Derivative Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

11.DerivativeInstruments

Weareexposedtovariousmarketrisks,includingthepotentiallossarisingfromadversechangesininterestrates.Wemayelecttousefinancialderivativeinstrumentstohedgeinterestrateexposure.Thesedecisionsareprincipallybasedonourpolicytomanage the general trend in interest rates at the applicable dates and our perception of the future volatility of interest rates. In addition, non-U.S. investments expose us to the potential losses associated with adverse changes in foreign currency to U.S. Dollar exchange rates. We elected to manage this risk through the use of a forward exchange contract and issuing debt in the foreign currency.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

For instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”), and reclassified into earnings in the same period, or periods, during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2012, we had one interest rate swap for a total aggregate notional amount of $11,905,000. The swap hedges interest payments associated with long-term LIBOR based borrowings and matures on December 31, 2013. Approximately $1,973,000 of losses, which are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months.

Foreign Currency Hedges

For instruments that are designated and qualify as net investment hedges, the variability in the foreign currency to U.S. dollar of the instrument is recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment component of OCI.  The balance of the cumulative translation adjustment will be reclassified to earnings when the hedged investment is sold or substantially liquidated. On February 15, 2012, we entered into a forward exchange contract to purchase $250,000,000 Canadian Dollars at a fixed rate in the future.  The forward contract was used to limit exposure to fluctuations in the Canadian Dollar to U.S. Dollar exchange rate associated with our initial cash investment funded for the Chartwell transaction.  On May 3, 2012, this forward exchange contract was settled for a gain of $2,772,000, which was reflected on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and the proceeds were used to fund our investment.    On May 3, 2012, we also entered into a forward contract to sell $250,000,000 Canadian dollars at a fixed rate on July 31, 2012 to hedge our net investment. We settled the forward contract on July 31, 2012 with the net loss reflected in OCI. Upon settlement of the forward contract we entered into a $250,000,000 Canadian Dollar term loan which has been designated as a net investment hedge of our Chartwell investment and changes in fair value are reported in OCI as no ineffectiveness is anticipated.

On August 30, 2012, we entered into two cross currency swaps to purchase £125,000,000.  The swaps were used to limit exposure to fluctuations in the Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar exchange rate associated with our initial cash investment funded for the Sunrise transaction discussed in Note 21. The cross currency swaps have been designated as a net investment hedge, and changes in fair value are reported in OCI as no ineffectiveness is anticipated.

On September 17, 2012, we entered into two forward exchange contracts to purchase $14,000,000 Canadian Dollars and £23,000,000 at a fixed rate in the future.  The forward contracts were used to limit exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency associated with future international transactions.

The following presents the impact of derivative instruments on the statement of comprehensive income and OCI for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

		Year Ended
	Location	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap recognized in OCI (effective portion)	OCI	$	3,200	$	3,189	$	(10,307)
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	Interest expense		(1,596)		1,781		(2,244)
Gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts recognized in income	Realized gain		1,921		0		0
Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps recognized in income	Realized loss		(96)		0		0
Gain (loss) on forward exchange contracts designated as net investment hedge recognized in OCI	OCI		(5,134)		0		0