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Investment in Other Companies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Investment in Other Companies 
Investment in Other Companies

Note I — Investment in Other Companies

 

As of September 30, 2011, the Company’s investment balance in Trip and Air Mekong was $38.5 million.  These investments were recorded as an “Other asset” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company accounts for its interest in Trip and Air Mekong using the equity method of accounting. The Company records its equity in Trip’s and Air Mekong’s earnings and losses on a one-quarter lag. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company’s aggregate portion of losses attributable to its investments in Trip and Air Mekong was $8.5 million (pre-tax).