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Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 18, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Stock Repurchased During Period

The following table summarizes the repurchase activity:

			Shares Repurchased (000s)						Average Price per Share						Total Cost
Second quarter of 2024			240						$	664.02					$	160
First half of 2024			528						$	609.51					$	322
Second quarter of 2023			294						$	488.30					$	144
First half of 2023			579						$	492.06					$	285

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