Commitments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COMMITMENTS

Leases

We have entered into various operating lease agreements. Total rent expense, primarily for office space, was $3.4 million, $2.9 million, and $2.7 million in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Minimum future rental payments for operating leases as of December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):



2012	$	3,003
2013	1,134
2014	657
2015	329
2016	173
Thereafter	—

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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