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Stockholders' Equity
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity
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Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 25, 2011, the Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $200,000 of its outstanding common stock from time to time in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or through other appropriate means. The timing and quantity of any shares repurchased will depend upon a variety of factors, including business conditions, stock market conditions and business development activities, including, but not limited to, merger and acquisition opportunities. These repurchases may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company has repurchased approximately 1,770,000 shares of common stock for approximately $52,000 pursuant to the program since its adoption.

During 2016, the Company repurchased 44,798 shares of its common stock for $1,545 at an average price of $34.50 per share. During 2015, the Company repurchased 369,133 shares of its common stock for $13,294 at an average price of $36.01 per share.

Cash Dividends

Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and if they are declared by the Company’s board of directors. During 2016, the Company’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share during the first, second, third and fourth quarters, which totaled $36,361. During 2015, the Company’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.165 per share during the first quarter of 2015 and a cash dividend of $0.17 per share during the second, third and fourth quarters of 2015, which totaled $35,969.

Future dividend declarations, if any, as well as the record and payment dates for such dividends, are subject to the final determination of the Company’s board of directors.

On February 13, 2017, the Company’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share to be paid on March 10, 2017 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2017.