Item 8.01 Other Events

On April 24, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the approval of a stock repurchase program. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may purchase up to 100 million shares of its outstanding Common Stock from time to time in conformity with the provisions of Rule 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares under the stock repurchase program.

The information disclosed under this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The Exhibits listed below are furnished as Exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release issued April 24, 2012