STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]

Changes In Share Of Common Stock [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the changes in shares of common stock outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and

2022:

Total Number of Shares

2024

2023

2022

Common stock outstanding, beginning of year

169,302,812

182,709,059

201,826,505

Common stock repurchased

(1)

(5,985,332)

(14,340,453)

(19,619,178)

Common stock reissued under stock-based compensation plan

566,293

997,339

516,840

Restricted stock forfeited

(14,896)

(63,133)

(15,108)

Common stock outstanding, end of year

163,868,877

169,302,812

182,709,059

(1)

For 2024, 2023 and 2022, includes

138,460

;

289,623

 and

205,807

 shares, respectively, of common stock surrendered to cover plan participants' payroll and income taxes.

Changes In Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]

The following table shows the changes in shares of treasury stock for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:

Total Number of Shares

2024

2023

2022

Treasury stock, beginning of year

54,360,304

40,954,057

21,836,611

Common stock repurchased

5,985,332

14,340,453

19,619,178

Common stock reissued under stock-based compensation plan

(566,293)

(997,339)

(516,840)

Restricted stock forfeited

14,896

63,133

15,108

Treasury stock, end of year

59,794,239

54,360,304

40,954,057