STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

STOCK-BASED AWARDS

Schedule of stock-based compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense was as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Stock options	$	—	$	3
Restricted stock awards	752		810
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	752	$	813

Summary of restricted stock award activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity during the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
			Weighted Average
			Grant Date
	Units		Fair Value
Outstanding—beginning of year	1,003		$	8.81
Granted at fair value	240		14.68
Vested	(293	)	9.58
Forfeited	(149	)	9.37
Outstanding—end of period	801		$	10.19