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Note 9 - Equity Method Investment | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Equity Method Investment [Text Block] | Note 9. Equity Method Investment In May 2011, we acquired a 49.0% interest in TEL for $1.5 million in cash. Additionally, TEL's majority owners were eligible to receive an earn-out of up to $4.5 million for TEL's results through December 31, 2012, of which $1.0 million was earned based on TEL's 2011 results and $2.4 million was earned based on TEL's 2012 results. The earn-out payments increased our investment balance and there are no additional possible earn-outs. TEL is a tractor and trailer equipment leasing company and used equipment reseller. We have not guaranteed any of TEL's debt and have no obligation to provide funding, services, or assets. We have an option to acquire 100% of TEL through May 31, 2016, by purchasing the majority owners' interest based on a multiple of TEL's average earnings before interest and taxes, adjusted for certain items including cash and debt balances as of the acquisition date. Subsequent to May 31, 2016, TEL's majority owners have the option to acquire our interest based on the same terms detailed above. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, we sold tractors and trailers to TEL totaling $3.6 million and received $0.3 million for providing various maintenance services, certain back-office functions, and for miscellaneous equipment. We recognized net deferred gains of $0.1 million representing 49% of the gains on units sold to TEL less any gains previously deferred and recognized when the equipment was subsequently sold to a third party. The deferred gains, totaling $0.9 million at March 31, 2015, are being carried as a reduction in our investment in TEL. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had a receivable from TEL for $2.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively, related to cash disbursements made pursuant to a cash management agreement and related to providing various maintenance services, certain back-office functions, and for miscellaneous equipment. We have accounted for our investment in TEL using the equity method of accounting and thus our financial results include our proportionate share of TEL's 2015 net income through March 31, 2015, or $1.4 million. Our investment in TEL, totaling $13.5 million and $12.2 million, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, is included in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our investment in TEL is comprised of the $4.9 million cash investment noted above and our equity in TEL's earnings since our investment, partially offset by dividends received since our investment for minimum tax withholdings and the abovementioned gains on sales of equipment to TEL. See TEL's summarized financial information below:
(in thousands) |  | As of March 31, 2015 |  |  | As of December 31, 2014 |
Current Assets |  | $ | 9,748 |  |  | $ | 14,525 |
Non-current Assets |  |  | 80,984 |  |  |  | 64,731 |
Current Liabilities |  |  | 5,329 |  |  |  | 16,733 |
Non-current Liabilities |  |  | 65,794 |  |  |  | 45,687 |
Total Equity |  | $ | 19,609 |  |  | $ | 16,836 |
|  | For the three months ended March 31, 2015 |  |  | For the three months ended March 31, 2014 |
Revenue |  | $ | 29,025 |  |  | $ | 17,646 |
Operating Expenses |  |  | 25,552 |  |  |  | 15,536 |
Operating Income |  |  | 3,473 |  |  |  | 2,110 |
Net Income |  | $ | 2,773 |  |  | $ | 1,661 |

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- Definition The entire disclosure for information about equity investment disclosure, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. + References No definition available. + Details
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