Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

7. INCOME TAXES

Our tax charge for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $3.5 million which represents an effective tax rate for this period of 5.3%. The underlying tax rates in our key jurisdictions are 19% in Poland, 20% in Russia, 21% in Ukraine, 16% in Hungary and 35% in the United States. Changes in the Company's uncertain income tax position, excluding the related accrual for interest and penalties, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 relate to reductions, additions for prior and current year tax positions. There were no reductions for prior year tax positions, settlements or lapses in statutes of limitations. As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the uncertain income tax position balance was $6.7 million and $6.4 million, respectively.