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Leases (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense and Supplemental Information The components of lease expense recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as of August 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024, are as follows:
202620252024
(Dollars in thousands)
Operating lease expense$97,314 $95,551 $84,826 
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of assets15,524 12,831 9,506 
Interest on lease liabilities2,371 2,256 1,964 
Short-term lease expense26,163 30,078 25,753 
Variable lease (income) expense(21)50 833 
Total net lease expense*$141,351 $140,766 $122,882 
*Income related to sublease activity is not material and has been excluded from the table above.
Information related to the lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2026 and 2025, is as follows:
20262025
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases4.84.8
Finance leases6.27.1
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases4.42 %4.19 %
Finance leases4.75 %4.24 %

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2026, 2025 and 2024, is as follows:
202620252024
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$92,116 $85,976 $78,614 
Operating cash flows from finance leases2,371 2,256 1,964 
Financing cash flows from finance leases12,111 9,772 7,716 
Supplemental noncash information:
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$76,249 $89,158 $73,183 
Right of use asset modifications179 25,475 12,277 
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of August 31, 2026 and 2025, is as follows:
Balance Sheet Location20262025
(Dollars in thousands)
Operating leases
Assets
Operating lease right of use assetsOther assets$245,910 $238,718 
Liabilities
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses$68,378 $70,801 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther liabilities169,109 170,604 
Total operating lease liabilities$237,487 $241,405 
Finance leases
Assets
Finance lease assetsProperty, plant and equipment$65,328 $71,773 
Liabilities
Current finance lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of long-term debt$12,072 $10,447 
Long-term finance lease liabilitiesLong-term debt39,773 44,751 
Total finance lease liabilities$51,845 $55,198 
Schedule of Lease Liability Maturity
Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year as of August 31, 2026, are as follows:
August 31, 2026
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
(Dollars in thousands)
2027$14,550 $79,261 
202812,280 62,610 
202910,119 46,298 
20307,932 28,972 
20314,654 12,264 
Thereafter10,771 21,829 
Total maturities of lease liabilities60,306 251,234 
Less amounts representing interest8,461 13,747 
Present value of future minimum lease payments51,845 237,487 
Less current obligations12,072 68,378 
Long-term obligations$39,773 $169,109 
Schedule of Lease Liability Maturity
Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year as of August 31, 2026, are as follows:
August 31, 2026
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
(Dollars in thousands)
2027$14,550 $79,261 
202812,280 62,610 
202910,119 46,298 
20307,932 28,972 
20314,654 12,264 
Thereafter10,771 21,829 
Total maturities of lease liabilities60,306 251,234 
Less amounts representing interest8,461 13,747 
Present value of future minimum lease payments51,845 237,487 
Less current obligations12,072 68,378 
Long-term obligations$39,773 $169,109