Subsequent Events (Notes)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

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Subsequent Events

Share Repurchase Authorization

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, through the filing of this Report, the Company announced that its Board approved an additional $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization. This new authorization is in addition to the $1.0 billion stock repurchase program approved by its Board and announced in June 2012. This new authorization will enable the Company to continue its ongoing stock repurchase plan which is designed to reduce dilution from its employee stock plans, while providing flexibility to repurchase additional shares as determined by the Company taking into account market conditions, business opportunities or other factors.

Stock Repurchases

Subsequent to June 30, 2013, through the filing of this Report, the Company repurchased 1.6 million shares of its common stock, for $34.1 million at an average purchase price of $21.74 per share, under its stock repurchase program. Repurchases of 1.3 million shares were settled prior to the filing of this Report and the remaining shares will be settled after the filing date. Under its stock repurchase program, the Company has $298.7 million authorized funds remaining as of the filing date. Purchases under the Company's stock repurchase program are subject to a review of the circumstances in place at the time and will be made from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. This program may be discontinued at any time.