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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2011
|
Nov. 30, 2010
|
| Net income (loss) |
$ 50,407 |
$ (15,250) |
| Currency translation adjustment, net gain (loss) arising during period |
(11,736) |
4,060 |
| Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions, net of tax of ($2,979) and ($2,082) |
4,758 |
3,270 |
| Defined benefit plans |
|
|
| Change in unrecognized net actuarial pension gains (losses) |
783 |
910 |
| Change in unrecognized net prior service pension costs |
11 |
11 |
| Income taxes on defined benefit plans |
(196) |
(245) |
| Total |
598 |
676 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax of $11 and ($306) |
(17) |
481 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) |
37,689 |
10,190 |
| Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
1,163 |
753 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Shaw |
36,526 |
9,437 |
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Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
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|
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| Equity in unconsolidated entities’ other comprehensive income (loss), net of Shaw’s tax of $3,957 and ($10,793) |
$ (6,321) |
$ 16,953 |