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Cash Dividend Distribution (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Feb. 17, 2012
Cash Dividend Distribution (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Cash Dividend Distribution | $ 4.8 | $ 3.5 |
Cash dividend distribution, per share |  | $ 0.08 |
Cash dividend approved |  |  | $ 4.8

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