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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 5 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The Company holds marketable equity securities classified in accordance with the provisions of ASC 320-10. These marketable equity securities are measured at fair value on each reporting date using quoted prices in active markets. Due to the fact that the inputs used to measure the marketable equity securities at fair value are observable, the Company has categorized the fair value measurements of the securities as Level 1 in accordance with ASC 820-10-35. The Company records its investments in these marketable equity securities on the balance sheet as “Other Assets.”

 

The cost, unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company's investments at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

(In thousands) June 30,  December 31,
  2012  2011
Cost$ 3,188 $ 3,188
Gross unrealized losses  -   -
Gross unrealized gains  84   74
Fair value$ 3,272 $ 3,262