BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]

Estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2012 and 2013 in connection with the acquisitions described above (in thousands):

Cash	$	12,374
Accounts Receivable, net		50,385
Inventory		10,985
Property and equipment		38,230
Goodwill and intangibles		120,817
Other assets		3,402
Assets acquired		236,193
Current liabilities assumed		(47,243	)
Non-current liabilities assumed		(20,987	)
Net assets acquired	$	167,963

Pro forma unaudited results of operations

The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the acquisition of businesses completed in 2013 and 2012 were consummated as of January 1, 2012 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net sales	$	312,326	$	313,222	$	625,464	$	625,734
Net income	$	13,834	$	12,902	$	27,781	$	26,275
Per share data
Basic earnings	$	0.96	$	0.89	$	1.92	$	1.82
Diluted earnings	$	0.91	$	0.85	$	1.82	$	1.73