Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Accounting Policies Stock Option Assumptions (Tables)

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Accounting Policies Stock Option Assumptions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

December 31,
2012

December 31,
2011

December 31,
2010
Expected dividend yield
0.9
%

1.0
%

1.3
%
Expected stock price volatility
46.6
%

44.9
%

45.7
%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate
0.8
%

2.4
%

2.5
%
Expected life of options (years)
4.2


4.6


4.5


The fair value of non-vested shares issued were estimated using the closing market prices for the business day of the grant. The share-based compensation for the non-vested shares is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period. Forfeitures are estimated based on our historical experience, but will be adjusted for future changes in forfeiture experience.

The fair value of the performance shares was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. The share-based compensation for performance shares are recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of performance shares granted.  These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

Year ended

December 31,
2012

December 31,
2011
Expected stock price volatility
40.8
%

47.7
%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate
0.4
%

1.4
%