v2.4.1.9
FAIR VALUE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following is a listing of our assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis and where they are classified within the hierarchy as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
 
$
44,853

 
$

 
$
44,853

 
$


 
 
 
 
Fair Value at Reporting Date Using
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate bonds
 
$
21,288

 
$

 
$
21,288

 
$

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying Value
 
Fair Value
Long-term debt
 
$
150,000

 
$
140,000

 
$
150,000

 
$
138,000