Business Combinations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

Our investments in businesses were: (a) $110 in 2013, including no liabilities assumed and debt issued of $30; (b) $6,368 in 2012, including liabilities assumed of $1,868 and $100 debt issued; and (c) $1,527 in 2011, including liabilities assumed of $65 and $500 debt issued.

The net assets of the businesses acquired are accounted for under the acquisition method and were recorded at their fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired was recorded as an increase in goodwill of approximately $1,820 in 2012 (of which $258 is deductible for tax purposes) and $426 in 2011 (all of which is deductible for tax purposes). There were no additions to goodwill in 2013.

The results of operations of acquired businesses have been included in the consolidated statements of operations beginning as of the effective dates of acquisition. The effect of these acquisitions on our consolidated revenues and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011 was not significant.

Investment in Businesses Subsequent to December 31, 2013--Subsequent to December 31, 2013 and through the end of February 2014, we made investments in businesses approximating $2,650, including debt issued of $425.