Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Fair values of derivative instruments

The estimated gross fair values of derivative instruments at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, excluding the impact of netting derivative assets and liabilities when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists, were as follows:

	December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
(In thousands)	Foreign currency exchange contracts		Interest rate swap agreements		Foreign currency exchange contracts		Interest rate swap agreements
Assets:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Other current assets	$	73	$	—	$	315	$	—
Total assets	$	73	$	—	$	315	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Accrued liabilities	$	255	$	—	$	321	$	—
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Accrued liabilities		—		1,742		—		251
Other long-term liabilities		—		1,221		—		3,984
Total liabilities	$	255	$	2,963	$	321	$	4,235

Effect of cash flow hedges on the consolidated balance sheets

The following table sets forth the effect of our cash flow hedges on the consolidated balance sheets during the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

(In thousands)	For the Year Ended
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in accumulated OCI, gross of tax effect	$	2,029	$	1,913
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from accumulated OCI to interest expense, gross of tax effect	$	3,303	$	4,736