Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for offices and laboratory facilities, in effect at December 31, 2012 are as follows:

Year Ending December 31,

2013	$	30,242
2014	$	21,520
2015	$	18,339
2016	$	13,454
2017	$	10,738
2018 and beyond	$	67,376

Operating lease rental expense aggregated $38.6 million, $35.1 million and $35.6 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Covance is party to lawsuits and administrative proceedings incidental to the normal course of its business. Covance does not believe that any liabilities related to such lawsuits or proceedings will have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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