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Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 16, 2025

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 2025			213						$	967.29					$	207
First half of 2025			443						$	932.03					$	413
Second quarter of 2024			240						$	664.02					$	160
First half of 2024			528						$	609.51					$	322

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