STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS	3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2017
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS	NOTE G. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS Stock Repurchase Program During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2017, we repurchased 764,543 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $50.16 per share for a total cost of approximately $38,350,000 under our $500,000,000 stock repurchase authorization. As of April 30, 2017, we held treasury stock of $927,000 that represents the cost of shares available for issuance intended to satisfy future stock-based award settlements in certain foreign jurisdictions. During the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2016, we repurchased 727,629 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $55.85 per share for a total cost of approximately $40,639,000. As of May 1, 2016, we held treasury stock of $1,563,000. Stock repurchases under our program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. Dividends We declared cash dividends of $0.39 and $0.37 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2017 and May 1, 2016, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.

NOTE G. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS

Stock Repurchase Program

During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2017, we repurchased 764,543 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $50.16 per share for a total cost of approximately $38,350,000 under our $500,000,000 stock repurchase authorization. As of April 30, 2017, we held treasury stock of $927,000 that represents the cost of shares available for issuance intended to satisfy future stock-based award settlements in certain foreign jurisdictions.

During the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2016, we repurchased 727,629 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $55.85 per share for a total cost of approximately $40,639,000. As of May 1, 2016, we held treasury stock of $1,563,000.

Stock repurchases under our program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Dividends

We declared cash dividends of $0.39 and $0.37 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2017 and May 1, 2016, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.