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Supplemental information (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Expense The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (in millions):
Three months ended May 31,Nine months ended May 31,
2021202020212020
Depreciation expense$352 $349 $1,042 $1,051 
Intangible asset and other amortization156 93 363 290 
Total depreciation and amortization expense$507 $443 $1,404 $1,341 
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents The following represents a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 (in millions):
May 31, 2021August 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents - continuing operations$1,345 $469 
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations239 47 
Restricted cash - continuing operations (included in other current assets)76 62 
Restricted cash - discontinued operations 143 168 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,803 $746 
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents The following represents a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows as of May 31, 2021 and August 31, 2020 (in millions):
May 31, 2021August 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents - continuing operations$1,345 $469 
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations239 47 
Restricted cash - continuing operations (included in other current assets)76 62 
Restricted cash - discontinued operations 143 168 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,803 $746 
Schedule of Dividends Payable
Cash dividends per common share declared were as follows:
Quarter ended20212020
November$0.4675 $0.4575 
February$0.4675 $0.4575 
May$0.4675 $0.4575 
$1.4025 $1.3725