Balance Sheet Parentheticals In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Common shares outstanding	334.4	339.9

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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any.

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