EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

EQUITY [Abstract]

Shares Purchased and Retired

in millions, except average cost	2023	2022	2021
Shares Purchased and Retired
Number	1.0	0.0	0.0
Total purchase price 1	$          200.0	$            0.0	$            0.0
Average cost per share	$        204.52	$          0.00	$          0.00

¹ The amount paid to purchase shares in excess of the par value and related excise taxes are recorded in retained earnings.

Cash Dividends Per Share of Common Stock

in millions, except per share data	2023	2022	2021
Dividends
Cash dividends	$          228.4	$        212.6	$        196.4
Cash dividends per share	$            1.72	$          1.60	$          1.48