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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2023
Shares purchased in lieu of tax withholding (in shares) | (22) | (6) | (9) |
Dividends paid per share (in usd per share) | $ 1.51 | $ 1.40 | $ 1.30 |
Shares repurchased, excise tax accrued | $ 10 |  |  |
Preferred stock, dividends (in usd per share) | $ 52.96 |  |  |
STP |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 44.00% |  |  | 44.00%

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