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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]  
Weighted-average assumptions used for options granted
The estimated fair value of each option award granted was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  The following weighted-average assumptions were used for the options granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
 
 
2013
2012
Risk-free interest rate
0.72%
 
0.9%
 
     
Expected volatility
106%
 
102%
 
     
Dividend yield
0%
0%
Expected option term
5 years
5 years
 
Stock option activity
A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of June 30, 2013 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2013 are as follows:

 
Weighted
average
 Exercise
 Price
Weighted
 average
 remaining
contractual
 term (in years)
Aggregate
 Intrinsic
 Value
 
Options
Outstanding
       
at beginning of period
495,517
$9.33
   
Granted
44,217
10.62
   
Exercised
(20,000)
8.20
   
Forfeited
(35,000)
8.20
   
Outstanding and vested
       
at end of period
484,734
$9.58
2.78
$993,916