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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2012
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Nov. 30, 2011
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| Net income (loss) |
$ 70,912 |
$ 50,407 |
| Currency translation adjustment, net gain (loss) arising during period |
(1,205) |
(11,736) |
| Equity in unconsolidated entities’ other comprehensive income (loss), net of Shaw’s tax of $(8,124) and $3,957 |
12,868 |
(6,321) |
| Net derivatives gain (loss) on hedge transactions, net of tax of (2,707) and ($2,979) |
4,288 |
4,758 |
| Defined benefit plans |
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| Change in unrecognized net actuarial pension gains (losses) |
370 |
783 |
| Change in unrecognized net prior service pension costs |
|
11 |
| Income taxes on unrecognized defined benefit plans |
(85) |
(196) |
| Total |
285 |
598 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities, net of tax of $46 and $11 |
(73) |
(17) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) |
87,075 |
37,689 |
| Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
1,143 |
1,163 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Shaw |
$ 85,932 |
$ 36,526 |