Note 8 - Marketable Securities and Other Investments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

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8. Marketable Securities and Other Investments

At September 30, 2013, the Company’s investment in marketable securities was $88.7 million which includes an aggregate unrealized gain of $43.1 million relating to marketable equity security investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received $10.8 million in proceeds from the sale of certain marketable equity securities. In connection with this transaction, the Company recognized a gain of $5.3 million, which is recorded in Interest, dividends and other investment income on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.