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Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 24, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Stock Repurchased During Period

The following table summarizes the repurchase activity:

			Shares Repurchased (000s)						Average Price per Share						Total Cost
First quarter of 2025			230						$	899.23					$	206
First quarter of 2024			288						$	564.06					$	162

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