Note 7 - Stockholders’ Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

(7)           Stockholders’ Equity

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued approximately 2.1 million shares of common stock, with a fair value of $45.4 million, to fund the stock consideration of the acquisitions completed in 2011.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued approximately 275,000 shares of common stock to settle stock options exercised during the period.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued approximately 12,000 shares of common stock to settle warrants exercised during the period.

On April 14, 2011, the Company issued approximately 6,900 shares of common stock with an estimated fair value of $107,000 to an outside consultant as compensation for services to be provided during the year.  The Company will record the expense related to these awards in selling, general and administrative expenses over the two-year service period.