8. Stock Repurchase Programs

Under resolutions adopted in November 2011 and June 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to an aggregate of $275.0 million of our common stock. The resolution also authorized the use of option exercise proceeds for the repurchase of our common stock. During the six months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we repurchased 0.8 million and 0.8 million common shares at a cost of $30.6 million and $35.5 million, respectively. The amount available for future repurchases at March 31, 2015 was $104.6 million.