Three months ended

Nine months ended

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

May 31,
2024

May 31,
2023

May 31,
2024

May 31,
2023

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

20,379

$

16,881

$

53,521

$

53,150

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

10,996

11,008

11,016

11,001

Diluted effect of stock awards

34

44

39

62

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming
   dilution

11,030

11,052

11,055

11,063

Basic net earnings per share

$

1.85

$

1.53

$

4.86

$

4.83

Diluted net earnings per share

$

1.85

$

1.53

$

4.84

$

4.80