Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) today also announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $2 billion of common stock. The new share repurchase program begins Feb. 18 and replaces the previous program. The timing and number of shares to be repurchased will depend on factors such as the share price, economic and market conditions, and corporate and regulatory requirements. The share repurchase program may be suspended, amended, or discontinued at any time.