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Stock Repurchase Program | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Repurchase Program | NOTE 11: Stock Repurchase Program In April 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had repurchased a total of 1,375,875 shares at a cost of $30,000,000 under this program. In November 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $80,000,000 of the Company’s common stock to help reduce share dilution associated with equity incentive plans. This new authorization will commence once the Company completes the $50,000,000 program noted above. The Company did not purchase any additional shares under these programs during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012. The Company may repurchase shares under these programs in future periods depending upon a variety of factors, including, among other things, stock price levels, share availability, and cash reserve requirements.

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