Income Taxes

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Note 3 — Income Taxes

The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions.  The Company remains subject to examination by U.S. federal and state and foreign tax authorities for the years 2008 through 2011.  Certain foreign jurisdictions are subject to examinations for the years 2005 through 2011. During first quarter 2012, the Company effectively settled a state tax examination resulting in a reduction in the provision for income taxes and an increase in net earnings of $927 in first quarter 2012.