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Shareholders' Equity
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ Equity

During the first quarter 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 quarter 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 quarter of 2016, we purchased 2.8 million shares for a total of $200.0 million in open market transactions that were recorded within Treasury stock in our consolidated balance sheet. During April 2016, we purchased an additional 0.6 million shares for a total of $50.0 million in open market transactions. Following these repurchases, as well as the $200.0 million repurchase in 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.