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Forward Equity Sale Agreements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Forward Equity Sale Agreements
Forward Equity Sale Agreements	5.     Forward Equity Sale Agreements         In August 2012, the Company amended its forward equity agreement to increase the shares of common stock it may sell to an aggregate of $400.0 million. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company entered into contracts to sell a notional amount of $136.8 million at an average share price of $121.19. In October 2012, the Company entered into contracts to sell an additional notional amount of $10.4 million at an average share price of $123.88. The Company has the ability to settle the contracts either by delivering shares of common stock and receiving cash or net settling for cash or shares of common stock. All contracts remain outstanding.

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