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DIVIDENDS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
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DIVIDENDS | 10. DIVIDENDS In March 2012, the Board declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share. This dividend was paid in cash on April 9, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 30, 2012. In December 2012, the Board declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per common share. This dividend was paid in cash on December 28, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2012. The Company currently intends to retain future earnings to finance the growth, development and expansion of its business and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will depend on its financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, any legal or contractual restrictions on the payment of dividends and other factors the Board deems relevant.

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