Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

As of December 31, 2019, we had $2.96 billion of remaining share repurchase authorizations from our board of directors. We may utilize various methods to effect the repurchases, which could include open market repurchases, negotiated block transactions, tender offers, accelerated share repurchases or open market solicitations for shares, some of which may be effected through Rule 10b5-1 plans. The timing and amount of future repurchases, if any, will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, and such repurchases may be discontinued at any time.

Total share repurchases were as follows for the respective periods:



(In millions, except per share data)	2019		2018		2017
Number of shares repurchased	34		47		44
Cash paid for shares repurchased	$	1,950	$	3,287	$	2,372
Average cost per share	$	58.87	$	69.46	$	53.85