15.	COMMON STOCK REPURCHASES

Stock Repurchase Program

In January 2008, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program ("2008 Program") authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.5 million shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. During 2011, the Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $25.5 million.

On August 25, 2011, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program ("2011 Program") authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.5 million additional shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company can utilize the repurchase program to repurchase shares on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date. Repurchases of common stock are limited under the Company's debt agreements. There have been no shares repurchased under the 2011 Program.

Repurchases Related to Employee Share-based Awards

During 2011 and 2010, 37,695 shares and 70,995 shares, respectively, were tendered by employees related to certain share-based awards. These shares were tendered in satisfaction of the exercise price of stock options and/or to satisfy minimum tax withholding amounts for non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and stock performance awards. Accordingly, these share repurchases are not considered a part of the Company's publicly announced stock repurchase programs.