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Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
A hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is in place that distinguishes market data between observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions by the reporting entity.
The hierarchy is intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Three levels within the hierarchy may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs include data points that are observable such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: Inputs are generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect an entity’s own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the fair value hierarchy utilized to determine such fair values is as follows at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (in thousands):
 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total Fair
Value at
September 30,
2013
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Certificates of deposit
$
8,743

 
$
8,743

 
$

 
$

     Treasury bills
7,499

 
7,499

 

 

Total marketable securities
16,242

 
16,242

 

 

     Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
6

 

 
6

 

Total assets
$
16,248

 
$
16,242

 
$
6

 
$

 
 

 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total Fair
Value at
December 31,
2012
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Certificates of deposit
$
6,499

 
$
6,499

 
$

 
$

     Treasury bills
14,997

 
14,997

 

 

Total assets
$
21,496

 
$
21,496

 
$

 
$

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
$
8

 
$

 
$
8

 
$

Total liabilities
$
8

 
$

 
$
8

 
$


Marketable securities are classified as Level 1 in the above table and are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices. The Company uses quoted market prices as all of the certificates of deposit and treasury bills have maturity dates within one year from the Company’s date of purchase and trade in active markets.
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are classified as Level 2 in the above table and are carried at fair value based on significant other observable market inputs, in this case, quoted foreign currency exchange rates. Such valuation represents the amount the Company would receive or pay to terminate the forward exchange contracts at the reporting date.