Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Estimated Fair Value of Outstanding Debt Balances

The estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding debt balances (including current portion) as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is set forth below (in thousands):

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Value		Value		Value		Value
Borrowings under credit agreement:
Term loan facility	$	85,000	$	85,000	$	92,500	$	92,500
4.97% Series A Senior Notes		300,000		319,834		300,000		304,293
4.27% Series B Senior Notes		300,000		304,893		300,000		286,772
Total debt	$	685,000	$	709,727	$	692,500	$	683,565

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities.

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