Three months ended

Six months ended

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

February 29,
2024

February 28,
2023

February 29,
2024

February 28,
2023

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

18,123

$

18,052

$

33,142

$

36,269

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

11,033

11,007

11,025

10,998

Diluted effect of stock awards

41

56

42

70

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming
   dilution

11,074

11,063

11,067

11,068

Basic net earnings per share

$

1.64

$

1.64

$

3.01

$

3.30

Diluted net earnings per share

$

1.64

$

1.63

$

2.99

$

3.28