates current market rates.

Trade Accounts Receivable Secur

Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs	9 Months Ended
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs	May 31, 2017
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs	7 . Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs The Company regularly sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable under two asset-backed securitization programs and four 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 eac h of the programs recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that th e 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 , at a discount, 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”) t o special purpose 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 a dministered by an 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 purpos e 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 po tentially be significant 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 from available cash as payments on the receivables are collected. Net cash proceeds of up to a maximum of $ 200.0 million and $ 400 .0 million for the North American and foreign asset-backed securitization programs, respectively, are available at any one time. The foreign asset-backed securitization program was amended to increase the facility lim it from $ 275.0 million to $ 400.0 million, effective February 13, 2017. In connection with the asset- backed securitization programs, the Company sold $ 2.1 billion and $ 6.6 billion of eligible trade accounts receivable during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively. In exchange, the Company received cash proceeds of $ 1.6 billion and $ 6.1 billion during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, (which represented proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers as there were no new transfers duri ng these periods) and a deferred purchase price receivable. The Company sold $ 2.0 billion and $ 5.8 billion of eligible trade accounts receivable during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively. In exchange, the Compa ny received cash proceeds of $ 1.5 billion and $ 5.3 billion during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively, (of which approximately $ 0.0 million and $ 3.0 million , respectively, represented new transfers and the remainder represented proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers) and a deferred purchase price receivable. At May 31, 2017 and 2016 , the deferred purchase price receivables recorded in c onnection with the asset-backed securitization programs totaled approximately $ 501.3 million and $ 517.3 million , respectively. The Company recognized pretax losses on the sales of receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs of approximatel y $ 2.5 million and $ 6.6 million during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, and approximately $ 1.3 million and $ 3.5 million during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , 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 four 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 $650.0 million, $150.0 million, 800 .0 million Chinese yuan renminbi (“CNY”) 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 w ill expire on August 31 , 2017 ( as the agreement was automatically extended on October 31, 2016), although any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice. The $150.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program is an uncommitted facility that will expire on August 31, 2017 unless renewed . The 800.0 million CNY trade accounts receivable sale program is an uncommitted facility that was entered into on February 15, 2017 and is scheduled to expire on February 15, 2018 unless renewed . The $100.0 million trade accounts receivable sale program is an uncommitted facility that is scheduled to expire on October 3 1, 201 7 (as the agreement was automatically extended on October 31, 2016 ), 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 until November 1, 2018, unless any party gives no less than 30 days prior notice that the agreement should not be extended. During the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , the Company sold $ 0.5 billion and $ 2.2 billion of trade accounts receivable under these programs, respectively, compared to $0.7 billion and $3.0 billion during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively. In exchange, the Company received cash proceeds of $ 0.5 billion and $ 2.2 billion during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, compared to $0.7 billion and $2.9 billion during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively. The resulting losses on the sales of trade accounts receivable were approximately $ 1.5 million and $ 4.1 million during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, compared to approximately $ 1.1 million and $ 3.1 million during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , respectively, and were recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operation s.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	9 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	May 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	8 . 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, 2016 to May 31, 2017 (in thousands): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Instruments Actuarial Loss Prior Service Cost Available for Sale Securities Total Balance at August 31, 2016 $ 16,338 $ 7,784 $ (43,587) $ 941 $ (21,353) $ (39,877) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 9,512 8,647 ― ― 10,192 28,351 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 5,719 11,595 ― ― 10,139 27,453 Other comprehensive income 15,231 20,242 ― ― 20,331 55,804 Balance at May 31, 2017 $ 31,569 $ 28,026 $ (43,587) $ 941 $ (1,022) $ 15,927 The portion of AOCI reclassified into earnings during the nine months ended May 31, 2017 for foreign currency translation adjustments was not material. The portion of AOCI reclassified into earnings during the nine months ended May 31, 2017 for derivative instruments was primarily classified as a component of cost of revenue. The portion of AOCI reclassified into earnings during the nine months ended May 31, 2017 for available for sale securities was du e to an other than temporary impairment on securities and was classified as a component of other expense. The tax benefit (expense) on the derivative instruments component of AOCI, including reclassification adjustments , is not material for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 . There was no tax benefit (expense) on the foreign currency translation adjustment and the available for sale securities components of AOCI, including reclassification adjustments, for the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 .

Postretirement and Other Employ

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits	9 Months Ended
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits	May 31, 2017
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits	9 . 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 , Fra nce, 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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three months ended Nine months ended May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 259 $ 222 $ 771 $ 662 Interest cost 744 1,208 2,222 3,693 Expected long-term return on plan assets (1,127) (1,383) (3,365) (4,243) Recognized actuarial loss 479 264 1,422 790 Amortization of prior service credit (34) (35) (101) (104) Net periodic benefit cost $ 321 $ 276 $ 949 $ 798 During the nine months ended May 31, 2017 , the Company made contributions of approximately $ 6.4 million to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company expects to make total cash contributions of between $ 6.8 million and $ 7.6 million to its funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	May 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	10 . 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 , which was updated on June 22, 2016 . The IRS completed its field examination of the Company’s tax returns for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 and issued a Revenue Agent’s Report on April 19, 2017. The propos ed adjustments from both examination periods rel ate primarily 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 and fiscal years 2012 through 2014 would be approximately $ 28. 6 million and $ 5.3 million, respectively, after utilization of tax loss carry forwards available through fiscal year 201 4 . 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 types 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 vigor ously 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. While the resolution of the issues may result in tax liabilities, interest and penalties, which are significantly higher than the amounts accrued for these matters, management currently believes that the resolution will n ot have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Despite this belief, an unfavorable resolution 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	9 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	May 31, 2017
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	11 . 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 . a. Foreign Currency Risk Management Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominate d revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $ 178.7 million and $ 323.3 million at May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 , respectively. The related forward foreig n 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 foreign currency denominated revenues and expen ses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between June 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 . In addition to derivatives tha t 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 accounts 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 contracts at May 31, 2017 and Augu st 31, 2016 , was $ 1.7 billion and $ 1.7 billion , respectively. The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities related to forward foreign exchange contracts measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2017 , 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 $ ― 19,466 ― $ 19,466 Liabilities: Forward foreign exchange contracts ― (12,972) ― (12,972) Total $ ― 6,494 ― $ 6,494 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 May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 (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 May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Location May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 4,200 $ 420 expenses $ 1,400 $ 1,986 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 15,266 $ 3,850 expenses $ 11,572 $ 10,801 As of May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 , 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 expen se. The gains and losses recognized in earnings due to hedge ineffectiveness 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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 . 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. 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% Sen ior Notes, which is through March 15, 2018. The effective portions of the swaps amortized to interest expense during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 were not material . Existing losses rela ted 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 fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into forward starting swap transacti ons to hedge the fixed interest rate payments for an anticipated debt issuance. The forward starting swaps have an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million and have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forwar d starting swaps are scheduled to expire on March 15, 2018. If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before March 15, 2018, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance. The contracts will be settled with the respective counterpart ies on a net basis at the time of termination or expiration. Changes in the fair value of the forward starting swap transactions are recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions to hedge the variable interest rate payments for the Term Loan Facility. In connection with this transaction, the Company will pay interest based upon a fixed rate as agreed upon with the respective counterparties and receive variable rate interest payments based on the one-month LIBOR. The interest rate swaps have an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million and have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges. The interest rate swaps were effective on September 30, 2016 and are scheduled to expire on June 30, 2019. The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at each settlement date. Changes in the fair value of the int erest rate swap transactions are recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI.

Restructuring and Related Charg

Restructuring and Related Charges	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Related Charges	May 31, 2017
Restructuring and Related Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Charges	12 . Restructuring and Related Charges a. 201 7 Restructuring Plan In conjunction with the restructuring plan that was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on S eptember 15, 2016 (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”), the Company charged $ 31.4 million and $ 108.9 million of restructuring and related charges to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively. The 2017 Restructuring Plan is intended to better align the Company’s global capacity a nd administrative support infrastructure in order to further optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions across the Company’s Selling, General and Administrative cost base and capacity realignment in higher cost locati ons. The restructuring and related charges during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 include cash costs of $ 17.3 million and $ 43.3 million related to employee severance and benefit costs, respectively, $ 1.2 million and $ 5.6 million related to lease costs, respectively, $ 1.1 million and $ 1.4 million of other related costs , respectively, as well as non-cash costs related to asset write-off costs of $ 11.8 million and $ 58.6 million , respectively. The Company currently expects to recognize approximately $ 195.0 million in pr e-tax restructuring and other related costs over the course of the Company’s fiscal years 2017 and 2018 under the 2017 Restructuring Plan. The restructuring and related charges are expected to include $ 55.0 million to $ 75.0 million of employee severance an d benefit costs; $ 110.0 million to $ 130.0 million of asset write-off costs; and $ 10.0 million of contract termination costs and other related costs. Since the inception of the 2017 Restructuring Plan, a total of $108.9 million of restructuring and related costs have been recognized. Of the $108.9 million recognized to date, $19.1 million was allocated to the EMS segment, $65.9 million was allocated to the DMS segment and $23.9 million was not allocated to a segment. The remaining $ 86.1 million of the restru cturing 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 a nd consultation with the Company’s employees and their representatives. The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2017 Restructuring Plan during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 (in thousands): 2017 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 10,337 $ 17,328 $ 20 $ (5,085) $ 22,600 Lease costs 3,572 1,151 26 (1,049) 3,700 Asset write-off costs ― 11,838 (11,838) ― ― Other related costs 50 1,082 ― (518) 614 Total $ 13,959 $ 31,399 $ (11,792) $ (6,652) $ 26,914 2017 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31,2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ ― $ 43,314 $ 20 $ (20,734) $ 22,600 Lease costs ― 5,600 26 (1,926) 3,700 Asset write-off costs ― 58,543 (58,543) ― ― Other related costs ― 1,421 ― (807) 614 Total $ ― $ 108,878 $ (58,497) $ (23,467) $ 26,914 The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 201 7 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 (in thousands): 2017 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 471 $ 11,061 $ (1,819) $ (1,624) $ 8,089 DMS 3,639 17,836 (10,188) (2,334) 8,953 Other 9,849 2,502 215 (2,694) 9,872 Total $ 13,959 $ 31,399 $ (11,792) $ (6,652) $ 26,914 2017 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ ― $ 19,118 $ (8,542) $ (2,487) $ 8,089 DMS ― 65,842 (49,937) (6,952) 8,953 Other ― 23,918 (18) (14,028) 9,872 Total $ ― $ 108,878 $ (58,497) $ (23,467) $ 26,914 b. 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 $ 1.3 million and $ 4.7 million of restructuring and related charges to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 , respectively, compared to $ 4.5 million and $ 8.3 million during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 , 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 or der to reduce operating expenses. The restructuring and related charges during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 include cash costs of $ 0.8 million and $ 3.4 million related to employee severance and benefit costs , respectively, and $ 0.5 million and $ 1.2 million of other related costs, respectively, as well as non-cash costs related to asset write -off costs of $0.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The restructuring and related charges during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2016 include cash costs of $4.2 million and $7.7 million related to employee severance and benefit costs , respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.6 million of other related costs, respectively. The Company currently expects to recognize approximately $ 179.0 million in pre-tax restructuring and other related costs over the course of the Company’s fiscal years 2013 through 201 8 under the 2013 Restructuring Plan. Since the inception of the 2013 Restructuring Plan, a total of $ 166.5 million of restructuring and rela ted costs have been recognized. Of the $ 166.5 million recognized to date, $ 128.8 million was allocated to the EMS segment, $ 28.8 million was allocated to the DMS segment and $ 8.9 million was no t 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 201 8 . The remaining $ 12.5 million of the restructuring and related costs expected to b e 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 empl oyees and their representatives. The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 11,756 $ 843 $ 400 $ (6,875) $ 6,124 Lease costs 21 ― ― ― 21 Other related costs 829 458 51 (449) 889 Total $ 12,606 $ 1,301 $ 451 $ (7,324) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 17,266 $ 3,340 $ (322) $ (14,160) $ 6,124 Lease costs 21 ― ― ― 21 Asset write-off costs ― 70 (70) ― ― Other related costs 740 1,241 16 (1,108) 889 Total $ 18,027 $ 4,651 $ (376) $ (15,268) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 29, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 18,115 $ 4,197 $ 407 $ (3,234) $ 19,485 Lease costs 64 (43) ― ― 21 Other related costs 871 306 22 (310) 889 Total $ 19,050 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (3,544) $ 20,395 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 30,047 $ 7,743 $ (404) $ (17,901) $ 19,485 Lease costs 64 (43) ― ― 21 Other related costs 846 649 ― (606) 889 Total $ 30,957 $ 8,349 $ (404) $ (18,507) $ 20,395 The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2013 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 12,169 $ 1,371 $ 438 $ (7,309) $ 6,669 DMS 437 (70) 13 (15) 365 Total $ 12,606 $ 1,301 $ 451 $ (7,324) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 17,338 4,651 (306) (15,014) $ 6,669 DMS 689 ― (70) (254) 365 Total $ 18,027 $ 4,651 $ (376) $ (15,268) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 29, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 EMS $ 17,115 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (2,858) $ 19,146 DMS 1,935 ― ― (686) 1,249 Total $ 19,050 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (3,544) $ 20,395 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 EMS $ 28,834 $ 7,454 $ (395) $ (16,747) $ 19,146 DMS 1,960 1,014 (9) (1,716) 1,249 Other 163 (119) ― (44) ― Total $ 30,957 $ 8,349 $ (404) $ (18,507) $ 20,395

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions	May 31, 2017
Business Acquisitions [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions [Text Block]	13 . Business Acquisitions Fiscal year 2017 On March 1, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Lewis Engineering, which was not deemed to be significant. The acquired business expanded the Company’s capabilities in precision machining, manufacturing and design engineering. The aggregate purchase price of the acquisition totaled approximately $ 31. 4 million in cash . The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Asse ts acquired of $ 32.3 million, including $8.2 million in goodwill and $ 14.6 million in intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of $ 0.9 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company is currently evaluating th e fair values of the assets and liabilities related to the business combination. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for intangible assets and tax adjustments. The excess of the purchas e price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $ 8.2 million was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the DMS segment. The majority of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company expensed transaction costs in connection with the acquisition of approximately $ 0.8 million during the nine months ended May 31, 2017. The results of operations of the acquired business were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on the date of the acquisition. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition is not deemed to be significant . 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 January 13, 2016, the Company completed th e 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 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow s as a component of cash flows from operating activities), with the exception of the real property, which closed on July 7, 2016, for approximately $ 33.3 million. Hanson is engaged in the business of manufacturing certain parts for customers in the DMS seg ment. The acquisition of certain Hanson assets has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $ 406.4 million, including $ 276.8 million in property, plant and equipment, $ 129.6 million in goodwill and intangible assets assigned to customer relationships, liabilities assumed of $230.0 million and $ 3.9 million of deferred tax liabilities were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the pur chase price over the fair value of the acquired assets was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the DMS segment . None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. A customer relationship was valued using the mu lti-period excess earnings method under the income approach. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on January 13, 2016. Pro forma information 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 d eemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate. The acquired businesses expanded the Company’s capabilities in capital equipment, networking and telecommunications, and printing. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions totaled approxim ately $ 72.3 million in cash . These two acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. 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 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 $ 19.3 million was recorded to goodwi ll and was fully allocated to the EMS segment. None of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. 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 provided as the acquisitions are not deemed to be significant individually or in the aggregate.

New Accounting Guidance

New Accounting Guidance	9 Months Ended
New Accounting Guidance	May 31, 2017
New Accounting Guidance [Abstract]
New Accounting Guidance	14 . New Accounting Guidance Recently Issued Accounting Guidance During the third quarter of fiscal year 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard which will supersede existing revenue recogni tion 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 consideration 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 standard is ef fective 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. 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 issued a new accounting standard to address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentat ion and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 . Early application is permitted only for certain provisions, and the update must be applied by means of a cumulative- effect adjustment to the Condensed Consolidated B alance S heet 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 i mpact 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 revising lease accounting. The new guidance require s organizations to recognize l ease 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 sta ndard is permitted and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach . The adoption of this standard will impact the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company is currently assessing any other impact s this new standard will have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard, which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit los ses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 and early adoption is permitted begin ning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. This guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective or prospective transition method, depending on the area covered by this accounting standard. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016 , the FASB issued a new accounting standard to address the presentation of certain transactions within the statement of cash flows with the o bjective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Co nsolidated Financial Statements . During the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 , the FASB issued a new accounting standard to improve the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory . The new standard eliminates the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory and requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences when the transfer occurs. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early adoption is permitted. This guidance should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Com pany is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that clarifies the definition of a business to a ssist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses . This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and will be applied on a prosp ective basis. E arly application is permitted for certain transactions . The impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements will depend on the facts and circumstances of an y specific future transactions . During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard t o simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of the cur rent goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge . Goodwill will be considered impaired when the carrying amount of a reporting unit that includes goodwill exceeds its fair value. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 20 21 , with early application permitted. The guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	May 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	15 . Income Taxes The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35 % during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 primarily due to: (a) restructuring costs with minimal related tax benefit; (b) income in tax jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates than the U.S.; (c) tax incentives granted to sites in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam; and (d) losses in tax jurisdictions w ith existing valuation allowances. The m aterial tax incentives expire at various dates through fiscal year 2021. Such tax incentives are subject to conditions with which the Company expects to continue to comply .

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	May 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	16 . Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events that occurred through the date of the filing of the Company’s third quarter of fiscal year 2017 Form 10-Q. No significant events occurr ed 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.

Earnings Per Share and Divide24

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Tables)	May 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share and Dividends [Abstract]
Cash Dividends Declared to Common Stockholders	The following table sets forth cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (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 2017: October 20, 2016 $ 0.08 $ 15,248 November 15, 2016 December 1, 2016 January 26, 2017 $ 0.08 $ 15,051 February 15, 2017 March 1, 2017 April 20, 2017 $ 0.08 $ 14,840 May 15, 2017 June 1, 2017 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 April 21, 2016 $ 0.08 $ 15,940 May 16, 2016 June 1, 2016

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	May 31, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	3. Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Raw materials $ 1,468,471 $ 1,302,481 Work in process 722,833 675,867 Finished goods 567,556 510,485 Reserve for inventory obsolescence (52,330) (32,221) Total inventories, net $ 2,706,530 $ 2,456,612

Concentration of Risk and Seg26

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Tables)	May 31, 2017
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 Nine months ended May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net revenue EMS $ 2,819,711 $ 2,846,919 $ 8,205,812 $ 8,228,595 DMS 1,669,846 1,463,833 5,834,280 5,693,728 $ 4,489,557 $ 4,310,752 $ 14,040,092 $ 13,922,323
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	Segment income and reconciliation of income before income tax EMS $ 109,783 $ 99,758 $ 297,418 $ 267,717 DMS 4,022 (12,547) 178,121 254,315 Total segment income $ 113,805 $ 87,211 $ 475,539 $ 522,032 Reconciling items: Amortization of intangibles 9,174 9,711 26,262 26,150 Stock-based compensation expense and related charges 18,350 13,445 33,377 58,505 Restructuring and related charges 32,700 4,460 113,529 8,349 Distressed customer charges 10,198 ― 10,198 ― Other expense 15,821 2,412 23,872 6,346 Interest income (3,663) (2,302) (8,407) (6,653) Interest expense 35,443 35,212 102,087 102,509 (Loss) income before income tax $ (4,218) $ 24,273 $ 174,621 $ 326,826
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Total assets EMS $ 2,802,613 $ 2,615,237 DMS 5,030,763 5,012,798 Other non-allocated assets 2,496,273 2,694,642 $ 10,329,649 $ 10,322,677

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt27

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017
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 May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 are summarized below (in thousands): May 31, August 31, 2017 2016 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 $ 399,268 $ 398,552 5.625% Senior Notes due 2020 396,881 396,212 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022 496,532 496,041 4.900% Senior Notes due 2023 298,511 298,329 Borrowings under credit facilities 100,000 ― Borrowings under loans 464,674 502,210 Capital lease obligations 27,709 28,478 Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 2,183,575 2,119,822 Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations 538,985 45,810 Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments $ 1,644,590 $ 2,074,012

Accumulated Other Comprehensi28

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	May 31, 2017
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, 2016 to May 31, 2017 (in thousands): Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Derivative Instruments Actuarial Loss Prior Service Cost Available for Sale Securities Total Balance at August 31, 2016 $ 16,338 $ 7,784 $ (43,587) $ 941 $ (21,353) $ (39,877) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 9,512 8,647 ― ― 10,192 28,351 Amounts reclassified from AOCI 5,719 11,595 ― ― 10,139 27,453 Other comprehensive income 15,231 20,242 ― ― 20,331 55,804 Balance at May 31, 2017 $ 31,569 $ 28,026 $ (43,587) $ 941 $ (1,022) $ 15,927

Postretirement and Other Empl29

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Tables)	May 31, 2017
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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three months ended Nine months ended May 31, May 31, May 31, May 31, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Service cost $ 259 $ 222 $ 771 $ 662 Interest cost 744 1,208 2,222 3,693 Expected long-term return on plan assets (1,127) (1,383) (3,365) (4,243) Recognized actuarial loss 479 264 1,422 790 Amortization of prior service credit (34) (35) (101) (104) Net periodic benefit cost $ 321 $ 276 $ 949 $ 798

Derivative Financial Instrume30

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017
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 measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2017 , 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 $ ― 19,466 ― $ 19,466 Liabilities: Forward foreign exchange contracts ― (12,972) ― (12,972) Total $ ― 6,494 ― $ 6,494
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 May 31, 2017 and August 31, 2016 (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 May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Location May 31, 2017 August 31, 2016 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 4,200 $ 420 expenses $ 1,400 $ 1,986 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Prepaid expenses Forward foreign exchange and other current Accrued contracts assets $ 15,266 $ 3,850 expenses $ 11,572 $ 10,801

Restructuring and Related Cha31

Restructuring and Related Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Related Charges (Tables)	May 31, 2017
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 11,756 $ 843 $ 400 $ (6,875) $ 6,124 Lease costs 21 ― ― ― 21 Other related costs 829 458 51 (449) 889 Total $ 12,606 $ 1,301 $ 451 $ (7,324) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 17,266 $ 3,340 $ (322) $ (14,160) $ 6,124 Lease costs 21 ― ― ― 21 Asset write-off costs ― 70 (70) ― ― Other related costs 740 1,241 16 (1,108) 889 Total $ 18,027 $ 4,651 $ (376) $ (15,268) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 29, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 18,115 $ 4,197 $ 407 $ (3,234) $ 19,485 Lease costs 64 (43) ― ― 21 Other related costs 871 306 22 (310) 889 Total $ 19,050 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (3,544) $ 20,395 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 30,047 $ 7,743 $ (404) $ (17,901) $ 19,485 Lease costs 64 (43) ― ― 21 Other related costs 846 649 ― (606) 889 Total $ 30,957 $ 8,349 $ (404) $ (18,507) $ 20,395
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 nine months ended May 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 12,169 $ 1,371 $ 438 $ (7,309) $ 6,669 DMS 437 (70) 13 (15) 365 Total $ 12,606 $ 1,301 $ 451 $ (7,324) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 17,338 4,651 (306) (15,014) $ 6,669 DMS 689 ― (70) (254) 365 Total $ 18,027 $ 4,651 $ (376) $ (15,268) $ 7,034 2013 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 29, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 EMS $ 17,115 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (2,858) $ 19,146 DMS 1,935 ― ― (686) 1,249 Total $ 19,050 $ 4,460 $ 429 $ (3,544) $ 20,395 2013 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2016 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2015 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2016 EMS $ 28,834 $ 7,454 $ (395) $ (16,747) $ 19,146 DMS 1,960 1,014 (9) (1,716) 1,249 Other 163 (119) ― (44) ― Total $ 30,957 $ 8,349 $ (404) $ (18,507) $ 20,395
2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Significant Components and Activity in Restructuring Plan	The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 2017 Restructuring Plan during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 (in thousands): 2017 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ 10,337 $ 17,328 $ 20 $ (5,085) $ 22,600 Lease costs 3,572 1,151 26 (1,049) 3,700 Asset write-off costs ― 11,838 (11,838) ― ― Other related costs 50 1,082 ― (518) 614 Total $ 13,959 $ 31,399 $ (11,792) $ (6,652) $ 26,914 2017 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31,2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 Employee severance and benefit costs $ ― $ 43,314 $ 20 $ (20,734) $ 22,600 Lease costs ― 5,600 26 (1,926) 3,700 Asset write-off costs ― 58,543 (58,543) ― ― Other related costs ― 1,421 ― (807) 614 Total $ ― $ 108,878 $ (58,497) $ (23,467) $ 26,914
Significant Components and Activity in Restructuring Plan by Reportable Segment	The tables below set forth the significant components and activity in the 201 7 Restructuring Plan by reportable segment during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2017 (in thousands): 2017 Restructuring Plan – Three Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at February 28, 2017 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ 471 $ 11,061 $ (1,819) $ (1,624) $ 8,089 DMS 3,639 17,836 (10,188) (2,334) 8,953 Other 9,849 2,502 215 (2,694) 9,872 Total $ 13,959 $ 31,399 $ (11,792) $ (6,652) $ 26,914 2017 Restructuring Plan – Nine Months Ended May 31, 2017 Restructuring Asset Write-off Liability Balance at Related Charge and Other Cash Liability Balance at August 31, 2016 Charges Non-Cash Activity Payments May 31, 2017 EMS $ ― $ 19,118 $ (8,542) $ (2,487) $ 8,089 DMS ― 65,842 (49,937) (6,952) 8,953 Other ― 23,918 (18) (14,028) 9,872 Total $ ― $ 108,878 $ (58,497) $ (23,467) $ 26,914

Earnings Per Share and Divide32

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Additional Information) (Details 1) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	4,230,665
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	513,693	2,124,084	334,152	2,454,562

Earnings Per Share and Divide33

Earnings Per Share and Dividends (Dividends) (Details 2) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Quarter One [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend Declaration Date	Oct. 20, 2016	Oct. 14, 2015
Dividend per Share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 15,248,000	$ 15,906,000
Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Nov. 15, 2016	Nov. 16, 2015
Dividend Cash Payment Date	Dec. 1, 2016	Dec. 1, 2015
Quarter Two [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend Declaration Date	Jan. 26, 2017	Jan. 21, 2016
Dividend per Share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 15,051,000	$ 15,947,000
Date of Record for Dividend Payment	Feb. 15, 2017	Feb. 16, 2016
Dividend Cash Payment Date	Mar. 1, 2017	Mar. 1, 2016
Quarter Three [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend Declaration Date	Apr. 20, 2017	Apr. 21, 2016
Dividend per Share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Total of Cash Dividends Declared	$ 14,840,000	$ 15,940,000
Date of Record for Dividend Payment	May 15, 2017	May 16, 2016
Dividend Cash Payment Date	Jun. 1, 2017	Jun. 1, 2016

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,468,471	$ 1,302,481
Work in process	722,833	675,867
Finished goods	567,556	510,485
Reserve for inventory obsolescence	(52,330)	(32,221)
Total inventories	$ 2,706,530	$ 2,456,612

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges	$ 18,350	$ 13,445	$ 33,377	$ 58,505
Stock-based compensation expense, tax benefits	300	$ 100	700	$ 800
Reversal of stock-based compensation expense			$ 21,000
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			1.8	2.6
Performance-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units awarded			0.6	1.3
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]
Award vesting period			3 years
Restricted stock units awarded			0.4	0.4
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			200.00%
Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation costs	$ 58,500		$ 58,500
Unrecognized compensation related to share-based compensation costs, weighted average period of recognition			1 year 6 months

Concentration of Risk and Seg36

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Details 1)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Details 1)	May 31, 2017Country	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017CountryCustomerSegment	May 31, 2016
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	90.60%	90.40%	91.30%	91.00%
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			79
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			46.00%

Concentration of Risk and Seg37

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Revenue) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 4,489,557	$ 4,310,752	$ 14,040,092	$ 13,922,323
EMS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,819,711	2,846,919	8,205,812	8,228,595
DMS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,669,846	$ 1,463,833	$ 5,834,280	$ 5,693,728

Concentration of Risk and Seg38

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Income) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangibles	$ 9,174	$ 9,711	$ 26,262	$ 26,150
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges	18,350	13,445	33,377	58,505
Restructuring and related charges	32,700	4,460	113,529	8,349
Distressed customer charges	10,198		10,198
Other expense	15,821	2,412	23,872	6,346
Interest income	(3,663)	(2,302)	(8,407)	(6,653)
Interest expense	35,443	35,212	102,087	102,509
(Loss) income before income tax	(4,218)	24,273	174,621	326,826
EMS [Member]
Reconciling items:
(Loss) income before income tax	109,783	99,758	297,418	267,717
DMS [Member]
Reconciling items:
(Loss) income before income tax	4,022	(12,547)	178,121	254,315
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciling items:
(Loss) income before income tax	$ 113,805	$ 87,211	$ 475,539	$ 522,032

Concentration of Risk and Seg39

Concentration of Risk and Segment Data (Segment Assets) (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 10,329,649	$ 10,322,677
EMS [Member]
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	2,802,613	2,615,237
DMS [Member]
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	5,030,763	5,012,798
Other non-allocated assets
Segment Reporting Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,496,273	$ 2,694,642

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt40

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under credit facilities	$ 100,000
Borrowings under loans	464,674	$ 502,210
Capital lease obligations	27,709	28,478
Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	2,183,575	2,119,822
Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	538,985	45,810
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	1,644,590	2,074,012
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	399,268	398,552
5.625% Senior Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	396,881	396,212
4.700% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	496,532	496,041
4.900% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 298,511	$ 298,329

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt41

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Total notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 2,183,575	$ 2,119,822
Less current installments of notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations	538,985	45,810
Notes payable, long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current installments	$ 1,644,590	$ 2,074,012

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt42

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Additional Information) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligation utilized	$ 464,674	$ 502,210
Total assets	10,329,649	10,322,677
Total liabilities	$ 7,986,806	$ 7,865,180

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt43

Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Fair Value) (Details 4) $ in Millions	May 31, 2017USD ($)
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 419.1
5.625% Senior Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	433.9
4.700% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	531.9
4.900% Senior Notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of senior notes	$ 313.1

Trade Accounts Receivable Sec44

Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs (Details) ¥ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2017CNY (¥)	May 31, 2017USD ($)
Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable sold	$ 500,000,000	$ 700,000,000	$ 2,200,000,000	$ 3,000,000,000
Cash proceeds for the sale of trade accounts receivable	500,000,000	700,000,000	2,200,000,000	2,900,000,000
Pretax losses on sale of trade accounts receivable	(1,500,000)	(1,100,000)	$ (4,100,000)	(3,100,000)
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	2,100,000,000	2,000,000,000	$ 6,600,000,000	5,800,000,000
Cash proceeds for the sale of trade accounts receivable	1,600,000,000	1,500,000,000	6,100,000,000	5,300,000,000
Cash proceeds from new transfers	0	0	0	3,000,000
Deferred purchases price receivable		517,300,000		517,300,000		$ 501,300,000
Pretax losses on sale of trade accounts receivable	$ 2,500,000	$ 1,300,000	$ 6,600,000	$ 3,500,000
North American Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Oct. 20, 2017
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program						200,000,000
Foreign Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			May 1, 2018
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program						400,000,000
Foreign Asset-Backed Securitization Program \| 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						275,000,000
Foreign Asset-Backed Securitization Program \| 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						400,000,000
650.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Aug. 31, 2017
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program						650,000,000
Minimum number of days notice required to cancel receivable sale agreements			15 days
150.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Aug. 31, 2017
150.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program \| Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
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						150,000,000
800.0 Million CNY Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program \| Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Feb. 15, 2018
Maximum net cash proceeds available at any one time under asset-backed securitization program and sales program \| ¥					¥ 800
100.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items]
Expiration date			Oct. 31, 2017
100.0 Million Dollar Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Program \| Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
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						$ 100,000,000
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 Comprehensi45

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Summary of Changes in AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			$ (39,877)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			28,351
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			27,453
Total other comprehensive income	$ 24,606	$ 22,904	55,804	$ 4,747
Ending balance	15,927		15,927
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			16,338
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			9,512
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			5,719
Total other comprehensive income			15,231
Ending balance	31,569		31,569
Derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			7,784
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			8,647
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			11,595
Total other comprehensive income			20,242
Ending balance	28,026		28,026
Actuarial loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(43,587)
Ending balance	(43,587)		(43,587)
Prior service cost
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			941
Ending balance	941		941
Available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(21,353)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			10,192
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			10,139
Total other comprehensive income			20,331
Ending balance	$ (1,022)		$ (1,022)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi46

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Additional Information) (Details 2)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	$ 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax	$ 0

Postretirement and Other Empl47

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 259	$ 222	$ 771	$ 662
Interest cost	744	1,208	2,222	3,693
Expected long-term return on plan assets	(1,127)	(1,383)	(3,365)	(4,243)
Recognized actuarial loss	479	264	1,422	790
Amortization of prior service credit	(34)	(35)	(101)	(104)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 321	$ 276	$ 949	$ 798

Postretirement and Other Empl48

Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits (Details 2) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans	$ 6.4
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected cash contributions to funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017	6.8
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected cash contributions to funded pension plans during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017	$ 7.6

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	May 31, 2017USD ($)
Fiscal years 2009 through 2011 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential additional income tax payment due	$ 28.6
Fiscal Years 2012 Through 2014 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential additional income tax payment due	$ 5.3

Derivative Financial Instrume50

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2007	Aug. 31, 2016	May 31, 2017
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		$ 1,700	$ 1,700
Forward foreign exchange contracts \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		323.3	$ 178.7
8.250% Senior Notes Due 2018 \| Interest rate swap \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding	$ 400
Payment to settle interest rate swaps	$ 43.1
Expiry date	Mar. 15, 2018
Anticipated Debt Issuance [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		$ 200
Expiry date		Mar. 15, 2018
Term Loan Facility [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount outstanding		$ 200
Expiry date		Jun. 30, 2019

Derivative Financial Instrume51

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Related to Recurring Foreign Forward Exchange Contracts) (Details 2) - Recurring $ in Thousands	May 31, 2017USD ($)
Assets:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Assets	$ 19,466
Liabilities:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liabilities	(12,972)
Total	6,494
Level 2
Assets:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Assets	19,466
Liabilities:
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liabilities	(12,972)
Total	$ 6,494

Derivative Financial Instrume52

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	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Accrued expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liability Derivatives	$ 1,400	$ 1,986
Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Asset Derivatives	4,200	420
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Accrued expenses
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Liability Derivatives	11,572	10,801
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, Asset Derivatives	$ 15,266	$ 3,850

Restructuring and Related Cha53

Restructuring and Related Charges (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 32,700	$ 4,460	$ 113,529	$ 8,349
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,301	4,460	4,651	8,349
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	179,000		179,000
Restructuring related charges to date	166,500		166,500
2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	31,399		108,878
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	195,000		195,000
Restructuring related charges to date	108,878		108,878
EMS [Member] \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,371	4,460	4,651	7,454
Restructuring related charges to date	128,800		128,800
EMS [Member] \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	11,061		19,118
Restructuring related charges to date	19,118		19,118
DMS [Member] \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	(70)	0		1,014
Restructuring related charges to date	28,800		28,800
DMS [Member] \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	17,836		65,842
Restructuring related charges to date	65,842		65,842
Other \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges				(119)
Restructuring related charges to date	8,900		8,900
Other \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	2,502		23,918
Restructuring related charges to date	23,918		23,918
Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
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] \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	12,500		12,500
Charges Not Yet Recognized [Member] \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	86,100		86,100
Employee Severance \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	843	4,197	3,340	7,743
Employee Severance \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	17,328		43,314
Employee Severance \| Minimum \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	55,000		55,000
Employee Severance \| Maximum \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	75,000		75,000
Employee Severance \| Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	843	4,197	3,340	7,743
Employee Severance \| Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	17,328		43,314
Asset Write-Off Cost \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	0		70
Asset Write-Off Cost \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	11,838		58,543
Asset Write-Off Cost \| Minimum \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	110,000		110,000
Asset Write-Off Cost \| Maximum \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	130,000		130,000
Lease Costs \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges		(43)		(43)
Lease Costs \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,151		5,600
Lease Costs \| Restructuring Charges Cash
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges			0	(43)
Lease Costs \| Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,151		5,600
Other Related Costs \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	458	306	1,241	649
Other Related Costs \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	1,082		1,421
Total pre-tax restructuring and other related costs expected to be recognized	10,000		10,000
Other Related Costs \| Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	458	$ 306	1,241	$ 649
Other Related Costs \| Restructuring Charges Cash \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related charges	$ 1,082		$ 1,421

Restructuring and Related Cha54

Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity) (Details 2) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	$ 32,700,000	$ 4,460,000	$ 113,529,000	$ 8,349,000
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	12,606,000	19,050,000	18,027,000	30,957,000
Restructuring Related Charges	1,301,000	4,460,000	4,651,000	8,349,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	451,000	429,000	(376,000)	(404,000)
Cash Payments	(7,324,000)	(3,544,000)	(15,268,000)	(18,507,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	7,034,000	20,395,000	7,034,000	20,395,000
2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	13,959,000
Restructuring Related Charges	31,399,000		108,878,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(11,792,000)		(58,497,000)
Cash Payments	(6,652,000)		(23,467,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	26,914,000		26,914,000
Employee Severance \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	11,756,000	18,115,000	17,266,000	30,047,000
Restructuring Related Charges	843,000	4,197,000	3,340,000	7,743,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	400,000	407,000	(322,000)	(404,000)
Cash Payments	(6,875,000)	(3,234,000)	(14,160,000)	(17,901,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	6,124,000	19,485,000	6,124,000	19,485,000
Employee Severance \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	10,337,000
Restructuring Related Charges	17,328,000		43,314,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	20,000		20,000
Cash Payments	(5,085,000)		(20,734,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	22,600,000		22,600,000
Lease Costs \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	21,000	64,000	21,000	64,000
Restructuring Related Charges		(43,000)		(43,000)
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity				0
Cash Payments				0
Liability, Ending Balance	21,000	21,000	21,000	21,000
Lease Costs \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	3,572,000
Restructuring Related Charges	1,151,000		5,600,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	26,000		26,000
Cash Payments	(1,049,000)		(1,926,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	3,700,000		3,700,000
Asset Write-Off Cost \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	0		0	0
Restructuring Related Charges	0		70,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	0		(70,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	0		0
Asset Write-Off Cost \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	11,838,000		58,543,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(11,838,000)		(58,543,000)
Other Related Costs \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	829,000	871,000	740,000	846,000
Restructuring Related Charges	458,000	306,000	1,241,000	649,000
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	51,000	22,000	16,000	0
Cash Payments	(449,000)	(310,000)	(1,108,000)	(606,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	889,000	$ 889,000	889,000	$ 889,000
Other Related Costs \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	50,000
Restructuring Related Charges	1,082,000		1,421,000
Cash Payments	(518,000)		(807,000)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 614,000		$ 614,000

Restructuring and Related Cha55

Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	$ 32,700	$ 4,460	$ 113,529	$ 8,349
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	12,606	19,050	18,027	30,957
Restructuring Related Charges	1,301	4,460	4,651	8,349
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	451	429	(376)	(404)
Cash Payments	(7,324)	(3,544)	(15,268)	(18,507)
Liability, Ending Balance	7,034	20,395	7,034	20,395
2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	13,959
Restructuring Related Charges	31,399		108,878
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(11,792)		(58,497)
Cash Payments	(6,652)		(23,467)
Liability, Ending Balance	26,914		26,914
EMS [Member] \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	12,169	17,115	17,338	28,834
Restructuring Related Charges	1,371	4,460	4,651	7,454
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	438	429	(306)	(395)
Cash Payments	(7,309)	(2,858)	(15,014)	(16,747)
Liability, Ending Balance	6,669	19,146	6,669	19,146
EMS [Member] \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	471
Restructuring Related Charges	11,061		19,118
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(1,819)		(8,542)
Cash Payments	(1,624)		(2,487)
Liability, Ending Balance	8,089		8,089
DMS [Member] \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	437	1,935	689	1,960
Restructuring Related Charges	(70)	0		1,014
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	13	0	(70)	(9)
Cash Payments	(15)	(686)	(254)	(1,716)
Liability, Ending Balance	365	$ 1,249	365	1,249
DMS [Member] \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	3,639
Restructuring Related Charges	17,836		65,842
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(10,188)		(49,937)
Cash Payments	(2,334)		(6,952)
Liability, Ending Balance	8,953		8,953
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity				0
Other \| 2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance				163
Restructuring Related Charges				(119)
Cash Payments				$ (44)
Other \| 2017 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	9,849
Restructuring Related Charges	2,502		23,918
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	215		(18)
Cash Payments	(2,694)		(14,028)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 9,872		$ 9,872

Business Acquisitions (Details)

Business Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Business Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Two Acquisitions (Inala & Shemer) Completed In Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions		$ 72.3
Assets acquired		92.2
Intangible assets acquired		31.4
Liabilities assumed		19.9
Two Acquisitions (Inala & Shemer) Completed In Fiscal Year 2016 [Member] \| EMS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 19.3
Hanson [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition		Jan. 13, 2016
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions		$ 139.2
Real property		33.3
Assets acquired		406.4
Property, plant and equipment acquired		276.8
Intangible assets and goodwill acquired		129.6
Liabilities assumed		230
Deferred tax liabilities assumed		$ 3.9
Lewis [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Date of acquisition	Mar. 1, 2017
Amount of cash paid for business acquisitions	$ 31.4
Assets acquired	32.3
Intangible assets acquired	14.6
Liabilities assumed	0.9
Transaction costs	0.8
Lewis [Member] \| DMS [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 8.2

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details)	May 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
U.S federal statutory rate	35.00%