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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Number of acquired common stock shares |  | 177,100 | 275,900
Number of converted redeemable preference shares | 13 | 37 | 36
Common Stock Shares |  |  |
Number of converted redeemable preference shares | 13 | 37 | 36
Capital in Excess of Par Value |  |  |
Number of converted redeemable preference shares | 13 | 37 | 36
Treasury Stock - Common |  |  |
Number of acquired common stock shares |  | 177,100 | 275,900

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