FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash and cash equivalents from our continuing operations consist of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cash	$	19,062	$	112,759
Money market funds		11,862		121
Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted		30,924		112,880
Restricted cash		12,564		97,878
Total cash and cash equivalents	$	43,488	$	210,758

Restricted cash balances as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are comprised of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cash collateral for amounts under:
Credit Agreement	$	—	$	88,000
Letters of credit		12,564		7,376
Funds restricted for legal matter		—		2,502
Total restricted cash	$	12,564	$	97,878

Investments from our continuing operations consist of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
			Gross Unrealized
	Cost		Gain		(Loss)			Fair Value
Short-term investments (available for sale):
U.S. Treasury bills	$	52,202	$	8	$	—		$	52,210
Long-term investments (available for sale):
Municipal bond		7,850		—		(468	)		7,382
Total investments (available for sale)	$	60,052	$	8	$	(468	)	$	59,592
	December 31, 2012
			Gross Unrealized
	Cost		Gain		(Loss)			Fair Value
Short-term investments (available for sale):
U.S. Treasury bills	$	63,879	$	4	$	(7	)	$	63,876
Long-term investments (available for sale):
Municipal bond		7,850		—		(468	)		7,382
Total investments (available for sale)	$	71,729	$	4	$	(475	)	$	71,258

In the table above, unrealized holding losses as of September 30, 2013 relate to short-term investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than one year. The table also includes an unrealized holding loss, greater than one year that relates to our long-term investment in a municipal bond, which is an auction rate security (“ARS”). When evaluating our investment for possible impairment, we review factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition of the investee, and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time that may be sufficient for anticipated recovery in fair value. The unrealized loss attributable to our municipal bond at September 30, 2013 is attributable to the continued lack of activity in the ARS market, exposing this investment to liquidity risk.

Our municipal bond is comprised of debt obligations issued by states, cities, counties, and other governmental entities, which earn federally tax-exempt interest. Our investment in ARS has a stated term to maturity of greater than one year, and as such, we classify our investment in ARS as non-current on our unaudited consolidated balance sheets within other assets. Auctions can “fail” when the number of sellers of the security exceeds the buyers for that particular auction period. In the event that an auction fails, the interest rate resets at a rate based on a formula determined by the individual security. The ARS for which auctions have failed continues to accrue interest and is auctioned on a set interval until the auction succeeds, the issuer calls the security, or it matures. As of September 30, 2013, we have determined this investment is at risk for impairment due to the nature of the liquidity of the market over the past year. Cumulative unrealized losses as of September 30, 2013 amount to $0.5 million and are reflected within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity. We believe this impairment is temporary, as we do not intend to sell the investment and it is unlikely we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis.

Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

As of September 30, 2013, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments (available-for-sale) consist of U.S. Treasury bills that are publicly traded and for which market prices are readily available.

As of September 30, 2013, our investment in a municipal bond is classified as available-for-sale and reflected at fair value. The auction event for this investment has failed for multiple years. The fair value of this security is estimated utilizing a discounted cash flow analysis as of September 30, 2013. This analysis considers, among other items, the collateralization underlying the security investment, the credit worthiness of the counterparty, the timing of expected future cash flows, and the expectation of the next time the security is expected to have a successful auction. This security was also compared, when possible, to other observable market data with similar characteristics.

Investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis subject to the disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 820 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of September 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
U.S. Treasury bills	$	52,210	$	—	$	—	$	52,210
Municipal bond		—		—		7,382		7,382
Totals	$	52,210	$	—	$	7,382	$	59,592

	As of December 31, 2012
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
U.S. Treasury bills	$	63,876	$	—	$	—	$	63,876
Municipal bond		—		—		7,382		7,382
Totals	$	63,876	$	—	$	7,382	$	71,258

The following table presents a rollforward of our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as defined in FASB ASC Topic 820 for the year to date ended September 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

Balance at December 31, 2012	$	7,382
Unrealized gain (loss)		—
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	7,382

Credit Agreement

During the fourth quarter of 2012, we entered into a revolving credit facility pursuant to a Credit Agreement with BMO Harris Bank N.A., in its capacities as the initial lender thereunder and the administrative agent for the lenders which from time to time may be parties to the Credit Agreement. The revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement is scheduled to mature on January 31, 2014. As of September 30, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement.