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Share Repurchase Programs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Share Repurchase Programs

Share Repurchase Programs

The following share repurchase programs were authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors:

In billions					Remaining as of
Authorization Date		Authorized			December 31, 2017
November 2, 2016 (“2016 Repurchase Program”)		$	15.0		$	13.9
December 15, 2014 (“2014 Repurchase Program”)			10.0			—
December 17, 2013 (“2013 Repurchase Program”)			6.0			—

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