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Non-operating (loss) income (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Non-operating (loss) income, net [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the components of Non-operating income (loss), net:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016				2015
	(In thousands)
Unrealized gain (loss) on contingent interest derivative on Subordinated Convertible Debentures	$	1,065			$	(7,019	)
Interest income	1,042				259
Other, net	1,014				1,205
Total non-operating income (loss), net	$	3,121			$	(5,555	)

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