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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.

For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                   Other Changes        
            Additions      Increase (Decrease)        

Description

    Balance at
beginning
of period		      Charged to
costs and
expenses		      Charged
to other
accounts		      Cumulative
translation
adjustment		     Other     Balance
at end
of period		  

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

    $ 6,225       $ 596       $ —         $ (267 )    $ (620 )(1)    $ 5,934   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

For the year ended December 31, 2010:

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

    $ 6,738       $ 463       $ —         $ (236 )    $ (740 )(1)    $ 6,225   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

For the year ended December 31, 2009:

                

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

    $ 5,701       $ 1,383       $ —         $ 224      $ (570 )(1)    $ 6,738   
  

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

(1) 

Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.