Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Share Repurchases [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Stockholders' Equity

In September, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a program to repurchase 15.4 million shares, adjusted for stock splits, of the Company’s common stock in open market or negotiated transactions using available cash, cash equivalents and investments which was subsequently amended in February 2012.  Approximately 3.2 million shares remain authorized for repurchase under the program as of March 31, 2013. There were no shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The authorization remains open at March 31, 2013 and has no expiration date. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.  

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors declared regular quarterly dividends totaling $1.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively.  Future payment of cash dividends and the amount of such dividends will depend upon financial conditions, results of operations, cash requirements, tax treatment, and certain corporate law requirements, as well as factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.