Note 8 - Marketable Securities and Other Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]

8. Marketable Securities and Other Investments

At March 31, 2015, the Company’s investment in marketable securities was $105.3 million, which includes an aggregate unrealized gain of $61.9 million relating to marketable equity security investments. During April 2015, the Company sold 6.4 million shares of its Supervalu Inc. common stock for an aggregate price of $58.6 million. As a result of this transaction, the Company will recognize a realized gain of approximately $32.4 million during the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.