Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income

(8) Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March  31,
	2012		2011
Net income	$	8,462	$	450
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (ION)		1,767		3,550
Foreign currency translation adjustments (noncontrolling interest)		7		—
Change in fair value of effective cash flow hedges (net of taxes)		—		(44	)
Equity interest in INOVA Geophysical’s other comprehensive income		348		585
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities		962		(814	)
Total other comprehensive income		3,084		3,277
Comprehensive income		11,546		3,727
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		113		25
Comprehensive income attributable to ION	$	11,659	$	3,752