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Common Share Repurchases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Equity Abstract

Common Share Repurchases

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2011			2010
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except cost per share)
Number of shares		1,276			970
Average cost per share	$	48.82		$	41.79
Total cost	$	62,294		$	40,520

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Description of share repurchases made under authorized share repurchase programs and discloses (a) the number of shares repurchased, (b) the average cost per share and (c.) the total dollar amount paid for year to date purchases for each of the shares purchased.

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