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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

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Aug. 31, 2022

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments and Methods and Assumptions Used

The estimated fair values of financial instruments and the methods and assumptions used to estimate such fair values are as follows:

(In millions)		Carrying Amount 1				Estimated Fair Value (Level 2)
Notes payable as of August 31, 2022		$	1,289.0			$	1,231.2
Notes payable as of August 31, 2021		$	913.8			$	935.9

1 Carrying amount disclosed in this table excludes debt discount and debt issuance costs.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities.

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