Note 5 - Capital Stock

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Notes to Financial Statements

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5. Capital Stock

On July 20, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $500 million of our common stock. At June 30, 2024, $163 million of this authorization was remaining. We purchased approximately 1,350,700 shares, or $228.3 million, of our common stock under our repurchase authorization during the six months ended June 30, 2024, of which 1,225,000 shares, or $203.1 million, were purchased in the second quarter 2024. On January 18, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.43, which was paid February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2024. On April 25, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 per common share, which was paid on May 24, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 10, 2024. On July 17, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43 per common share, which will be paid on August 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 2, 2024.