Share Repurchase

We periodically repurchase shares of our common stock under a board-authorized repurchase program through a combination of open market transactions, accelerated share repurchase (ASR) arrangements and other privately negotiated transactions with financial institutions.



	Three Months Ended
(millions, except per share data)	May 4, 2019		May 5, 2018
Total number of shares purchased	3.6		6.9
Average price paid per share	$	76.98	$	71.24
Total investment	$	277	$	494

Note: Activity related to the first quarter 2019 and 2018 ASR arrangements described below is omitted because the transactions were not fully settled as of May 4, 2019, and May 5, 2018, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2019, we entered into an ASR to repurchase $275 to $400 million of our common stock under the existing $5 billion share repurchase program. Under the agreement, we paid $400 million and received an initial delivery of 3.0 million shares, which were retired, resulting in a $247 million reduction to Retained Earnings. As of May 4, 2019, $153 million is included as a reduction to Additional Paid-in Capital.

During the first quarter of 2018, we entered into an ASR to repurchase $225 to $425 million of our common stock. Under the agreement, we paid $425 million and received an initial delivery of 2.9 million shares, which were retired, resulting in a $200 million reduction to Retained Earnings. As of May 5, 2018, $225 million was included as a reduction to Additional Paid-in Capital. Upon settlement in the second quarter of 2018, we received an additional 0.2 million shares, which were retired, and $200 million for the remaining amount not settled in shares. In total, we repurchased 3.1 million shares under the ASR for a total cash investment of $225 million ($73.06 per share).