Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,065	$ 70,727
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,100 in 2011 and $8,673 in 2010	48,221	53,890
Prepaid expenses and other assets	69,326	170,713
Rental merchandise, net
On rent	766,425	655,248
Held for rent	186,768	181,606
Merchandise held for installment sale	4,097	5,417
Property assets, net	287,621	224,639
Goodwill, net	1,339,125	1,320,467
Other intangible assets, net	11,730	5,624
Total Assets	2,801,378	2,688,331
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - trade	105,064	126,051
Accrued liabilities	298,719	288,415
Deferred income taxes	297,711	218,952
Senior debt	440,675	401,114
Senior notes	300,000	300,000
Total Liabilities	1,442,169	1,334,532
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $.01 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 107,799,899 and 105,990,704 shares issued in 2011 and 2010, respectively	1,077	1,060
Additional paid-in capital	757,933	712,600
Retained earnings	1,669,389	1,541,168
Treasury stock, 48,697,852 and 42,845,444 shares at cost in 2011 and 2010, respectively	(1,068,443)	(904,274)
Cumulative translation adjustment	(747)	3,245
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,359,209	1,353,799
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 2,801,378	$ 2,688,331