For the years ended August 31,

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

2024

2023

2022

Numerator:

Net earnings

$

66,257

$

72,379

$

65,469

Denominator:

Weighted average shares outstanding

10,976

11,003

10,965

Diluted effect of stock equivalents

41

59

66

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution

11,017

11,062

11,031

Basic net earnings per share

$

6.04

$

6.58

$

5.97

Diluted net earnings per share

$

6.01

$

6.54

$

5.94