Stock-Based Compensation Expenses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Stock-Based Compensation Expenses [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation Expenses

11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSES

The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation expenses included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Cost of goods sold	$	2,234		$	2,728		$	7,765		$	8,548
Research and development expenses		18,389			20,946			54,529			62,536
Selling, general and administrative expenses		25,897			28,128			83,821			75,606
Stock-based compensation expenses included in total costs and expenses		46,520			51,802			146,115			146,690
Income tax effect		(11,299	)		(13,990	)		(36,365	)		(40,070	)
Stock-based compensation expenses included in net income	$	35,221		$	37,812		$	109,750		$	106,620