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CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Notes)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Text Block]
22. CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE

Convertible debt conversion charge consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Convertible debt conversion charge
$
—

 
$
(7,273
)
 
$
—


In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of its 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes). The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with the exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.