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Investment In Unconsolidated Affiliate (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Investment In Unconsolidated Affiliate

Condensed Statement Of Operations Of LSV

		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2011				2010
Revenues		$	67,230			$	68,979
Net income			58,358				61,032

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2011				2010
Revenues		$	228,380			$	199,999
Net income			200,322				175,645

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