Share Buyback Program
Here are the most recent initiatives:
Common shares
November 2006-2007 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 18.8 Million
# shares purchased: 9.8 Million
Average purchase price: $47.42US
June 2000-2001 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 21.8 Million
# shares purchased: 16.6 Million
Average purchase price: $31.93US
September 1998-1999 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 22.7 Million
# shares purchased: 10.6 Million
Average purchase price: $25.06US
October 1990-1991 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 15.0 Million
# shares purchased: 5.4 Million
Average purchase price: $20.02US
October 1989-1990 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 15.0 Million
# shares purchased: 1.6 Million
Average purchase price: $19.92US
October 1988-1989 program
# shares authorized to be purchased: 15.0 Million
# shares purchased: 10.3 Million
Average purchase price: $20.60US