Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures

The following is the supplemental cash flow information for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Interest paid	$	29,758	$	27,743
Income taxes paid	757		904
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Activities:
The following represents the significant increase (decrease) in certain assets and liabilities in connection with our acquisitions:
Debt and interest rate swaps	$	88,845	$	17,982
Financing Activities:
Dividend distributions declared, but not paid	$	34,652	$	34,238