EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

EQUITY [Abstract]

Shares Purchased and Retired

in thousands, except average cost	2018	2017	2016
Shares Purchased and Retired
Number	1,192	510	1,427
Total purchase price	$      133,983	$       60,303	$     161,463
Average price per share	$        112.41	$       118.18	$       113.18

Cash Dividends Per Share of Common Stock

in thousands, except per share data	2018	2017	2016
Dividends
Cash dividends	$      148,109	$     132,335	$     106,333
Cash dividends per share	$            1.12	$           1.00	$           0.80