The following transactions took place resulting from employee option and share plans:

	2018		2017		2016
Total shares in treasury at beginning of year		3,078,470		10,609,980		3,998,982
Total cost		342		915		342
Shares acquired under repurchase program		54,376,181		2,522,589		15,537,868
Average price in $ per share		92.07		113.36		82.36
Amount paid		5,006		286		1,280
Shares delivered		4,241,487		10,054,099		8,926,870
Average price in $ per share		107.75		85.42		79.25
Amount received		39		233		115
Shares retired		17,300,143	-		-
Total shares in treasury at end of year		35,913,021		3,078,470		10,609,980
Total cost		3,238		342		915