COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

6 COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, 41,817,032 shares and 41,666,606 shares, respectively, of common stock were issued and outstanding.

• Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Repurchase Plan

        The Company has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRIP Plan). Under the DRIP Plan, stockholders may reinvest dividends to purchase additional Company common stock without commission fees. The Plan also allows existing stockholders and other interested investors to purchase Company common stock through the transfer agent up to certain limits. The Company's transfer agent operates the DRIP Plan and purchases shares on the open market to provide shares for the Plan.