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Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

Note 15 Commitments and Contingencies

Leases. Minimum future obligations under all non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

 

         Operating    
    Leases    		  

2015

        $ 33,991       

2016

      27,105       

2017

      21,745       

2018

      17,743       

2019

      14,951       

Thereafter

      44,982       
  

 

 

  

Total minimum lease obligations

        $   160,517       
  

 

 

  

Rent expense for operating leases charged to operations was as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2014      2013      2012  
  

 

 

  

Rent expense

      $ 21,101             $ 15,750             $ 15,254       

The operating lease information includes a variety of properties around the world. These properties are used as manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and sales offices. Lease terms range from one year to 20 years with breaking periods specified in the lease agreements.

Legal Proceedings. We are subject to a variety of investigations, claims, suits and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business, including but not limited to, intellectual property, employment, tort and breach of contract matters. We currently believe that the outcomes of such proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our business, cash flows, financial position, or results of operations. Any legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters and their potential effects may change in the future.