NET INCOME PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

NET INCOME PER SHARE [Abstract]

NET INCOME PER SHARE

(19)NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted shares for the periods indicated (inthousands):

				Year Ended December 31,
				2014	2013	2012
Shares used in basic earnings per share calculation				49,297	51,338	54,738
	Effect of dilutive securities:
		Stock options		413	417	378
		Restricted stock units		392	489	424
		Performance-based restricted stock units		-	-	-
			Total effects of dilutive securities	805	906	802
Shares used in dilutive earnings per share calculation				50,102	52,244	55,540

For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 0.1 million, 0.1 million and 0.1 million, respectively, of options to purchase shares of common stock were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the exercise price exceeded the value of the shares and the effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, restricted stock units of 0.2 million, 0.2 million, and 0.8 million, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there were no performance-based restricted stock units outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, restricted stock units that vest based on the Company achieving specified operating income performance targets of 0.1 million, 0.1 million and 0.1 million, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because they were determined not to be contingently issuable.