Equity method investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments

Equity method investments were as follows (in millions, except percentages):

	November 30, 2021			August 31, 2021
	Carrying value		Ownership percentage	Carrying value		Ownership percentage
AmerisourceBergen	$	4,393	28%	$	4,407	28%
Others	1,974		8% - 50%	2,580		8% - 50%
Total	$	6,367		$	6,987

Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investments

Summarized financial information for the Company’s equity method investments in aggregate is as follows:Statements of earnings (loss) (in millions)

	Three months ended November 30,
	2021		2020
Sales	$	67,588	$	56,088
Gross Profit	3,420		2,410
Net earnings (loss)	308		(4,806)
Share of earnings (loss) from equity method investments	93		(1,357)