Note 11 - Senior Notes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Senior Notes [Abstract]

Senior Notes

Senior Notes

The carrying value of our senior notes at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was as follows:

(In thousands)		September 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
5.500%	Senior Notes due 2019	$	158,148	$	157,636
5.250%	Senior Notes due 2020	232,500		231,834
7.000%	Senior Notes due 2021	195,682		195,146
4.500%	Senior Notes due 2024	443,181		442,458
	Total Senior Notes	$	1,029,511	$	1,027,074