Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

19. Subsequent Events

On July 12, 2011, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate contract with a notional amount of $350.0 million and a settlement date of September 30, 2011 whereby the Company will pay fixed interest and will receive floating rate interest based on LIBOR through the termination date of September 30, 2021. This contract was entered into in anticipation of the expected issuance of new debt during the third quarter of 2011 and is designed to lock in the market interest rate as of July 12, 2011.