BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]

Estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2012 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):

Cash	$	12,374
Accounts Receivable, net		34,949
Inventory		4,051
Property and equipment		34,889
Goodwill and intangibles		75,489
Other assets		2,698
Assets acquired		164,450
Current liabilities assumed		(26,293	)
Non-current liabilities assumed		(15,296	)
Net assets acquired	$	122,861

Pro forma unaudited results of operations

The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2012 were consummated as of January 1, 2012 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Net sales	$	290,097	$	292,868
Net income	$	13,232	$	14,008
Per share data
Basic earnings	$	0.92	$	0.98
Diluted earnings	$	0.87	$	0.92