OPERATING LEASES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

NOTE 7: OPERATING LEASES

Rental expense from continuing operations under nonmineral operating leases for the years ended December 31, exclusive of rental payments made under leases of one month or less, is summarized as follows:



in thousands	2013	2012	2011
Operating Leases
Minimum rentals	$ 40,151	$ 36,951	$ 34,701
Contingent rentals (based principally on usage)	44,111	32,705	29,882
Total	$ 84,262	$ 69,656	$ 64,583

Future minimum operating lease payments under all leases with initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year, exclusive of mineral leases, as of December 31, 2013 are payable as follows:



in thousands
Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
2014	$ 28,539
2015	26,903
2016	25,106
2017	22,055
2018	20,129
Thereafter	133,091
Total	$ 255,823

Lease agreements frequently include renewal options and require that we pay for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance expense. Options to purchase are also included in some lease agreements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing.

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