Equity method investments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2023

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments

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

	November 30, 2023			August 31, 2023
	Carrying value		Ownership percentage	Carrying value		Ownership percentage
Cencora	$	2,430	15%	$	2,534	16%
Others	970		8% - 50%	963		8% - 50%
Total	$	3,400		$	3,497

Summarized financial information for the Company’s equity method investment in Cencora is as follows (in millions):

	Three months ended November 30,
Statements of earnings	2023		2022
Sales	$	68,922	$	61,174
Gross profit	2,211		1,998
Net earnings	351		295
Share of earnings from equity method investments	42		53