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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 01, 2024

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stock Repurchased Activity

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock repurchase activity:

			Shares Repurchased (000’s)						Average Price per Share						Total Cost
2024			1,004						$	695.29					$	698
2023			1,341						504.68						677
2022			863						511.46						442

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