Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure (Text Block)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure [Text Block]

Earnings Per Share and Capital Structure

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(7,348	)	$	35,347	$	7,621	$	92,315
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic	39,127			39,472		39,325		39,756
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	—			319		298		286
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted	39,127			39,791		39,623		40,042
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic	$	(0.19	)	$	0.90	$	0.19	$	2.32
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted	$	(0.19	)	$	0.89	$	0.19	$	2.31

Stock-based Awards

For stock-based awards, the dilutive effect is calculated using the treasury stock method. Under this method, the dilutive effect is computed as if the awards were exercised at the beginning of the period (or at time of issuance, if later) and assumes the related proceeds were used to repurchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Related proceeds include the amount the employee must pay upon exercise, future compensation cost associated with the stock award, and the amount of excess tax benefits, if any. Approximately 1.3 million and 1.1 million stock-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and approximately 881,000 and 1.2 million stock-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, because they were anti-dilutive. These stock-based awards could be dilutive in future periods.

Preferred Stock

We have authorized the issuance of 10 million shares of preferred stock with no par value. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the affairs of the corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of any outstanding preferred stock would be entitled to be paid a preferential amount per share to be determined by the Board of Directors prior to any payment to holders of common stock. There was no preferred stock issued or outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Stock Repurchase Plan

On March 8, 2013, the Board authorized a twelve-month repurchase program of up to $50 million in shares of our common stock. From March 8, 2013 through September 30, 2013, we have repurchased 559,000 shares of our common stock, totaling $23.6 million, with $26.4 million remaining under the repurchase program. Repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities laws. Refer to Part II, Item 2: "Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds" for additional information related to our share repurchase program.