Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Net income $ 6,995 $ 12,024 $ 22,281 $ 24,169
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 4,498 [1] 1,363 16,366 [1] 9,833
Unrecognized net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service (costs) credits, net of tax 115 [1],[2] 118 234 [1],[2] 895
Other comprehensive income (loss) 4,613 [1] 1,481 16,600 [1] 10,728
Comprehensive income (loss) 11,608 13,505 38,881 34,897
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 52 205 237 530
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A. Schulman, Inc. $ 11,556 $ 13,300 $ 38,644 $ 34,367
[1] (1) All amounts presented are net of tax.
[2] (2) Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into cost of sales and selling, general & administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. These components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. Refer to Note 7 of this Form 10-Q for further details.