TIME WARNER CABLE INC. | 2013 | FY | 3


Changes in the Company's common stock from January 1 through December 31 are presented below (in millions):

              2013 2012 2011
Balance at beginning of year  297.7   315.0   348.3
Shares issued under the Company’s equity-based compensation plan  4.2   4.8   4.0
Shares repurchased and retired  (24.0)   (22.1)   (37.3)
Balance at end of year  277.9   297.7   315.0

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