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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLANS (Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Aug. 31, 2025
Aug. 31, 2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Actuarial gain $ (1,112) $ (6,613)  
U.K. Pension Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 47,192 53,192  
Interest cost 2,669 2,539 $ 2,615
Benefits paid (3,421) (3,195)  
Foreign currency translation 138 1,269  
Benefit obligation at end of year 45,466 47,192 53,192
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 46,730 51,415  
Actual (loss) return on plan assets 1,257 (3,096)  
Employer contributions 326 342  
Benefits paid (3,421) (3,195)  
Foreign currency translation (126) (1,264)  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 45,018 46,730 $ 51,415
Funded status at end of year liability recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of August 31, (448) (462)  
Net actuarial loss $ 12,766 $ 13,711