COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities. We record liabilities for commitments when incurred (i.e., when the goods or services are received). Except for income tax contingencies, we accrue for contingencies when we believe that a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Judgment is required to determine both the probability and the estimated amount of loss. If the reasonable estimate of a probable loss is a range, we record an accrual for the most probable estimate of the loss or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. We review these accruals on a quarterly basis and adjust, as necessary, to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other current information. Contingent gains are recognized only when realized. Income tax contingencies related to uncertain tax positions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes for further details. Purchase Commitments with Suppliers and Vendors Purchase obligations represent our legally-binding agreements to purchase fixed or minimum quantities at determinable prices. We had total purchase obligations with suppliers and vendors of approximately $360 million and $352 million, as of August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Our total purchase obligations as of August 31, 2026 primarily relate to the acquisition of data, hosting services, and, to a lesser extent, third-party software providers. We also have contractual obligations related to our lease liabilities and outstanding debt, refer to Note 9, Leases and Note 10, Debt, respectively, for more information. Letters of Credit From time to time, we are required to obtain letters of credit in the ordinary course of business. In addition, the 2025 Revolving Facility allows for the availability of up to $100.0 million in the form of letters of credit. We have not obtained any letters of credit under the 2025 Revolving Facility since its inception. No liabilities related to our outstanding letters of credit are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 10, Debt, for information regarding the 2025 Revolving Facility. Contingencies Legal Matters In the normal course of our business, we are engaged in various legal proceedings, claims, and litigation, and are from time to time subjected to government and regulatory proceedings, investigations, and inquiries. In view of the uncertainty inherent in such matters, we cannot predict the eventual outcome of such matters or the timing of their resolution, or in most cases reasonably estimate what the eventual judgments, damages, fines, penalties or impact of activity restrictions (if any) may be. As a result, we cannot provide assurance that such outcomes will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business or competitive position. Based on information available at August 31, 2026, management believes that the resolution of matters that are currently pending or asserted, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As litigation or the process to resolve pending matters progresses, we will continue to review the latest information available and assess our ability to predict the outcome of such matters and the effects, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business or competitive position. Income Taxes As a multinational company operating in many states and countries, we are routinely audited by various taxing authorities and have reserved for potential adjustments to our provision for income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated settlements with, these tax authorities. We believe that the final outcome of these examinations or settlements will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or our cash flows. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of tax benefits in the period we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If our estimates of the federal, state and foreign income tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, additional expense would result. Sales Tax Matters During August 2019 through February 2024, we received various assessment and audit notices from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the "Commonwealth") with respect to sales taxes, interest and underpayment penalties relating to the tax periods from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2023 ("Sales Tax Dispute"). We entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth on November 26, 2024 which fully resolved all matters relating to the Sales Tax Dispute. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we took charges of approximately $2.4 million and $54.0 million, respectively, related to this dispute and made corresponding payments of $56.4 million to the Commonwealth during the first quarter of fiscal 2025. In addition to reserves taken in prior fiscal years, this brought our total charge and cash payments with respect to this matter to approximately $66.2 million.

Except for income tax contingencies, we accrue for contingencies when we believe that a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Judgment is required to determine both the probability and the estimated amount of loss. If the reasonable estimate of a probable loss is a range, we record an accrual for the most probable estimate of the loss or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. We review these accruals on a quarterly basis and adjust, as necessary, to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other current information. Contingent gains are recognized only when realized.

Purchase obligations represent our legally-binding agreements to purchase fixed or minimum quantities at determinable prices. We had total purchase obligations with suppliers and vendors of approximately $360 million and $352 million, as of August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Our total purchase obligations as of August 31, 2026 primarily relate to the acquisition of data, hosting services, and, to a lesser extent, third-party software providers.

From time to time, we are required to obtain letters of credit in the ordinary course of business. In addition, the 2025 Revolving Facility allows for the availability of up to $100.0 million in the form of letters of credit. We have not obtained any letters of credit under the 2025 Revolving Facility since its inception. No liabilities related to our outstanding letters of credit are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 10, Debt, for information regarding the 2025 Revolving Facility.

In the normal course of our business, we are engaged in various legal proceedings, claims, and litigation, and are from time to time subjected to government and regulatory proceedings, investigations, and inquiries. In view of the uncertainty inherent in such matters, we cannot predict the eventual outcome of such matters or the timing of their resolution, or in most cases reasonably estimate what the eventual judgments, damages, fines, penalties or impact of activity restrictions (if any) may be. As a result, we cannot provide assurance that such outcomes will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business or competitive position. Based on information available at August 31, 2026, management believes that the resolution of matters that are currently pending or asserted, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. As litigation or the process to resolve pending matters progresses, we will continue to review the latest information available and assess our ability to predict the outcome of such matters and the effects, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows, business or competitive position.

As a multinational company operating in many states and countries, we are routinely audited by various taxing authorities and have reserved for potential adjustments to our provision for income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated settlements with, these tax authorities. We believe that the final outcome of these examinations or settlements will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or our cash flows. If events occur which indicate payment of these amounts is unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in the recognition of tax benefits in the period we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If our estimates of the federal, state and foreign income tax liabilities are less than the ultimate assessment, additional expense would result.

During August 2019 through February 2024, we received various assessment and audit notices from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the "Commonwealth") with respect to sales taxes, interest and underpayment penalties relating to the tax periods from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2023 ("Sales Tax Dispute"). We entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth on November 26, 2024 which fully resolved all matters relating to the Sales Tax Dispute.