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FAIR VALUE MEASURES
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
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Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income and cost approaches are permissible. When pricing an asset or liability, the inputs to these valuation methodologies consider market comparable information, taking into account the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact. 
Fair Value Hierarchy 
The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The hierarchy ranks the reliability of the inputs, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement, used to determine fair value. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect its placement within the fair value hierarchy. We have categorized our assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy as follows: 
Level 1 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The assumptions used in determining fair value represent our best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of our judgment. As a result, if factors change, our fair value estimates could be materially different in the future and may adversely affect our business and financial results.
(a) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis 
The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2026 and August 31, 2025. We did not have any transfers between levels of fair value measurements during the nine months ended May 31, 2026 and the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.
 
Fair Value Measurements as of May 31, 2026
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets   
Money market funds(1)
$13,582 $— $— $13,582 
Mutual funds(2)
— 16,122 — 16,122 
Derivative instruments(3)
— 71 — 71 
Total assets measured at fair value$13,582 $16,193 $— $29,775 
Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3)
$— $3,676 $— $3,676 
Contingent liabilities(5)
— — 9,953 9,953 
Total liabilities measured at fair value$— $3,676 $9,953 $13,629 

 
Fair Value Measurements as of August 31, 2025
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets   
Money market funds(1)
$8,649 $— $— $8,649 
Mutual funds(2)
— 17,445 — 17,445 
Derivative instruments(3)
— 3,590 — 3,590 
Total assets measured at fair value$8,649 $21,035 $— $29,684 
Liabilities
Derivative instruments(3) (4)
$— $808 $— $808 
Contingent liabilities(5)
— — 24,126 24,126 
Total liabilities measured at fair value$— $808 $24,126 $24,934 
(1) Our money market funds are readily convertible into cash and are reported based on their net asset value, which represents its fair value, on the last day of the reporting period. The net asset values are readily determinable and represent the prices of active trading in the market. Our money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) Our mutual funds' fair value is based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the mutual funds, allocated to each share of the mutual fund using a net asset value approach. The fair value of each underlying investment is based on observable inputs, when available, or pricing from valuation agencies. Our mutual funds are included in Investments within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) Our foreign exchange forward contracts fair value is determined utilizing the income approach. The income approach uses pricing models that rely on market observable inputs such as spot, forward and interest rates, as well as credit default swap spreads. Our foreign exchange forward contracts in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and those in a liability position are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(4) Our interest rate swap agreements fair value is estimated utilizing a present value of future cash flows, leveraging a model-derived valuation that uses observable inputs such as interest rate yield curves. Our interest rate swap agreements in an asset position are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and those in a liability position are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(5) Our contingent liabilities resulted from the acquisitions of various businesses. These liabilities reflect the present value of potential future payments that are contingent upon the achievement of certain specified milestones and are valued using a scenario-based method. This method incorporates unobservable inputs and assumptions made by management, including the probability of achieving specified milestones, expected time until payment and the discount rate. Refer to Note 5, Acquisitions, for more information on the contingent liabilities associated with the Liquid Holdings LLC ("LiquidityBook") and Platform Group Limited ("Irwin") acquisitions.
(b) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
Assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis primarily include our PPE, lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets, goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be fully recoverable, and at least annually for goodwill. The fair values of these non-financial assets are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparable information and discounted cash flow projections.
(c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes Only 
We elected not to carry our debt at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our Senior Notes are publicly traded; therefore, the fair value of our Senior Notes is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets as of the last business day of the reporting period, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our 2025 Credit Facilities was estimated based on quoted market prices for similar instruments, adjusted for unobservable inputs for comparability to our investment rating, maturity terms and principal outstanding, which are considered Level 3 inputs. Refer to Note 10, Debt for definitions of, and more information on, our Senior Notes and 2025 Credit Facilities.
The following table summarizes information on our outstanding debt as of May 31, 2026 and August 31, 2025:
May 31, 2026August 31, 2025
(in thousands)Fair Value HierarchyPrincipal AmountEstimated Fair ValuePrincipal AmountEstimated Fair Value
2027 NotesLevel 1$500,000 $494,320 $500,000 $490,565 
2032 NotesLevel 1500,000 453,390 500,000 460,440 
2025 Term Facility
Level 3375,000 374,760 375,000 374,866 
2025 Revolving FacilityLevel 320,000 19,991 — — 
Total principal amount$1,395,000 $1,342,461 $1,375,000 $1,325,871 
Total unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(1)
(5,299)(6,740)
Total net carrying value of debt(1)
$1,389,701 $1,368,260 
(1) Amounts exclude the unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2025 Revolving Facility which are presented within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.