ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Note 10    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Comprehensive income is defined as a change in equity of a company during a period, from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The primary difference between net income (loss) and comprehensive income for the Company arises from foreign currency translation adjustments, actuarial gains related to defined benefit pension plans and net unrealized gains (losses) on investments. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2011 and 2010, net of tax, are as follows:

	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency translation	$	7,725	$	14,588
Actuarial gains related to defined benefit pension plans		1,712		1,909
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments		11		(168	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	9,448	$	16,329