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Fair Value
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Value [Abstract]  
Fair Value

NOTE 4.  FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or generally unobservable. We primarily apply the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavor to utilize the best available information. Accordingly, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs, which are used to measure fair value, are prioritized through the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). Descriptions of the three levels of the fair value hierarchy are discussed in Note 8. Fair Value to the consolidated financial statements in our 2010 Form 10-K.
 
The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010. Each asset and liability is classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

 
Fair Value as of June 30, 2011
Recurring Fair Value Measures
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Millions
       
Assets:
       
Equity Securities
$21.4
-
-
$21.4
Available-for-sale Securities - Corporate Debt Securities
-
$8.0
-
8.0
Money Market Funds
3.6
-
-
3.6
Total Fair Value of Assets
$25.0
$8.0
 -
$33.0
         
Liabilities:
       
Deferred Compensation
-
$14.6
-
$14.6
Total Fair Value of Liabilities
-
$14.6
-
$14.6
         
Total Net Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)
$25.0
$(6.6)
 -
$18.4


 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2010
Recurring Fair Value Measures
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Millions
       
Assets:
       
Equity Securities
$19.4
-
-
$19.4
Available-for-sale Securities
       
     Corporate Debt Securities
-
$7.5
-
7.5
     Debt Securities Issued by States of the United States (ARS)
-
-
$6.7
6.7
          Total Available-for-sale Securities
-
7.5
6.7
14.2
Money Market Funds
0.8
-
-
0.8
Total Fair Value of Assets
$20.2
$7.5
$6.7
$34.4
         
Liabilities:
       
Deferred Compensation
-
$13.3
-
$13.3
Total Fair Value of Liabilities
-
$13.3
-
$13.3
         
Total Net Fair Value of Assets (Liabilities)
$20.2
$(5.8)
$6.7
$21.1


Recurring Fair Value Measures
Activity in Level 3
Derivatives
Debt Securities
Issued by States
of the United
States (ARS)
Millions
       
Balance as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
-
$0.7
$6.7
$6.7
Redeemed During the Period
-
(0.7)
(6.7)
-
Balance as of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively
-
-
-
$6.7

On January 5, 2011, the remaining $6.7 million of ARS were redeemed at carrying value.

The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the actual date of the event or of the change in circumstances that caused the transfer. For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, there were no transfers in or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. With the exception of the items listed below, the estimated fair value of all financial instruments approximates the carrying amount. The fair value for the items listed below was based on quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments.

Financial Instruments
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Millions
   
Long-Term Debt, Including Current Portion
   
June 30, 2011
$783.6
$807.8
December 31, 2010
$785.0
$796.7