STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Components of Comprehensive Income

The market valuation adjustments represent unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes. The net deferred loss on cash flow hedges represents deferred losses on the Company’s interest rate related derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of amounts reclassified to interest expense (see Note 10). For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the tax effects related to the market valuation adjustments and deferred losses were not material. Foreign currency translation adjustments are not adjusted for income taxes since they relate to indefinite investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.

Dividend Program

During the first quarter of 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share. During each of the quarters of 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per common share.

Share Repurchase Program

At March 31, 2015, $586 million remained available under the Company’s share repurchase authorizations. The share repurchase authorization has no set expiration or termination date.    

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 1.5 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $71.48 per share for $110 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company reissued 0.7 million shares for employee benefit plans.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $52.80 per share for a total of $32 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company reissued 0.4 million shares for employee benefit plans.