SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

NOTE 16: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental information referable to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is summarized below:

in thousands	2014	2013	2012
Cash Payments
Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized)	$      241,841	$      196,794	$     207,745
Income taxes	79,862	30,938	20,374
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Accrued liabilities for purchases of property,
plant & equipment	$        17,120	$        18,864	$         9,627
Amounts referable to business acquisitions
Liabilities assumed	26,622	232	0
Fair value of noncash assets and liabilities exchanged	2,414	0	0
Fair value of equity consideration	45,185	0	0