Shareholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders’ Equity

During the first and second quarters of 2016, we declared and paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.375 per share. During the first quarter of 2016, we also paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.375 per share which was declared during the fourth quarter of 2015.

During the first and second quarters of 2015, we declared and paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.30 per share. During the first quarter of 2015, we also paid a cash dividend on our common stock of $0.30 per share which was declared during the fourth quarter of 2014.

In October 2015, our board of directors authorized a common stock repurchase program for up to $500 million. The timing and number of shares purchased depend on a variety of factors including price and market conditions. During the first and second quarters of 2016, we purchased 2.8 million and 0.6 million shares, respectively, for a total of $200.0 million and $50.0 million, respectively, in open market transactions. These transactions were recorded within Treasury stock in our consolidated balance sheet. Following these repurchases, as well as the $200.0 million of stock repurchased during the fourth quarter of 2015, we have $50 million that remains available for future stock repurchase transactions under our Board approved program. Future stock repurchase transactions could include open market purchases or accelerated share repurchases. We expect to complete the program by the end of 2016.