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Stock Repurchase Programs

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Stock Repurchase Programs
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Repurchase Programs  
Stock Repurchase Programs

10. Stock Repurchase Programs

 

Under resolutions adopted in July 2008 and September 2010, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to an aggregate of $175.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The resolutions also authorized the use of option exercise proceeds for the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. During the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company repurchased 236,700 and 272,306 common shares at a cost of $8.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

 

On November 8, 2011, the Board of Directors replaced the existing share repurchase program with a new program. This program authorizes the Company to repurchase, at management’s discretion, up to $125.0 million of its common stock. In addition, the resolution also authorizes the use of option exercise proceeds for the repurchases of the Company’s common stock.

 

As a result of stock option exercises since November 8, 2011, the amount available for future repurchases increased to $127.9 million as of December 31, 2011.