Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Revenues $ 1,517,603 $ 1,543,282
Cost of revenues 1,397,661 1,481,678
Gross profit 119,942 61,604
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 69,477 70,895
Operating income (loss) 50,465 (9,291)
Interest expense (1,652) (1,336)
Interest expense on Japanese Yen-denominated bonds including accretion and amortization (10,410) (10,515)
Interest income 2,152 2,321
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) on Japanese Yen-denominated bonds, net 25,165 (12,410)
Other foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net 2,194 998
Other income (expense), net 468 384
Income (loss) before income taxes and earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities 68,382 (29,849)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 24,928 (11,727)
Income (loss) before earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities 43,454 (18,122)
Income from 20% Investment in Westinghouse, net of income taxes 5,266 2,479
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities, net of income taxes 1,687 393
Net income (loss) 50,407 (15,250)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,163 753
Net income (loss) attributable to Shaw $ 49,244 $ (16,003)
Net income (loss) attributable to Shaw per common share:    
Basic (in Dollars per share) $ 0.69 $ (0.19)
Diluted (in Dollars per share) $ 0.68 $ (0.19)
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic (in Shares) 71,341 84,898
Diluted (in Shares) 72,485 84,898