STOCK-BASED AWARDS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

STOCK-BASED AWARDS

Schedule of stock-based compensation expense

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

	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Stock options	$	—	$	1	$	—	$	3
Restricted stock awards	816		829		1,568		1,640
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	816	$	830	$	1,568	$	1,643

Summary of restricted stock award activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock award activity during the six months ended June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2013
			Weighted Average
			Grant Date
	Units		Fair Value
Outstanding—beginning of year	1,003		$	8.81
Granted at fair value	273		15.96
Vested	(334	)	10.14
Forfeited	(191	)	9.41
Outstanding—end of period	751		$	10.66