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2. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY (Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |  |
Net sales attributed to New PE Holdco | $ 124,251,000 | $ 124,251,000 | $ 374,967,000 | $ 332,207,000
Net income (loss) attributed to New PE Holdco | $ 1,010,000 | $ 1,010,000 | $ 2,565,000 | $ 16,011,000

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