CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE [Text Block]

. CONVERTIBLE DEBT CONVERSION CHARGE

In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of its 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes). The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with the exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.