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Property, Plant and Equipment
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in millions):
 August 31, 2025August 31, 2024
Land and improvements$95 $108 
Buildings1,486 1,451 
Leasehold improvements714 681 
Machinery and equipment4,122 4,125 
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment219 218 
Computer hardware and software800 824 
Transportation equipment25 7 
Construction in progress(1)
356 346 
Property, plant and equipment7,817 7,760 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization4,970 4,736 
Property, plant and equipment, net$2,847 $3,024 
(1)    Amount includes short-term and long-term fixed asset costs that are expected to be placed into service.
Depreciation and maintenance and repair expenses were as follows for the periods indicated (in millions):
 Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
 202520242023
Depreciation expense$612 $656 $891 
Maintenance and repair expense$271 $335 $431 
As of August 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company had $55 million and $122 million, respectively, included in accounts payable for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment, which is considered a non-cash investing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.