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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023
Equity Excluding Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest |  |  |  |
Cash dividend per share | $ 0.30 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.81

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