The following table summarizes the stock option activity and related information for the periods presented below (in millions, except exercise prices and contractual life):


	Options Outstanding
	Number of Shares	Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance—December 31, 2024	8.7	$	37.81	3.1	$	493.8
Granted	0.5	110.02
Forfeited	—	65.88
Exercised	(1.1)	17.56
Balance—March 31, 2025	8.1	$	45.46
Options vested and expected to vest—March 31, 2025	8.1	$	45.46	3.4	$	418.1
Options exercisable—March 31, 2025	6.0	$	34.98	2.6	$	368.2

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