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Share-based compensation plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based compensation plans  
Share-based compensation plans

(12) Share-based compensation plans

We have two share-based compensation plans, the 2013 Director Smart Bonus Unit Plan and 2013 Smart Bonus Unit Award Plan. These plans provide for the issuance of a cash bonus for stock appreciation. A Committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors approves all awards that are granted under our share-based compensation plan. We classify the awards as a liability as the value of the award will be settled in cash. The Company awarded 4,700,000 equivalent shares of stock appreciation rights ("SARs") that are remeasured each reporting period and is recognized ratably over the contractual term. The SARs vest over a period of three years and have a contractual term of five years. The liability related to these awards is included in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $339,661 and $-0-, respectively, is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company's consolidated income statements. As of December 31, 2013, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation was $1,534,689, which is expected to be recognized over a three-year period.