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Common Stock
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Common Stock [Abstract]  
Common Stock

Note 15 – Common Stock

Common Stock Issuance

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we issued 160,643 and 125,209, respectively, of Class A Nonvoting shares to an executive employee associated with his prior years’ stock grants. 

Common Stock Buyback

On May 16, 2014, the Company's board of directors authorized management, at its discretion, to spend from time to time up to an aggregate of $10.0 million to acquire shares of Reading’s Common Stock. This approved stock repurchase plan supersedes and effectively cancels the program that was approved by the board on May 14, 2004, which allowed management to purchase up to 350,000 shares of Reading’s Common Stock.

The repurchase program allows Reading to repurchase its shares from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission on the open market, in block trades and in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors.  All purchases are subject to the availability of shares at prices that are acceptable to Reading, and accordingly, no assurances can be given as to the timing or number of shares that may ultimately be acquired pursuant to this authorization.

Under this approved buyback program, the company has repurchased $5.9 million worth of common stock.  This leaves $4.1 million available for repurchase as of March 31, 2015.