EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

EQUITY [Abstract]

EQUITY

Note 12: Equity

Changes in total equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are summarized below:

	Total
in thousands	Equity
Balance at December 31, 2012	$    3,761,062
Net earnings	15,300
Common stock issued
Share-based compensation plans	1,115
Share-based compensation expense	16,789
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	896
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.03 per share)	(3,890)
Other comprehensive income	71,641
Other	(2)
Balance at September 30, 2013	$    3,862,911

There were no shares held in treasury as of September 30, 2013, December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2013, 3,411,416 shares may be repurchased under the current purchase authorization of our Board of Directors.