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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Financial Instruments

Schedule of notional amount and fair value of derivatives

We estimate the fair value of these derivative instruments consistent with Level 2 measurement principles (see Note 5 - Fair Value Measurements) as follows (in thousands):

		September 30, 2013
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815		Component of		Maturity Dates		Notional Amount			Estimated Fair Value
Foreign currency exchange forwards		Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		October 2013		$	1,840		$	9
Total Derivative Instruments						$	1,840		$	9
		December 31, 2012
Not Designated as Hedges under ASC 815		Component of		Maturity  Dates		Notional Amount			Estimated Fair Value
Foreign currency exchange forwards		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		January 2013		$	9,590		$	244
Total Derivative Instruments						$	9,590		$	244

Schedule of derivative realized net gain (loss) and weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding

		Location of Realized Net (Loss) Gain and Changes in		For the three months ended September 30,						For the nine months ended September 30,
Derivative		the Fair Value of Derivatives		2013			2012			2013			2012
Foreign currency exchange forwards		Other, net		$	(11	)	$	(12	)	$	146		$	(90	)
Weighted average notional amount of derivatives outstanding				$	1,148		$	2,188		$	1,712		$	2,350

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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position.

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