Asset-Backed Securitization Program (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2025

Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]

Schedule of Asset-backed Securitization Programs Amounts Recognized

In connection with the asset-backed securitization program, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024		February 28, 2025		February 29, 2024
Trade accounts receivable sold	$	980	$	968	$	2,047	$	1,957
Cash proceeds received(1)	$	970	$	955	$	2,025	$	1,934
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)	$	10	$	13	$	22	$	23

(1)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.