Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

15,226

Beginning Balance

$ 62.46

Vested

$ 64.68

Granted

$ 69.53

$ 66.36

$ 56.33

Reinvested Dividends

Forfeited / Expired

$ 62.20

Ending Balance

$ 62.98

$ 62.46

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

$ 62.90

Nonvested at December 31, 2011

1.62

Nonvested at December 31, 2011

1.60

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

$ 1,159

$ 1,114

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