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Stock Repurchase Program | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Repurchase Program | S. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM In November 2010, the Board authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $200 million. In the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Teradyne did not repurchase any shares. The cumulative repurchases under the new program as of December 31, 2013 totaled 2.6 million shares of common stock for $31.2 million at an average price of $11.84.

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