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Note 8 - Taxes on Income (Tax Benefits) (Detail) - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Income taxes at U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ 23,787 $ 11,117 $ 27,205
Change in the balance of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets allocated to income tax expense 3,714 477 1
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 784 (639) 1,369
Domestic Production Activities Deduction (1,440) (52) (733)
Meals and entertainment 962 570 531
Changes in taxes previously accrued (2,424) 158 (155)
Foreign tax rate differences (4,236) (3,412) (4,335)
Recognition of uncertain tax positions (800) (214) (453)
Total tax provision 17,473 7,565 23,040
Effective tax rate 25.70% 23.80% 29.60%
Transaction Costs [Member]
     
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments 509 574  
Contingent Consideration Reversal [Member]
     
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments (2,869)    
Other Matters [Member]
     
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments $ (514) $ (1,014) $ (390)