STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS	3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2018
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS	NOTE G. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS Stock Repurchase Program In March 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an increase in our current stock repurchase program to $500,000,000. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2018, we repurchased 731,930 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $51.53 per share for a total cost of approximately $37,713,000. As of April 29, 2018 there was $481,406,000 remaining under our current stock repurchase program. In addition, as of April 29, 2018, we held treasury stock of $303,000 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 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. As of April 30, 2017, we held treasury stock of $927,000. 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. Dividends We declared cash dividends of $0.43 and $0.39 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2018 and April 30, 2017, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.

NOTE G. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS

Stock Repurchase Program

In March 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an increase in our current stock repurchase program to $500,000,000. During the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2018, we repurchased 731,930 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $51.53 per share for a total cost of approximately $37,713,000. As of April 29, 2018 there was $481,406,000 remaining under our current stock repurchase program. In addition, as of April 29, 2018, we held treasury stock of $303,000 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 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. As of April 30, 2017, we held treasury stock of $927,000.

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.

Dividends

We declared cash dividends of $0.43 and $0.39 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2018 and April 30, 2017, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.