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CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES

NOTE 3. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES

        Cash and cash equivalents include bank demand deposits, certificates of deposit, investments in debt securities with maturities of three months or less when purchased, and an interest in money market funds which invest primarily in US government obligations. Investments in marketable securities consist of equity securities and corporate or government debt securities that have a readily ascertainable market value and are readily marketable. We report these investments at fair value. We designate all cash equivalents and marketable securities as available-for-sale, with unrealized gains and losses included as a component of equity.

        The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities (in thousands):

 
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value  

At March 31, 2012

                         

Money market funds

  $ 1,437   $   $   $ 1,437  

U.S. corporate debt securities

    36,922     1         36,923  

Debt securities issued by U.S. government and U.S. government agencies

    72,461     6     (5 )   72,462  

Marketable equity securities

    2,687     1,001         3,688  
                   

Total

  $ 113,507   $ 1,008   $ (5 ) $ 114,510  
                   

At December 31, 2011

                         

Money market funds

  $ 4,469   $   $   $ 4,469  

U.S. corporate debt securities

    32,830         (1 )   32,829  

Debt securities issued by U.S. government and U.S. government agencies

    72,901     14     (2 )   72,913  

Marketable equity securities

    2,726         (907 )   1,819  
                   

Total

  $ 112,926   $ 14   $ (910 ) $ 112,030  
                   

        The available-for-sale securities are classified on the balance sheet as follows (in thousands):

 
  Fair Value  
 
  March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011  

Amounts included in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 23,042   $ 23,767  

Marketable securities, current

    87,780     86,444  

Marketable securities, non-current

    3,688     1,819  
           

Total

  $ 114,510   $ 112,030  
           

        At March 31, 2012, all of our debt securities were due in one year or less based on their contractual maturities.

        In the three month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, realized gains and losses calculated using the specific identification method were immaterial.

        We evaluate investments with unrealized losses to determine if the losses are other than temporary. In making this determination, we consider the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers, the magnitude of the losses compared to the investments' amortized cost, changes in the credit quality of the issuer, the length of time the investments have been in an unrealized loss position, and whether it is more likely than not that we will hold the investment for a period of time sufficient for a recovery of our cost basis.

Equity Investments

        Equity investments in securities without readily determinable fair value, which consist of investments in privately held companies, are carried at cost. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we held one such non-marketable security with a carrying amount of $500,000. This investment is included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We periodically review this investment and evaluate whether an impairment has occurred. We monitor the liquidity and financing activities of the issuer of this security and evaluate, among other factors, the financial condition and business outlook of the issuer, including key operational and cash flow metrics and current market conditions, as well as our intent and ability to retain the investment. We believe this equity investment continues to be realizable.