Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Cash outflow in the form of capital distributions and dividends to common shareholders, preferred shareholders and noncontrolling interests.

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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2022	Aug. 28, 2022	Aug. 29, 2021
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.90	$ 3.38	$ 12.98
Special Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Payments of Dividends		$ 4,430
SpecialDividendDeclared
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$ 10.00