Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(In thousands)	2011			2010			2009
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Returns:
Balance at beginning of year	$	4,311		$	5,077		$	7,319
Charged to costs and expenses		1,888			1,403			996
Charged to other accounts (1)		(91	)		(200	)		257
Deductions (2)		(1,279	)		(1,969	)		(3,495	)
Balance at end of year	$	4,829		$	4,311		$	5,077
Inventory Reserves:
Balance at beginning of year	$	3,693		$	3,997		$	5,127
Charged to costs and expenses		4,212			3,462			2,674
Charged to other accounts (1)		(102	)		(263	)		173
Deductions (3)		(3,630	)		(3,503	)		(3,977	)
Balance at end of year	$	4,173		$	3,693		$	3,997
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets:
Balance at beginning of year	$	9,170		$	9,131		$	9,303
Charged to other accounts (4)		(5,941	)		39			(172	)
Balance at end of year	$	3,229		$	9,170		$	9,131

(1) Primarily includes impact from foreign currency fluctuations.

(2) Includes accounts determined to be uncollectible and charged against reserves, net of collections on accounts previously charged against reserves.

(3) Includes inventory identified as excess, slow moving or obsolete and charged against reserves.

(4) Includes a valuation allowance decreased in 2011 due to results of operations and an intercompany transaction that had no impact on 2011 Net Earnings. Prior years were primarily the impact from foreign currency fluctuations.

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.