Share Repurchase

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Share Repurchase [Abstract]

Share Repurchase

6. Share Repurchase

On August 3, 2011, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company's common stock. Any purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, subject to market conditions, corporate and legal requirements and other factors. There is no expiration date on the stock repurchase authorization, and the Company is not obligated to acquire any specific number of shares. The Company did not make any repurchases under the Board of Directors' authorization during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.