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Common Share Repurchases (Table)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Common Share Repurchases

Share repurchases

		Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2013			2012
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except cost per share)
Number of shares			496			-
Average cost per share		$	37.16		$	-
Total cost		$	18,425		$	-

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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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