FAIR VALUE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

The fair values are estimated using market information and what the Company believes to be appropriate valuation methodologies under GAAP:



	December 31, 2014								December 31, 2013
(in thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value						Carrying Amount		Fair Value
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3				Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

Cash and cash equivalents	$	161,361	$	161,361	$	—	$	—	$	130,324	$	130,324	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	3,022		3,022		—		—		1,620		1,620		—		—
Long-term debt	591,543		—		467,319		—		396,503		—		396,503		—

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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