Accounting for Derivatives (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting for Derivatives

Effect of derivative instruments on consolidated financial position

The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on our consolidated financial position and results of operations (in thousands):

	December 31, 2014
	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate hedges	Intangible and other assets, net	$	712
Interest rate hedges	Current portion of interest rate swaps	(4,958		)
Interest rate hedges	Other long-term liabilities	(150		)
Total derivatives		$	(4,396	)

	December 31, 2013
	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Asset (Liability)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate hedges	Intangible and other assets, net	$	322
Interest rate hedges	Current portion of interest rate swaps	(3,374		)
Total derivatives		$	(3,052	)

Effect of derivative instruments on results of operations

The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on our consolidated financial position and results of operations (in thousands):

	Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives			Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss)	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss)
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
Interest rate hedges
Year Ended December 31, 2014	$	(5,879	)	Interest expense	$	(4,794	)
Year Ended December 31, 2013	$	3,057		Interest expense	$	(4,684	)
Year Ended December 31, 2012	$	(5,542	)	Interest expense	$	(4,761	)