Equity Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Equity Transactions

10. Equity Transactions

In September 2013, the Company issued 1.3 million shares of common stock in a public offering for net proceeds of $191.8 million after underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses, pursuant to an already effective shelf registration statement.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, pursuant to the Company’s initial share repurchase program implemented in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased 105,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $187.61 per share plus transaction costs for a total cost of approximately $19.7 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 90,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $99.30 per share for a total cost of approximately $8.9 million under the initial share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has repurchased a total of 350,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $106.92 per share plus transaction costs for a total cost of $37.4 million completing the initial share repurchase program.

In May 2013, the Company’s board of directors authorized an extension of its share repurchase program to permit the purchase of an additional 350,000 shares of common stock prior to May 21, 2016. At December 31, 2013, there were 350,000 shares of common stock remaining authorized for repurchase under the extended share repurchase program.