STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS

3 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2024

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STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND DIVIDENDS

Stock Repurchase Program

In March 2024, our Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for $1.0 billion, which replaced our existing program. During the thirteen weeks ended April 28, 2024, we repurchased 156,899 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $279.04 per share for an aggregate cost of $43.8 million, excluding excise taxes on stock repurchases (net of issuances). As of April 28, 2024, there was $956.2 million remaining under our current stock repurchase program.

During the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2023, we repurchased 2,510,718 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $119.49 per share for an aggregate cost of $300.0 million, excluding excise taxes on stock repurchases (net of issuances) of $2.4 million.

As of April 28, 2024 and April 30, 2023, we held treasury stock of $0.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, that represents the cost of shares available for issuance intended to satisfy future stock-based award settlements in certain foreign jurisdictions.

Stock repurchases under our program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions.

Dividends

In March 2024, our Board of Directors authorized a 26% increase in our quarterly cash dividend, from $0.90 to $1.13 per common share, subject to capital availability. We declared cash dividends of $1.13 and $0.90 per common share during the thirteen weeks ended April 28, 2024 and April 30, 2023, respectively. Our quarterly cash dividend may be limited or terminated at any time.