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Common Stock Repurchases | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
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Common Stock Repurchases | Note 23. Common Stock Repurchases In December 2012, Viad announced the authorization of its Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time at prevailing market prices. During 2015 and 2014, Viad repurchased 141,462 and 448,436 shares on the open market for $3.8 million and $10.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, 440,540 shares remain available for repurchase. In addition, during 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company repurchased 35,649 shares at a cost of $1.0 million, 72,996 shares at a cost of $1.8 million, and 50,156 shares at a cost of $1.3 million, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards.

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