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Dec. 31, 2011
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Feb. 17, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Trading Symbol | FCN | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | FTI CONSULTING INC | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000887936 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 1.4 | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 41,601,520 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Amounts billed to clients, such as retainers, in advance of work being performed. No definition available.
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Long term debt, net of discounts and premiums, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount included in cost of uncompleted contracts in excess of related billings, or unbilled accounts receivable, which is expected to be collected within a year within one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) from the date of the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Obligation related to long-term debt (excluding convertible debt) and capital leases, the portion which is due in one year or less in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 75,000 | 75,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 41,484 | 46,144 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 41,484 | 46,144 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Revenues | $ 390,713 | $ 413,802 | $ 400,437 | $ 361,816 | $ 356,248 | $ 346,140 | $ 349,033 | $ 350,040 | $ 1,566,768 | $ 1,401,461 | $ 1,399,946 | |||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Direct cost of revenues | 233,005 | 249,975 | 250,844 | 223,084 | 207,959 | 206,831 | 211,635 | 199,174 | 956,908 | 825,599 | 772,191 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 92,932 | 97,618 | 94,442 | 88,303 | 88,222 | 85,936 | 82,514 | 84,567 | 373,295 | 341,239 | 344,871 | |||||
| Special charges | 15,212 | 21,775 | 29,356 | 15,212 | 51,131 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (9,004) | 944 | 799 | 796 | 1,011 | 179 | (6,465) | 1,190 | ||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 5,576 | 5,843 | 5,498 | 5,454 | 5,681 | 6,286 | 5,852 | 6,091 | 22,371 | 23,910 | 24,701 | |||||
| Costs and expenses, total | 322,509 | 354,380 | 366,795 | 317,637 | 324,648 | 299,232 | 300,001 | 319,188 | 1,361,321 | 1,243,069 | 1,141,763 | |||||
| Operating income | 68,204 | 59,422 | 33,642 | 44,179 | 31,600 | 46,908 | 49,032 | 30,852 | 205,447 | 158,392 | 258,183 | |||||
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| Interest income and other | 895 | 486 | 2,923 | 2,000 | (317) | 2,527 | (141) | 2,354 | 6,304 | [1] | 4,423 | [1] | 8,408 | [1] | ||
| Interest expense | (14,495) | (14,319) | (14,500) | (15,310) | (15,663) | (11,904) | (11,378) | (11,318) | (58,624) | (50,263) | (44,923) | |||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (5,161) | (5,161) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), total | (52,320) | (51,001) | (36,515) | |||||||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 54,604 | 45,589 | 22,065 | 30,869 | 15,620 | 32,370 | 37,513 | 21,888 | 153,127 | 107,391 | 221,668 | |||||
| Income tax provision | 14,723 | 16,150 | 6,740 | 11,611 | 6,765 | 12,206 | 14,161 | 8,275 | 49,224 | 41,407 | 81,825 | |||||
| Net income | $ 39,881 | $ 29,439 | $ 15,325 | $ 19,258 | $ 8,855 | $ 20,164 | $ 23,352 | $ 13,613 | $ 103,903 | $ 65,984 | $ 139,843 | |||||
| Earnings per common share-basic | $ 1.00 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.30 | $ 2.53 | $ 1.45 | $ 2.80 | |||||
| Earnings per common share-diluted | $ 0.93 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.28 | $ 2.39 | $ 1.38 | $ 2.63 | |||||
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest income and other income recognized during the period. Included in this element is interest derived from investments in debt securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other investments which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money and other income from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The value of stock issued pursuant to acquisitions and post-acquisition adjustments to initial stock valuations. No definition available.
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Market value of stock units issued under incentive compensation plans. No definition available.
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Adjustment to additional paid in capital resulting from the recognition of convertible debt instruments as two separate components - a debt component and an equity component. This bifurcation may result in a basis difference associated with the liability component that represents a temporary difference for purposes of applying accounting for income taxes. The initial recognition of deferred taxes for the tax effect of that temporary difference is as an adjustment to additional paid in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of stock issued during the period pursuant to acquisitions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued during the period related to Restricted Stock Awards, net of any shares forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock related to Restricted Stock Awards issued during the period, net of the stock value of such awards forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statement Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Cumulative translation adjustment, tax benefit | $ 1,568 | $ 1,484 | $ 1,483 |
| Exercise of options, income tax benefit | $ 846 | $ 227 | $ 5,307 |
| Restricted share grants, settled shares | 119 | 106 | 71 |
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Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax effect of the adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares related to Restricted Stock Award forfeited during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets, combined with the amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, to fair value. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. No definition available.
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Net change during the period in billings in excess of services provided. No definition available.
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Issuance of stock units under incentive compensation plans. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate net amount of depreciation, amortization, and accretion recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified equity-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for taxes based on the reporting entity's earnings or attributable to the entity's income earning process (business presence) within a given jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of amounts due within one year (or one business cycle) from note holders for outstanding loans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets,or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value of notes issued in noncash investing and financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest paid other than in cash for example by issuing additional debt securities. As a noncash item, it is added to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for securities or other assets acquired, which qualify for treatment as an investing activity and are to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow provided by derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as financing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes proceeds from (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders to acquire the entity's shares under incentive and share awards other than stock option exercises. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale, maturity and collection of all investments such as debt, security and so forth during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instruments that either represent a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes repayments of (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value of stock issued in noncash financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
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| Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
| Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business FTI Consulting, Inc. including its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company." "we," "our" or "FTI Consulting"), is a leading global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value. Our experienced teams of professionals include many individuals who are widely recognized as experts in their respective fields. We believe clients retain us because of our recognized expertise and capabilities in highly specialized areas as well as our reputation for satisfying our clients' needs. We operate through five business segments: Corporate Finance/Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology and Strategic Communications. Accounting Principles Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FTI Consulting and all of our subsidiaries that we control or variable interest entities for which we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Foreign Currency Results of operations for our non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated from the designated functional currency to the reporting currency of the U.S. dollar. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for each month while assets and liabilities are translated at balance sheet date exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of stockholders' equity in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income." Transaction gains and losses arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in "Interest income and other" on our Consolidated Statements of Income. Such transaction gains and losses may be realized or unrealized depending upon whether the transaction settled during the period or remains outstanding at the balance sheet date. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making those assumptions, actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates made and assumptions used are the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services, the valuation of stock-based compensation, the determination of self-insurance reserves for certain employee benefit plans, accruals for incentive compensation, the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, the measurement of deferred tax assets and the assessment of recoverability of intangible assets and goodwill. Management bases its estimates on historical trends, current experience and other assumptions that it believes are reasonable.
Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the related services are provided, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We generate the majority of our revenues from providing professional services under four types of billing arrangements: time-and-expense, unit-based and to a lesser extent, fixed-fee and performance-based. Time-and-expense billing arrangements require the client to pay based on the number of hours worked by our revenue-generating professionals at contractually agreed-upon rates. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under time-and-expense engagements based on the hours incurred at agreed-upon rates as work is performed. In fixed-fee billing arrangements, we agree to a pre-established fee in exchange for a pre-determined set of professional services. Generally, the client agrees to pay a fixed-fee every month over the specified contract term. These contracts are for varying periods and generally permit the client to cancel the contract before the end of the term. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under these fixed-fee billing arrangements monthly over the specified contract term or, in certain cases, revenue is recognized on the proportional performance method of accounting based on the ratio of labor hours incurred to estimated total labor hours, which we consider to be the best available indicator of the pattern and timing in which such contract obligations are fulfilled. In performance-based or contingent billing arrangements, fees are tied to the attainment of contractually defined objectives. Often this type of arrangement supplements a time-and-expense or fixed-fee engagement, where payment of a performance-based fee is deferred until the conclusion of the matter or upon the achievement of performance-based criteria. We do not recognize revenues under performance-based billing arrangements until all related performance criteria are met and collection of the fee is reasonably assured. In our Technology segment, unit-based revenues are based on either the amount of data stored or processed, the number of concurrent users accessing the information, or the number of pages or images processed for a client. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under unit-based engagements as the services are provided based on agreed-upon rates. We also generate certain revenue from software licenses and maintenance. We have vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value for support and maintenance separate from software for the majority of our products. Accordingly, when licenses of certain offerings are included in an arrangement with support and maintenance, we recognize the license revenue upon delivery of the license and recognize the support and maintenance revenue over the term of the maintenance service period. Substantially all of our software license agreements do not include any acceptance provisions. If an arrangement allows for customer acceptance of the software, we defer revenue until the earlier of customer acceptance or when the acceptance provisions lapse. Hosting revenues from hosting-fees are recognized ratably over the term of the hosting agreement. We have certain arrangements with clients in which we provide multiple elements of services under one engagement contract. Revenues under these types of arrangements are accounted for in accordance ASC 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements, and recognized pursuant to the criteria described above. Some clients pay us retainers before we begin any work for them. We hold retainers on deposit until we have completed the work. We generally apply these retainers to final billings and refund any excess over the final amount billed to clients, as appropriate, when we complete our work. If the client is in bankruptcy, fees for our services may be subject to approval by the court. In some cases, a portion of the fees to be paid to us by a client is required by a court to be held until completion of our work and final fee settlements have been negotiated. We make a determination whether to record all or a portion of such holdback as revenue prior to collection on a case-by-case basis. If at the outset of an arrangement we determine that the arrangement fee is not fixed or determinable, revenue is deferred until all criteria for recognizing revenue are met. Reimbursable expenses, including those relating to travel, out-of pocket expenses, outside consultants and other similar costs, are generally included in revenues, and an equivalent amount of reimbursable expenses is included in costs of services in the period in which the expense is incurred. Any taxes assessed on revenues relating to services provided to our clients are recorded on a net basis. Revenues recognized, but not yet billed to clients, have been recorded as "Unbilled receivables" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Direct Cost of Revenues Direct cost of revenues consists primarily of billable employee compensation and related payroll benefits, the cost of consultants assigned to revenue-generating activities and direct expenses billable to clients. Direct cost of revenues also includes depreciation expense on the equipment of our Technology segment that is used to host and process client information. Direct cost of revenues does not include an allocation of overhead costs. Share-Based Compensation We measure share-based compensation using a fair value based recognition method. Share-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period or performance period of the award. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of grant date value of the award that is vested at that date. We use the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options on the dates of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires various judgmental assumptions including volatility and expected term, which are based on our historical experience. We also make assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate and the expected dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected term of the share-based award. The dividend yield on our common stock is assumed to be zero since we do not pay dividends and have no current plans to do so in the future. Restricted stock is measured based on the closing price of the underlying stock on the dates of grant. Awards with performance-based vesting conditions require the achievement of specific financial targets at the end of the specified performance period and the employee's continued employment. We recognize the estimated fair value of performance-based awards as share-based compensation expense over the performance period. We consider each performance period separately, based upon our determination of whether it is probable that the performance target will be achieved. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance targets. If a performance target is not met, no compensation cost is ultimately recognized against that target, and, to the extent previously recognized, compensation expense is reversed. For all our share-based awards, we estimate the expected forfeiture rate and recognize expense only for those shares expected to vest. We estimate the forfeiture rate based on historical experience. Groups of share-based award holders that have similar historical behavior with regard to option exercise timing and forfeiture rates are considered separately for valuation and attribution purposes. Forfeitures are estimated at the time an award is granted and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Research and Development Research and development costs related to software development are expensed as incurred. Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products. When we have determined that technological feasibility for our software products is reached, costs related to the project are capitalized until such products are available for general release to customers as discussed in "Capitalized Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed" below.
Advertising Costs Advertising costs consist of marketing, advertising through print and other media, professional event sponsorship and public relations. These costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs totaled $23.3 million, $20.7 million, and $18.1 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Income Taxes Our income tax provision consists of federal, state and international income taxes. We generate income in a significant number of states located throughout the U.S. as well as foreign countries in which we conduct business. Our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to a change in the mix of earnings between higher and lower state or country tax jurisdictions and the impact of non-deductible expenses. Additionally, we record deferred tax assets and liabilities using the asset and liability method of accounting which requires us to measure these assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid short-term investments, principally money market funds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. In addition, we also may invest in short-term investments with maturities greater than three months, consisting primarily of certificates of deposit and treasury bills. Any short-term investments are classified as available-for- sale and carried at fair value, based on quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income," which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gains on the sale of commercial paper or treasury bills are recognized when realized in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Losses are recognized as realized or when we have determined that an "other-than-temporary" decline in fair value has occurred. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. There were no short-term investments at December 31, 2011 or 2010. Restricted Cash We classify cash that is restricted as to usage or withdrawal as restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restricted cash is typically held in short-term interest-bearing accounts until disbursed. Restricted cash totaled $10.2 million and $10.5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Unbilled Services We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services for estimated losses resulting from the inability of clients to pay our fees or for disputes that affect our ability to fully collect our billed accounts receivable, as well as potential fee reductions negotiated by clients or imposed by bankruptcy courts. Even if a bankruptcy court approves our services, it has the discretion to require us to refund all or a portion of our fees due to the outcome of the case or a variety of other factors. We estimate the allowance for all receivable risks by reviewing the status of each matter and recording reserves based on our experience and knowledge of the particular client and historical collection patterns. However, our actual experience may vary significantly from our estimates. If the financial condition of our clients were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability or unwillingness to pay our fees, or bankruptcy courts require us to refund certain fees, we may need to record additional allowances or write-offs in future periods. This risk related to a client's inability to pay is mitigated to the extent that we may receive retainers from some of our clients prior to performing services. The provision for doubtful accounts and unbilled services is also adjusted after the related work has been billed to the client and we discover that full collectability is not reasonably assured. It is classified in "Selling, general and administrative expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income and totaled $12.6 million, $10.7 million, and $19.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The provision for unbilled services is normally recorded prior to customer billing and is recorded as a reduction to revenues. This provision normally relates to fee adjustments, estimates of fee reductions that may be imposed by bankruptcy courts and other discretionary pricing adjustments. Property and Equipment We record property and equipment, including improvements that extend useful lives, at cost, while maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. We calculate depreciation using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years for furniture, equipment and internal use software. We amortize leasehold improvements over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. We capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalized software developed for internal use is classified within furniture, equipment and software and is amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which is generally three years. Notes Receivable from Employees Notes receivable due from employees principally include unsecured general recourse forgivable loans which are provided to attract and retain certain of our senior, highly-skilled professionals. Some or all of the principal amount and accrued interest of the loans we make to employees will be forgiven by us upon the passage of time, provided that the professional is an employee on the forgiveness date, and upon other specified events, such as death or disability. Professionals who terminate their employment with us prior to the end of the forgiveness period are required to repay the outstanding, unforgiven loan balance and any accrued but unforgiven interest, except, in most cases, if the termination was by the Company without cause or by the employee with good reason, or, subject to certain conditions, if the employee terminates his or her employment due to retirement or non-renewal of his or her employment agreement, the loan may be forgiven or continue to be forgivable, in whole or in part. We amortize forgivable loans to expense on a straight-line basis over their requisite service periods of one to ten years. The accrued interest is calculated based on the note's effective interest rate and is recorded as interest income. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the purchase price of acquired businesses in excess of the fair market value of net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include trade names, customer relationships, contract backlog, non-competition agreements and software. We test our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, the following:
We assess our goodwill for impairment using a fair value approach at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a business one level below that operating segment if discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. When available and as appropriate, we use market multiples derived from a set of comparables to establish fair values (a market approach). If a set of comparables is not available, we estimate fair value using discounted cash flows (an income approach).
Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an asset's carrying value may not be recoverable. We amortize our acquired definite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 1 to 15 years. As of December 31, 2011, we concluded that our goodwill and other intangible assets were not impaired. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review long-lived assets such as property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. These events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated future cash flows. If an impairment indicator is present, we evaluate recoverability of assets to be held and used by a comparison of the carrying value of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. We group assets at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows generated by other asset groups. If the total of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, we estimate the fair value of the asset group to determine whether an impairment loss should be recognized. An impairment loss will be recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset group. Debt Financing Fees We amortize the costs we incur to obtain debt financing over the terms of the underlying obligations on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method. The amortization of debt financing costs is included in "Interest expense" in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Unamortized debt financing costs are classified within "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Capitalized Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed We expense costs for software products that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed until technological feasibility has been established. Thereafter, all software development costs are capitalized and subsequently reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Capitalized costs are amortized based on current and future revenue for each product with an annual minimum equal to the straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. We classify software products to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as noncurrent "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unamortized capitalized software costs were $9.3 million and $7.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Amortization of capitalized software costs was $2.6 million, $1.7 million, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Leases We lease office space and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases normally provide for the payment of minimum annual rentals and may include scheduled rent increases. Some leases include provisions for renewal options of up to five years. Some of our leases for office space contain provisions whereby the future rental payments may be adjusted for increases in operating expenses above specified amounts. We recognize rent expense under operating leases on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term. For leases with scheduled rent increases this treatment results in a deferred rent liability, which is classified within "Other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Lease inducements such as tenant improvement allowances, cash inducements, and rent abatements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Unamortized lease inducements are also included in deferred rent. Deferred rent at December 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $43.7 million and $43.9 million, respectively. Interest Rate Swaps We sometimes use derivative instruments, consisting primarily of interest rate swap agreements, to manage our exposure to changes in the fair values or future cash flows of some of our long-term debt. We may enter into interest rate swap transactions with financial institutions acting as the counter-party. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. At December 31, 2011, we were not a party to any derivative instruments. Billings in Excess of Services Provided Billings in excess of services provided represent amounts billed to clients, such as retainers, in advance of work being performed. Clients may make advance payments, which are held on deposit until completion of work or are applied at predetermined amounts or times. Excess payments are either applied to final billings or refunded to clients upon completion of work. Payments in excess of related accounts receivable and unbilled receivables are recorded as billings in excess of services provided within the liabilities section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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| Revision To Previously Reported Financial Information | 2. Revision to Previously Reported Financial Information During the third quarter of 2011, we conducted a re-examination of our accounting related to our Senior Managing Director Incentive Compensation Program and related agreements ("ICP"). As a result of this review, we revised our accounting to reflect an acceleration of expense related to certain forgivable loans and/or share-based awards and corrected an immaterial error in our previously reported results for the first and second quarters of 2011 and for the annual reporting periods 2006 through 2010. The ICP is a program designed to compensate and retain the Company's top senior managing directors. There are currently 82 employees who participate in this program. Employees who are invited to participate in the program are eligible to receive share-based awards and forgivable loans on a discretionary or periodic basis. As a result of a re-examination of the ICP provisions related to retirement and non-renewal or resignation by the employee, and the corresponding non-compete periods, the Company determined that it should have recorded compensation expense for certain forgivable loans and/or share-based awards over a shorter period. We revised our previously reported financial information in our Form 10-Q filing for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 to reflect the impact of the correction of the immaterial error. We assessed the materiality of these errors in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements ("SAB 108"), and determined the error was immaterial to the previously reported amounts contained in our periodic filings. Therefore, we applied the guidance for accounting changes and error corrections and have revised our prior period financial statements presented herein per SAB 108. The impact of the correction of the immaterial error was decreases to net income of $5.9 million and $3.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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| New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted | 3. New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-05—Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which amends current comprehensive income guidance. This accounting update eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders' equity. Instead, an entity must report comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income which contains two sections, net income and other comprehensive income, or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2012. We do not expect the guidance to impact the results of our consolidated financial statements, as it only requires a change in the format of presentation. In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04—Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, changes the application of some requirements for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosure for fair value measurements. The disclosure requirements are expanded to include for fair value measurements categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: 1) a quantitative disclosure of the unobservable inputs and assumptions used in the measurement; 2) a description of the valuation processes in place; and 3) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable inputs and interrelationships between those inputs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2012. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition. |
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| Special Charges | 5. Special Charges During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded special charges of $51.1 million, of which $31.4 million was non-cash. The non-cash charges primarily included trade name impairment charges related to our global FTI Consulting branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions. The remaining charges related to a realignment of our workforce and a consolidation of four office locations. The charges reflect actions we took to support our corporate positioning, as well as actions taken to better align capacity with expected demand, to eliminate certain redundancies resulting from acquisitions and to provide for appropriate levels of administrative support.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded special charges of $15.2 million, of which $4.8 million was non-cash. The charges reflect actions we took to reduce senior management related overhead in connection with our realignment of our segment management on a global basis and to align our workforce with expected market trends. These actions included a reduction in workforce totaling 37 employees. The special charges consisted of:
The following table details the special charges by segment for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
The total cash outflow associated with the 2010 special charges is expected to be $19.7 million, of which $19.2 million has been paid as of December 31, 2011. The total cash outflow associated with the 2011 special charges is expected to be $10.4 million, of which $6.1 million has been paid as of December 31, 2011. The remaining liability associated with the 2010 and 2011 special charges of $4.8 million at December 31, 2011 is expected to be paid during 2012. A liability for the amounts to be paid is included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Activity related to the liability for these costs for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
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| Interest Income And Other | 6. Interest Income and Other The table below presents the components of "Interest income and other" as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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| Share-Based Compensation | 7. Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Incentive Compensation Plans Our 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2004 Plan") authorizes common stock for stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted shares, performance awards or other share-based or cash–based awards to our officers, employees, non-employee directors and individual service providers, subject to the discretion of the administrator to make awards. We are authorized to issue up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2004 Plan, of which no more than 600,000 shares of common stock may be issued in the form of restricted or unrestricted shares or other share-based awards. As of December 31, 2011, there are 2,107 shares of common stock available for grant under our 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan, all of which may be granted as share-based awards. The FTI Consulting, Inc. 2006 Global Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2006 Plan") authorizes common stock for stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted shares, performance awards or other share-based or cash-based awards to our officers, employees, non-employee directors and individual service providers, subject to the discretion of the administrator to make awards. We are authorized to issue up to 3,500,000 shares of common stock under the 2006 Plan, of which no more than 1,100,000 shares of common stock may be issued in the form of restricted or unrestricted shares or other share-based awards. As of December 31, 2011, 95,649 shares of common stock were available for grant under our 2006 Plan, of which 9,055 shares may be granted as share-based awards. The amendment and restatement of the FTI Consulting, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Key Employees and Non-Employee Directors, as previously amended (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"), (renamed the FTI Consulting, Inc. 2009 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan ("2009 Omnibus Plan")), was approved by the stockholders of FTI Consulting on June 3, 2009 and was amended and restated as of June 2, 2010. The 2009 Omnibus Plan authorizes common stock for stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted shares, performance awards or other share-based or cash-based awards to our officers, employees, non-employee directors and individual service providers, subject to the discretion of the administrator to make awards. The 2009 Omnibus Plan also authorizes common stock in connection with the issuance of deferred share units or deferred restricted share units on account of certain eligible compensation electively deferred by our non-employee directors and certain key employees (excluding executive officers of FTI Consulting). We are authorized to issue up to 6,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2009 Omnibus Plan, of which no more than 5,400,000 shares of common stock may be issued in the form of restricted or unrestricted shares or other share-based awards. As of December 31, 2011, 2,639,402 shares of common stock were available for grant under our 2009 Omnibus Plan, all of which may be granted as share-based awards.
Options have been granted to employees with exercise prices not less than the market value of our common stock on the grant date and expire ten years subsequent to award. Vesting provisions for individual awards are established at the grant date at the discretion of the compensation committee of our board of directors. Options and restricted shares granted under our share-based incentive compensation plans typically vest over three to six years and are generally contingent on continued employment. Some stock options and restricted share awards vest upon the earlier of the achievement of a service condition or a performance condition. Our share-based incentive compensation plans provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control, as defined in the applicable plan. The employment agreements and award agreements with executive officers and other employees may provide for accelerated vesting or continued vesting, subject to certain conditions, on other termination events, such as death, disability, termination without good cause, termination by the employee with good reason, retirement or non-renewal of the employment agreement. We issue new shares of our common stock whenever stock options are exercised or share awards are granted. Shares of common stock under the 2009 Omnibus Plan will also be issued on account of deferred stock units and deferred restricted stock units upon an event of separation from service or an elected payment date pursuant to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the plan. Periodically, we issue restricted and unrestricted shares to employees upon employment or in connection with performance evaluations. The fair market value of restricted shares on the date of issuance is charged to compensation expense ratably over the remaining service period as the restrictions lapse. The fair market value of unrestricted shares on the date of issuance is immediately charged to compensation expense. Cash-based stock appreciation rights or other cash-based awards under the 2009 Omnibus Plan may be awarded by the administrator to employees in certain foreign countries. A total of 63,000 cash-based stock appreciation rights were awarded in 2011, resulting in expense of $0.1 million in 2011. As of December 31, 2011, there was $1.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to the cash settled stock appreciation rights. These grants do not result in the issuance of common stock and are considered immaterial. Share-Based Compensation Expense The table below reflects the total share-based compensation expense recognized in our income statements for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Stock Options We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value our option grants using the assumptions in the following table.
The following table summarizes the option activity under our share-based incentive compensation plans as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011. The aggregate intrinsic value in the table below represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing price of our common stock on the last trading day of 2011 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2011. This amount changes based on fluctuations in the fair market value per share of our common stock.
Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $15.6 million, $10.3 million and $13.8 million, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized from stock options exercised totaled $3.6 million, $2.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The intrinsic value of options exercised is the amount by which the market value of our common stock on the exercise date exceeds the exercise price. The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $10.3 million, $6.0 million and $14.4 million, respectively. The table below reflects the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of stock options and restricted shares and share units granted during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009:
Following is a summary of the status of stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2011:
As of December 31, 2011, there was $18.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average period of 3.3 years. Share Awards A summary of our unvested restricted share award activity during the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below. The fair value of unvested restricted share-based awards is determined based on the closing market price per share of our common stock on the grant date.
As of December 31, 2011, there was $22.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted awards. That cost is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. The total fair value of restricted share awards that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $14.0 million, $12.6 million, and $11.6 million, respectively. Deferred Restricted Share Units Deferred share units and deferred restricted share units (collectively, "Restricted Share Units") under the deferred compensation provisions of the 2009 Omnibus Plan may be granted to certain key employees and to non-employee directors who elect to defer their annual retainer payment and/or annual equity payment, payable on the date of our annual stockholders meeting each year. Each Restricted Share Unit is equivalent to one share of FTI Consulting common stock. The Restricted Share Units for key employees are immediately vested upon issuance and are settled in common stock with the participants at either their date of separation from service or the individual's elected payment date pursuant to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code Section 409A"). The Restricted Share Units issued to non-employee directors on account of the director's annual equity payment vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that the non-employee director is serving in that capacity on the applicable vesting date. Restricted Share Units issued to non-employee directors on account of their annual retainer payments are not subject to any time-based vesting conditions. Restricted Share Units scheduled to vest in a year in which the director is not nominated for election or a director is not elected by stockholders will vest and not be forfeited. Upon a separation from service event or an elected payment date pursuant to Code Section 409A, such non-employee director will receive one share of common stock for each Restricted Share Unit credited to his or her account on the books of the Company. A summary of our Restricted Share Unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2011 is presented below. The fair value of Restricted Share Units is determined based on the closing market price per share of our common stock on the grant date.
The intrinsic value of Restricted Share Units released reflects the market value of our common stock on the date of release. The total intrinsic value of Restricted Share Units released was $1.7 million, $1.4 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, there was $6.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Restricted Share Units. That cost is expected to be recognized ratably over a weighted-average period of 2.9 years. The total fair value of Restricted Share Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $5.3 million, $7.0 million, and $5.9 million, respectively. |
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| Acquisitions | 9. Acquisitions In certain business combinations consummated prior to January 1, 2009, a portion of our purchase price is in the form of contingent consideration. The contingent consideration represents the difference between the seller's and our perceived values of the business based upon our respective future performance estimates at the time of acquisition. The use of contingent consideration allows the buyer to shift some of the valuation risk, inherent at the time of acquisition, to the seller based upon the outcome of future financial targets that the seller contemplates in its valuation. Contingent consideration is payable annually if agreed upon performance targets are met and is generally subject to a maximum amount within a specified time period. Contingent consideration related to acquisitions consummated prior to January 1, 2009 is recorded as additional purchase price with the adjustment recorded as an increase to goodwill if the contingency is satisfied. Additional consideration related to businesses acquired prior to January 1, 2009 that was recorded as an adjustment to goodwill was $27.3 million, $26.6 million, and $32.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
On January 1, 2009, we adopted SFAS No. 141R Business Combinations (codified as ASC 805 Business Combinations). These principles are required to be applied prospectively to business combinations consummated subsequent to December 31, 2008. These new principles change how an acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired in a business combination. Key changes include:
Certain acquisition related restricted stock agreements entered into prior to January 1, 2009 contained stock price guarantees that may result in cash payments in the future if our share price falls below a specified per share market value on the date that the applicable stock restrictions lapse (the "determination date"). For those acquisitions, the future settlement of any contingency related to our common stock price will be recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. During 2011, we paid $6.2 million in cash in relation to the stock price guarantees on certain shares of common stock that became unrestricted, which was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Our remaining common stock price guarantees have stock floor prices that range from $28.47 to $69.48 per share and have determination dates through 2013. 2011 Acquisitions In March 2011, we completed acquisitions of certain practices of LECG Corporation in Europe, the United States and Latin America with services relating to those provided through our Economic Consulting, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, and Corporate Finance/Restructuring segments. The acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred is approximately $30.0 million, which consisted of $27.0 million of cash paid at the closings of these acquisitions, a portion of which is subject to certain working capital and other adjustments, and contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $2.9 million. As part of the purchase price allocation, we recorded an aggregate of $24.4 million of accounts receivable, $6.3 million of identifiable intangible assets, $20.6 million of assumed liabilities and $14.6 million of goodwill. The identifiable intangible assets consisted of customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 12.4 years. Aggregate acquisition-related costs of approximately $1.5 million have been recognized in earnings in 2011. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the acquisitions were not material in relation to our consolidated financial position or results of operations for the periods presented. 2010 Acquisitions During the third quarter of 2010, we acquired FS Asia Advisory Limited (formerly Ferrier Hodgson Hong Kong Group) with operations in Hong Kong and other non-U.S. jurisdictions for our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment. The initial acquisition price of $86.4 million consisted of approximately $20.2 million in cash paid at closing, $8.6 million in cash held in escrow, $35.0 million in loan notes to selling shareholders, $3.8 million cash payable in the first quarter of 2011, $0.6 million reimbursement of seller expenses and contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $18.2 million. The cash held in escrow is recorded as "Restricted cash" and the contingent consideration is recorded as "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other" or "Other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of the payments. The cash held in escrow is expected to become payable in the first quarter of 2012 upon final determination of the acquired working capital balance. The contingent consideration will become payable annually at December 31 of 2010 through 2015 if the acquired business achieves certain annual and cumulative financial performance measures based on EBITDA, and is subject to a $37.1 million cap. The accretion of the contingent consideration to the expected cash payments is included within "Acquisition-related contingent consideration" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As part of the purchase price allocation, we recorded $6.9 million of identifiable intangible assets and $47.2 million of goodwill. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the acquisition was not material in relation to our consolidated financial position or results of operations for the periods presented. During the fourth quarter of December 31, 2011 management determined that the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration liability had declined. This remeasurement of the contingent consideration was based on management's probability-adjusted present value of the consideration expected to be transferred during the remainder of the earnout period, based on the acquired operations' forecasted results. The resulting reduction in the liability of $10.0 million was recorded as income and is included within "Acquisition-related contingent consideration" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During the second quarter of 2010, we acquired Baker Tilly Hong Kong Business Recovery Ltd with operations in Hong Kong for our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. The acquisition price of $2.8 million consisted of $2.3 million in cash paid at closing and contingent consideration with an estimated fair value of $0.5 million payable at December 31, 2010, which is recorded in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As part of the purchase price allocation, we recorded $0.2 million in identifiable intangible assets and $2.6 million in goodwill. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the acquisition was not material in relation to our consolidated financial position or results of operations for the periods presented. For acquisitions completed during 2010, the aggregate amount of purchase price assigned to intangible assets other than goodwill consisted of customer relationships with a fair value of $5.8 million and a weighted average amortization period of five years and non-competition agreements with a fair value of $1.3 million and a weighted average amortization period of six years. 2009 Acquisition In 2009, we acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in a German joint venture owned by the Strategic Communications segment resulting in a controlling interest and consolidation of this entity. We completed the valuation of the previously acquired non-controlling equity investment and recorded a $2.3 million gain on remeasuring our existing investment in the joint venture to fair value. The $2.3 million gain is included in "Interest income and other" on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2009. |
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| Financial Instruments | 12. Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments From time to time, we hedge the cash flows and fair values of some of our long-term debt using interest rate swaps. We enter into these derivative contracts to manage our exposure to interest rate changes by achieving a desired proportion of fixed rate versus variable rate debt. Accordingly, to achieve the desired mix of fixed and floating interest rate debt, we entered into four interest rate swap agreements in March 2011, which we designated as fair value hedges of changes in the fair value of our 2016 Notes. Under the terms of the interest rate swaps, we received interest on the $215.0 million notional amount at a fixed rate of 7 3/4% and paid a variable rate of interest, which varied between 5.43% and 5.56% for the year ended December 31, 2011. The variable rate was based on the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as the benchmark interest rate. The maturity, payment dates and other critical terms of these swaps exactly matched those of the hedged 2016 Notes. These interest rate swaps qualified for hedge accounting using the short-cut method under ASC 815-20-25, Derivatives and Hedging, which assumes no hedge ineffectiveness. As a result, the changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the changes in fair value of the hedged debt were assumed to be equal and offsetting. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the impact of effectively converting the interest rate of $215.0 million of our senior notes from fixed rate to variable rate decreased interest expense by $3.6 million. On December 16, 2011, we negotiated the right to terminate the interest rate swap agreements. Upon termination of these interest rate swaps we received cash proceeds of approximately $6.6 million, including $1.0 million of accrued interest. The net proceeds of $5.6 million have been recorded in "Long-term debt and capital lease obligations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and will be amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the 2016 Notes, resulting in an effective interest rate of 7.1% per annum. At December 31, 2011, there were no derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments We consider the recorded value of certain of our financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011 and 2010, based on the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. We determine the fair value of our long-term debt primarily based on quoted market prices for our 2016 Notes, 2020 Notes and the Convertible Notes. We estimated the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. This fair value measure was based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represented a Level 3 instrument. Level 3 instruments are valued based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect our own assumptions in measuring fair value. The following table represents the change in the acquisition-related contingent consideration liability during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
We determined the estimated fair values of financial instruments using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop fair value estimates. As a result, the estimates presented below are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that we could realize or be required to pay in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions, as well as estimation methodologies, may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at December 31, 2011 and 2010:
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | 14. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment are as follows:
Other intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We recorded amortization expense of $22.4 million in 2011, $23.9 million in 2010, and $24.7 million in 2009. Based solely on the amortizable intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2011, we estimate amortization expense to be $21.9 million in 2012, $20.2 million in 2013, $11.6 million in 2014, $10.6 million in 2015, $9.1 million in 2016 and an aggregate of $39.8 million in years after 2016. Actual amortization expense to be reported in future periods could differ from these estimates as a result of new intangible asset acquisitions, changes in useful lives or other relevant factors or changes.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, we made a strategic decision to discontinue the use of most of our acquired trade and product names. These names were recorded in connection with acquisitions in prior years, certain of which were not being amortized as the estimated useful life had been considered indefinite. The decision to discontinue using these names was primarily based on the Company's implementation of a global branding strategy as well as other strategic branding decisions. These decisions represented a change in circumstance indicating that the assets' carrying values might not be recoverable and, as a result, we evaluated the assets for impairment. Based on this assessment, we recorded non-cash impairment charges and accelerated amortization of $23.8 million, representing the carrying amount of the affected trade and product names. These charges are included within "Special charges" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. |
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6 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2020. The 2020 Notes were registered with the SEC. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2020 Notes were $390.2 million after deducting debt issuance costs. A portion of the proceeds were used to fund the purchase of our 7 5/8% senior notes due 2013 (2013 Notes) in a concurrent tender offer as described below, and the balance has been used for general corporate purposes, which could include working capital, share repurchases, capital expenditures, acquisitions, refinancing of other debt or other capital transactions. The 2020 Notes are guaranteed, with certain exceptions, by our existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The 2020 Notes and the guarantees will be our and the guarantors' general unsecured senior obligations and will be subordinated to all of our and the guarantors' existing and future secured debt to the extent of the assets securing that secured debt. In addition, the 2020 Notes will be effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of our subsidiaries that are not guaranteeing the notes, to the extent of the assets of those subsidiaries. Interest on the 2020 Notes accrues at the rate of 6 3/4% per year, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commenced on April 1, 2011. The 2020 Notes will mature on October 1, 2020.
The 2020 Notes are subject to redemption at our option, in whole or in part, at any time after October 1, 2015, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' prior notice at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount to be redeemed) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve month period beginning on October 1 of the years indicated below, subject to the rights of holders of notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:
Debt issue costs of approximately $9.8 million were capitalized and are being amortized over the term of the 2020 Notes. 7 5/8% senior notes due 2013. The 2013 Notes were registered with the SEC. Cash interest was payable semi-annually beginning December 15, 2005 at a rate of 7.625% per year. We had the right to redeem all or part of these notes at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and unpaid interest on the notes redeemed to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve month period beginning on June 15, of the years indicated below, subject to the rights of holders of notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date.
These notes were senior unsecured indebtedness of ours and ranked equal in right of payment with all of our other unsubordinated, unsecured indebtedness. In August 2005, we entered into two interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $60.0 million to receive interest at 7 5/8% and pay a variable rate of interest based upon the LIBOR. We designated these swaps as fair value hedges of the changes in fair value of $60.0 million of our 2013 Notes. Under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements, we received interest on the $60.0 million notional amount at a fixed rate of 7.625% and paid a variable rate of interest, which was between 5.60% and 7.85% for the year ended December 31, 2009, based on the LIBOR as the benchmark interest rate. The maturity, payment dates and other critical terms of these swaps exactly matched those of the hedged senior notes. In accordance with ASC 815-20-25, Derivatives and Hedging, the swaps were accounted for as effective hedges. Accordingly, the changes in the fair values of both the swaps and the debt were recorded as equal and offsetting gains and losses in interest expense. No hedge ineffectiveness was recognized as the critical provisions of the interest rate swap agreements match the applicable provisions of the debt. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the impact of effectively converting the interest rate of $60.0 million of our senior notes from fixed rate to variable rate decreased interest expense by $0.9 million. The counterparties to the swaps exercised their right to terminate the swaps as of June 15, 2009 which resulted in a $2.3 million gain on termination. This gain has been recorded in "Long-term debt and capital lease obligations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the 2013 Notes, resulting in an effective interest rate of 6.5% per annum on $60.0 million of the 2013 Notes. On September 14, 2010, we commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of our outstanding 2013 Notes for a price equal to $1,021.56 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, which included $1,001.56 as the tender offer consideration and $20.00 as a consent payment (the "Tender Offer"). In connection with the Tender Offer, we solicited consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture dated as of August 2, 2005, under which the 2013 Notes were issued, that would, among other modifications, eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain events of default in the indenture. At the expiration of the consent payment deadline on September 27, 2010, an aggregate principal amount of $185.8 million 2013 Notes had been tendered. We used approximately $189.8 million of the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the purchase of the 2013 Notes and the related consent payments. We also received consents from holders of the required majority of the principal amount of the 2013 Notes to, among other modifications, eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain events of default in the indenture governing the 2013 Notes. On November 1, 2010, FTI Consulting redeemed all of the 2013 Notes that remained outstanding as of the tender offer expiration date of October 12, 2010 in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $14.2 million. The redemption price for such 2013 Notes was 101.906% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Interest on the redeemed 2013 Notes ceased to accrue on and after November 1, 2010, and the only remaining right of the holders is to receive payment of the redemption price and interest accrued until, but not including, November 1, 2010 upon surrender to the paying agent of such 2013 Notes. We recognized a loss on our early extinguishment of debt of approximately $5.2 million, consisting primarily of the consent payment and premium and write-off of unamortized deferred costs. This loss was recorded in "Loss on early extinguishment of debt" within the Consolidated Statements of Income. 7 3/4% senior notes due 2016. The 2016 Notes were registered with the SEC. Cash interest is payable semiannually beginning April 1, 2007 at a rate of 7.75% per year. We may choose to redeem some or all of these notes starting October 1, 2011 at an initial redemption price of 103.875% of the aggregate principal amount of these notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. These notes are senior unsecured indebtedness of ours and rank equal in right of payment with all of our other unsubordinated, unsecured indebtedness. We have agreed to specific registration rights with respect to these notes. If we do not maintain the registration of the notes effective through maturity, subject to limitations, then the annual interest rate on these notes will increase by 0.25% every 90 days, up to a maximum of 1.0% until the default ceases to exist. If we have a registration default and subsequently correct it, the annual interest rate on the notes will revert to 7.75%. In March 2011, we entered into four interest rate swap contracts, which we designated as fair value hedges of the changes in fair value of $215.0 million of our 2016 Notes. Under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements, we received interest on the $215.0 million notional amount at a fixed rate of 7.75% and paid a variable rate of interest, which was between 5.43% and 5.56% for the year ended December 31, 2011, based on the LIBOR as the benchmark interest rate. The maturity, payment dates and other critical terms of these swaps exactly matched those of the hedged senior notes. In accordance with ASC 815-20-25, Derivatives and Hedging, the swaps were accounted for as effective hedges. Accordingly, the changes in the fair values of both the swaps and the debt were recorded as equal and offsetting gains and losses in interest expense. No hedge ineffectiveness was recognized as the critical provisions of the interest rate swap agreements match the applicable provisions of the debt. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the impact of effectively converting the interest rate of $215.0 million of our 2016 Notes from fixed rate to variable rate decreased interest expense by $3.6 million. On December 17, 2011, we negotiated the right to terminate the interest rate swap agreements, which resulted in net proceeds of $5.6 million. The net proceeds have been recorded in "Long-term debt and capital lease obligations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and will be amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the 2016 Notes, resulting in an effective interest rate of 7.1% per annum on the $215.0 million of 2016 Notes. 3 3/4% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2012. The Convertible Notes are registered with the SEC. Cash interest is payable semiannually beginning January 15, 2006 at a rate of 3.75% per year. The Convertible Notes are non-callable. Upon conversion, the principal portion of the Convertible Notes will be paid in cash and any excess of the "conversion value" over the principal portion will be paid either in cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of shares of our common stock and cash at our option. The "conversion value" of each note is the average closing price of our shares over the "conversion reference period," as defined in the indenture, times the initial conversion rate of 31.998, subject to adjustment upon specified events. Assuming conversion of the full $149.9 million principal amount of the notes, for every $1.00 the market price of our common stock exceeds $31.25 per share, we will be required, at our option, either to pay an additional $4.8 million or to issue shares of our common stock with a then market price equivalent to $4.8 million to settle the conversion feature. The Convertible Notes may be converted prior to the July 15, 2012 maturity date at the option of the holder unless earlier repurchased: (1) on or after June 15, 2012; (2) if a specified fundamental change event occurs; (3) if the closing sale price of our common stock for a specified time period exceeds 120% of the conversion price for a specified time period; or (4) if the trading price for a convertible note is less than 95% of the closing sale price of our common stock into which it can be converted for a specified time period. The Convertible Notes are currently convertible through April 17, 2012. Our Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of the holder during any conversion period if the per share closing price of our common stock exceeds the conversion threshold price of $37.50 for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on the first day of such conversion period. A conversion period is the period from and including the eleventh trading day in a fiscal quarter up to but not including the eleventh trading day of the following fiscal quarter. When the Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of the holder, they are classified as current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. When the Convertible Notes are not convertible at the option of the holder, and the scheduled maturity is not within one year after the balance sheet date, they are classified as long-term. As of December 31, 2011, the Convertible Notes are classified as short-term given that the scheduled maturity is within one year of the balance sheet date. Upon surrendering any note for conversion, in accordance with the indenture, the holder of such note shall receive cash in the amount of the lesser of (i) the $1,000 principal amount of such Note or (ii) the "conversion value" of the note as defined in the indenture. The conversion feature results in a premium over the face amount of the notes equal to the difference between our stock price as determined by the calculation set forth in the indenture and the conversion price per share of $31.25 times the conversion ratio of 31.998 shares of common stock for each $1,000 principal amount of the notes. We retain our option to satisfy any conversion value in excess of each $1,000 principal amount of the notes with shares of common stock, cash or a combination of both cash and shares. The premium will be calculated using the stock price calculation defined in the indenture. Based on our closing stock price at December 31, 2011, the aggregate Convertible Notes conversion value exceeds their aggregate principal amount by $53.6 million. As of January 1, 2009, we adopted the provisions of ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (ASC 470-20) (formerly FSP APB 14-1) with retrospective application to prior periods. ASC 470-20 addresses the accounting and disclosure requirements for convertible debt that may be settled in cash upon conversion. It requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt in a manner that reflects the issuer's nonconvertible borrowing rate, resulting in higher interest expense over the life of the instrument due to the amortization of the discount. Our Convertible Notes are subject to ASC 470-20. We applied this guidance retrospectively to all periods presented.
The following table summarizes the liability and equity components of our Convertible Notes:
The discount on the liability component will be amortized over the remaining term of the Convertible Notes through July 15, 2012 using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the Convertible Notes is 7 5/8%. The components of interest cost on the Convertible Notes for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
Secured bank credit facility. On September 27, 2010, we refinanced our revolving senior bank credit facility, which was pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of September 29, 2006, as amended from time to time, and maturing on September 30, 2011. Our current revolving senior bank credit facility (Senior Bank Credit Facility) consists of a $250.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit maturing on September 25, 2015. The former credit facility provided for a five-year $175.0 million senior secured revolving line of credit. We did not incur any early termination or prepayment penalties in connection with the replacement of the former credit facility. Borrowings under the Senior Bank Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin or an alternative base rate plus an applicable margin, subject to minimum Eurodollar rate floors and alternative base rate floors. Under the Senior Bank Credit Facility, the lenders have a security interest in substantially all of the assets of FTI Consulting, Inc. and substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries. Subject to certain conditions, at any time prior to maturity, we will be able to invite existing and new lenders to increase the size of the facility up to a maximum of $325.0 million. Our Senior Bank Credit Facility and the indentures governing our senior notes contain covenants which limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, pay dividends on our capital stock, make distributions or repurchases of our capital stock or make specified other restricted payments, consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets, guarantee obligations of other entities and our foreign subsidiaries, enter into hedging agreements, enter into transactions with affiliates or related persons and engage in any business other than consulting related businesses. In addition, the Senior Bank Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain (i) a maximum leverage ratio, (ii) a maximum senior secured leverage ratio, (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, and (iv) minimum liquidity of at least 115% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Convertible Notes (excluding amounts subject to net share settlement). At December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants as stipulated in the Senior Bank Credit Facility and the indentures governing our senior notes. No borrowings were outstanding under the Senior Bank Credit Facility at December 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010. However, $1.4 million and $3.6 million of the borrowing limit was used (and, therefore, unavailable) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for letters of credit.
Notes payable to shareholders of acquired businesses. In connection with the acquisition of FD International (Holdings) Limited in October 2006 ("FD"), we issued notes to former holders of FD capital shares who elected to receive notes in lieu of cash for acquisition and earn-out consideration. These notes are unsecured and bear interest based on the LIBOR that compounds quarterly. These notes are redeemable at any time prior to their maturity and accordingly they have been classified as a current obligation. The outstanding balance of these notes was $0.4 million at December 31, 2011 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2010. In connection with our third quarter 2010 acquisition of FS Asia Advisory Limited (formerly Ferrier Hodgson Hong Kong Group), we issued $35.0 million of notes to selling shareholders as part of the total consideration paid. These notes are unsecured and bear interest at 8% per annum. Payments of unpaid principal and interest are to be made annually on August 19, 2011 through August 19, 2015. The principal payments have been classified as either current or non-current based on the timing of the payments. As of December 31, 2011 $6.0 million has been repaid. Guarantees. Currently, we do not have any debt guarantees related to entities outside of the consolidated group. As of December 31, 2011, substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of borrowings under our Senior Bank Credit Facility, our senior notes and our Convertible Notes in the amount of $764.9 million. Future Maturities of Long-Term Debt For years subsequent to December 31, 2011, scheduled annual maturities of long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2011 are as follows.
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| Commitments And Contingencies | 16. Commitments and Contingencies Operating Lease Commitments Rental expense, net of rental income was $57.0 million during 2011, $49.6 million during 2010, and $49.5 million during 2009. For years subsequent to December 31, 2011, future minimum payments for all operating lease obligations that have initial non-cancelable lease terms exceeding one year, net of rental income from subleases of $0.5 million in 2012, $0.3 million in 2013, $0.1 million in 2014, $0.1 million in 2015 and $0.1 million in 2016 are as follows:
Contingencies We are subject to legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In management's opinion, we believe we have adequate legal defenses and/or insurance coverage with respect to the eventuality of such actions. We do not believe any settlement or judgment relating to any pending legal action would materially affect our financial position or results of operations. |
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| Income Taxes | 17. Income Taxes Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
As of December 31, 2011, we have not provided for deferred taxes on $9.5 million of the undistributed non-U.S. subsidiary earnings that are considered permanently invested. If these earnings were repatriated, the unrecognized deferred tax liability would be approximately $3.3 million. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had $3.5 million in deferred tax assets associated with foreign net operating loss carryforwards which can be carried forward for periods ranging from 20 years to indefinite. As of December 31, 2011, the Company believed certain deferred tax assets associated with foreign net operating loss carryforwards would expire unused based on updated forward-looking financial information. Therefore, a valuation allowance of $0.9 million was recorded against the Company's net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2011. We have not established a valuation allowance for any of our other deferred assets as we expect that future taxable income as well as the reversal of temporary differences will enable us to fully utilize our deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2010 we had not established a valuation allowance for any of our deferred tax assets. The components of "Income before income tax provision" from continuing operations are as follows:
The components of the income tax provision from continuing operations are as follows:
Our income tax provision from continuing operations resulted in effective tax rates that varied from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
We file numerous consolidated and separate income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in many city, state and foreign jurisdictions. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years prior to 2008 and are no longer subject to state and local or foreign tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2006. In addition, open tax years related to state and foreign jurisdictions remain subject to examination but are not considered material to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Our liability for uncertain tax positions was $2.9 million and $2.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are classified as operating expenses and are excluded from the income tax provision. As of December 31, 2011, our accrual for the payment of tax-related interest and penalties was not material. We are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits would significantly decrease or increase within the next twelve months. |
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| Stockholders' Equity | 18. Stockholders' Equity Common Stock Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted for action by the stockholders and share equally, share-for-share, if dividends are declared on the common stock. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company or upon the distribution of our assets, all assets and funds remaining after payment in full of our debts and liabilities, and after the payment of all liquidation preferences, if any, applicable to any outstanding preferred stock, would be divided and distributed among the holders of our common stock ratably. There are no redemption or sinking fund requirements applicable to shares of our common stock. Common Stock Repurchase Program On November 4, 2009, our Board of Directors authorized a two-year stock repurchase program of up to $500.0 million and terminated the $50.0 million stock repurchase program authorized in February 2009. November 2009 accelerated share buyback agreement. On November 9, 2009, we entered into an accelerated share buyback agreement ("Master Agreement") with an investment bank. On the same day, FTI Consulting and the investment bank executed a supplemental confirmation to effect a $250.0 million accelerated stock buyback transaction pursuant to the Master Agreement. On November 12, 2009, FTI Consulting paid $250.0 million to the investment bank and received a substantial majority of the shares to be delivered by the investment bank in the accelerated buyback transaction. On December 10, 2009, FTI Consulting received additional shares bringing the total shares delivered in 2010 to 4,874,807 shares of FTI Consulting common stock. This transaction was accounted for as two separate transactions, a share repurchase and a forward contract indexed to our own stock. The repurchase of shares was accounted for as a share retirement resulting in a reduction of common stock issued and outstanding of 4,874,807 shares and a corresponding reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital of $250.0 million. Final settlement of the repurchase transaction was scheduled for no later than July 9, 2010 and could occur earlier at the option of the investment bank or later under certain circumstances. On January 22, 2010, FTI Consulting received notice that the investment bank exercised its rights to terminate the accelerated buyback transaction. As a result, FTI Consulting received an additional 580,784 shares of common stock in January 2010, bringing the total shares repurchased pursuant to the accelerated buyback transaction to 5,455,591 shares at a purchase price of $45.82 per share. No cash was required to complete the final delivery of shares. The additional shares received were accounted for as a share retirement in the first quarter of 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the forward contract was anti-dilutive as the forward contract represented a contingent number of shares that would be delivered to FTI Consulting by the investment bank. As the shares were anti-dilutive, their impact was not considered in the computation of earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2009 in accordance with the guidance of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. The shares were removed from the count used for the calculation of earnings per share after delivery to FTI Consulting. Open market purchases. After the accelerated buyback transaction settled in January 2010, a balance of $250.0 million remained available under the stock repurchase program to fund stock repurchases by the Company. During 2010, we purchased and retired 1,178,089 shares of our common stock for a total cost of approximately $40.6 million. We made no open market purchases in 2009. March 2011 accelerated stock buyback agreement. On March 2, 2011, we entered into a supplemental confirmation with Goldman Sachs for a $209.4 million accelerated stock buyback transaction (the "2011 ASB"), pursuant to the Master Agreement. On March 7, 2011, we paid $209.4 million to Goldman Sachs using available cash on hand and received 4,433,671 shares of FTI Consulting common stock, representing a majority of the total number of shares expected to be delivered pursuant to the 2011 ASB. On May 17, 2011, we received additional shares bringing the total number of shares of our common stock delivered pursuant to the 2011 ASB to 5,061,558 shares. As permitted by the Master Agreement and the 2011 ASB, on September 2, 2011, Goldman Sachs accelerated the termination date of the 2011 ASB which was to occur no later than December 2, 2011. On September 8, 2011, we received an additional 671,647 shares of FTI Consulting common stock, bringing the total number of shares of our common stock delivered pursuant to the 2011 ASB to 5,733,205. The repurchase of shares was accounted for as a share retirement resulting in a reduction of common stock issued and outstanding of 5,733,205 shares and a corresponding reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital of $209.4 million. The completion of the 2011 ASB completed the $500 million stock repurchase program. |
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| Employee Benefit Plans | 19. Employee Benefit Plans We maintain a qualified defined contribution 401(k) plan, which covers substantially all of our U.S. employees. Under the plan, participants are entitled to make pre-tax and/or Roth post-tax contributions up to the annual maximums established by the Internal Revenue Service. We match a certain percentage of participant contributions pursuant to the terms of the plan, which contributions are limited to a percent of the participant's eligible compensation. FTI Consulting matches each participant's eligible 401(k) plan contributions up to the annual limit specified by the Internal Revenue Service. We made contributions related to the plan of $8.3 million during 2011, $8.0 million during 2010, and $7.8 million during 2009.
We also maintain several defined contribution pension schemes for our employees in the United Kingdom and other foreign countries. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of FTI Consulting in independently administered funds. We contributed $5.8 million to these plans during 2011, $4.6 million during 2010, and $4.9 million during 2009. |
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| Segment Reporting | 20. Segment Reporting We manage our business in five reportable operating segments: Corporate Finance/Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology and Strategic Communications. Our Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment focuses on strategic, operational, financial and capital needs of businesses around the world and provides consulting and advisory services on a wide range of areas, such as restructuring (including bankruptcy), interim management, financings, M&A, post-acquisition integration, valuations, tax issues and performance improvement. Our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment provides law firms, companies, government clients and other interested parties with dispute advisory, investigations, forensic accounting, data analytics, business intelligence assessments and risk mitigation services. Our Economic Consulting segment provides law firms, companies, government entities and other interested parties with analysis of complex economic issues for use in legal, regulatory, and international arbitration proceedings, strategic decision making and public policy debates in the U.S. and around the world. Our Technology segment provides e-discovery and information management consultanting, software and services to its clients. It provides products, services and consulting to companies, law firms, courts and government agencies worldwide. Its comprehensive suite of software and services help clients locate, review and produce ESI, including e-mail, computer files, voicemail, instant messaging, and financial and transactional data. Our Strategic Communications segment provides advice and consulting services relating to financial and corporate communications and investor relations, reputation management and brand communications, public affairs, business consulting and digital design and marketing.
Effective January 1, 2010, we implemented a change in our organizational structure that resulted in the movement of our Financial and Enterprise Data Analytics subpractice from our Technology segment to our Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. This change has been reflected in our segment reporting for all periods presented. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment's share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and special charges plus non-operating litigation settlements. Although Adjusted Segment EBITDA is not a measure of financial condition or performance determined in accordance with GAAP, we use Adjusted Segment EBITDA to evaluate and compare the operating performance of our segments. The table below presents revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA for our reportable segments for the three years ended December 31, 2011:
The table below reconciles Adjusted Segment EBITDA to income before income tax provision. Unallocated corporate expenses include primarily indirect costs related to centrally managed administrative functions which have not been allocated to the segments. These administrative costs include costs related to executive management, legal, corporate office support costs, information technology, accounting, marketing, human resources, and company-wide business development functions.
The table below presents assets by segment. Segment assets primarily include accounts and notes receivable, fixed assets purchased specifically for the segment, goodwill and other intangible assets.
The table below details information on our revenues for the three years ended December 31, 2011. Revenues have been attributed to location based on the location of the legal entity generating the revenue.
We do not have a single customer that represents ten percent or more of our consolidated revenues. The table below details information on our long-lived assets and net assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 attributed to geographic location based on the location of the legal entity holding the assets.
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| Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Financial Information | 21. Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information Substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries are guarantors of borrowings under our senior bank credit facility, senior notes and our Convertible Notes. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. All of our guarantors are wholly-owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries. The following financial information presents condensed consolidating balance sheets, statements of income and statements of cash flows for FTI Consulting, all the guarantor subsidiaries, all the non-guarantor subsidiaries and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the consolidated information for FTI Consulting and its subsidiaries. For purposes of this presentation, we have accounted for our investments in our subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting. The principal eliminating entries eliminate investment in subsidiary and intercompany balances and transactions.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information as of December 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information as of December 31, 2010
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement for the Year Ended December 31, 2010
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2010
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
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| Accounting Principles | Accounting Principles Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). |
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| Reclassifications | Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. |
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| Consolidation | Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FTI Consulting and all of our subsidiaries that we control or variable interest entities for which we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. |
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| Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency Results of operations for our non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated from the designated functional currency to the reporting currency of the U.S. dollar. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for each month while assets and liabilities are translated at balance sheet date exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of stockholders' equity in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income." Transaction gains and losses arising from currency exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the local functional currency are included in "Interest income and other" on our Consolidated Statements of Income. Such transaction gains and losses may be realized or unrealized depending upon whether the transaction settled during the period or remains outstanding at the balance sheet date. |
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| Use Of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making those assumptions, actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates made and assumptions used are the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services, the valuation of stock-based compensation, the determination of self-insurance reserves for certain employee benefit plans, accruals for incentive compensation, the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, the measurement of deferred tax assets and the assessment of recoverability of intangible assets and goodwill. Management bases its estimates on historical trends, current experience and other assumptions that it believes are reasonable. |
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| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the related services are provided, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We generate the majority of our revenues from providing professional services under four types of billing arrangements: time-and-expense, unit-based and to a lesser extent, fixed-fee and performance-based. Time-and-expense billing arrangements require the client to pay based on the number of hours worked by our revenue-generating professionals at contractually agreed-upon rates. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under time-and-expense engagements based on the hours incurred at agreed-upon rates as work is performed. In fixed-fee billing arrangements, we agree to a pre-established fee in exchange for a pre-determined set of professional services. Generally, the client agrees to pay a fixed-fee every month over the specified contract term. These contracts are for varying periods and generally permit the client to cancel the contract before the end of the term. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under these fixed-fee billing arrangements monthly over the specified contract term or, in certain cases, revenue is recognized on the proportional performance method of accounting based on the ratio of labor hours incurred to estimated total labor hours, which we consider to be the best available indicator of the pattern and timing in which such contract obligations are fulfilled. In performance-based or contingent billing arrangements, fees are tied to the attainment of contractually defined objectives. Often this type of arrangement supplements a time-and-expense or fixed-fee engagement, where payment of a performance-based fee is deferred until the conclusion of the matter or upon the achievement of performance-based criteria. We do not recognize revenues under performance-based billing arrangements until all related performance criteria are met and collection of the fee is reasonably assured. In our Technology segment, unit-based revenues are based on either the amount of data stored or processed, the number of concurrent users accessing the information, or the number of pages or images processed for a client. We recognize revenues for our professional services rendered under unit-based engagements as the services are provided based on agreed-upon rates. We also generate certain revenue from software licenses and maintenance. We have vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value for support and maintenance separate from software for the majority of our products. Accordingly, when licenses of certain offerings are included in an arrangement with support and maintenance, we recognize the license revenue upon delivery of the license and recognize the support and maintenance revenue over the term of the maintenance service period. Substantially all of our software license agreements do not include any acceptance provisions. If an arrangement allows for customer acceptance of the software, we defer revenue until the earlier of customer acceptance or when the acceptance provisions lapse. Hosting revenues from hosting-fees are recognized ratably over the term of the hosting agreement. We have certain arrangements with clients in which we provide multiple elements of services under one engagement contract. Revenues under these types of arrangements are accounted for in accordance ASC 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements, and recognized pursuant to the criteria described above. Some clients pay us retainers before we begin any work for them. We hold retainers on deposit until we have completed the work. We generally apply these retainers to final billings and refund any excess over the final amount billed to clients, as appropriate, when we complete our work. If the client is in bankruptcy, fees for our services may be subject to approval by the court. In some cases, a portion of the fees to be paid to us by a client is required by a court to be held until completion of our work and final fee settlements have been negotiated. We make a determination whether to record all or a portion of such holdback as revenue prior to collection on a case-by-case basis. If at the outset of an arrangement we determine that the arrangement fee is not fixed or determinable, revenue is deferred until all criteria for recognizing revenue are met. Reimbursable expenses, including those relating to travel, out-of pocket expenses, outside consultants and other similar costs, are generally included in revenues, and an equivalent amount of reimbursable expenses is included in costs of services in the period in which the expense is incurred. Any taxes assessed on revenues relating to services provided to our clients are recorded on a net basis. Revenues recognized, but not yet billed to clients, have been recorded as "Unbilled receivables" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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| Direct Cost Of Revenues | Direct Cost of Revenues Direct cost of revenues consists primarily of billable employee compensation and related payroll benefits, the cost of consultants assigned to revenue-generating activities and direct expenses billable to clients. Direct cost of revenues also includes depreciation expense on the equipment of our Technology segment that is used to host and process client information. Direct cost of revenues does not include an allocation of overhead costs. |
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| Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation We measure share-based compensation using a fair value based recognition method. Share-based compensation cost is estimated at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period or performance period of the award. The amount of share-based compensation expense recognized at any date must at least equal the portion of grant date value of the award that is vested at that date. We use the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options on the dates of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires various judgmental assumptions including volatility and expected term, which are based on our historical experience. We also make assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate and the expected dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected term of the share-based award. The dividend yield on our common stock is assumed to be zero since we do not pay dividends and have no current plans to do so in the future. Restricted stock is measured based on the closing price of the underlying stock on the dates of grant. Awards with performance-based vesting conditions require the achievement of specific financial targets at the end of the specified performance period and the employee's continued employment. We recognize the estimated fair value of performance-based awards as share-based compensation expense over the performance period. We consider each performance period separately, based upon our determination of whether it is probable that the performance target will be achieved. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance targets. If a performance target is not met, no compensation cost is ultimately recognized against that target, and, to the extent previously recognized, compensation expense is reversed. For all our share-based awards, we estimate the expected forfeiture rate and recognize expense only for those shares expected to vest. We estimate the forfeiture rate based on historical experience. Groups of share-based award holders that have similar historical behavior with regard to option exercise timing and forfeiture rates are considered separately for valuation and attribution purposes. Forfeitures are estimated at the time an award is granted and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. |
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| Selling, General, And Administrative Expense | Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Research and Development Research and development costs related to software development are expensed as incurred. Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products. When we have determined that technological feasibility for our software products is reached, costs related to the project are capitalized until such products are available for general release to customers as discussed in "Capitalized Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed" below.
Advertising Costs Advertising costs consist of marketing, advertising through print and other media, professional event sponsorship and public relations. These costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs totaled $23.3 million, $20.7 million, and $18.1 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Our income tax provision consists of federal, state and international income taxes. We generate income in a significant number of states located throughout the U.S. as well as foreign countries in which we conduct business. Our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to a change in the mix of earnings between higher and lower state or country tax jurisdictions and the impact of non-deductible expenses. Additionally, we record deferred tax assets and liabilities using the asset and liability method of accounting which requires us to measure these assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. |
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| Cash Equivalents And Short-Term Investments | Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid short-term investments, principally money market funds, commercial paper and certificates of deposit with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. In addition, we also may invest in short-term investments with maturities greater than three months, consisting primarily of certificates of deposit and treasury bills. Any short-term investments are classified as available-for- sale and carried at fair value, based on quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income," which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gains on the sale of commercial paper or treasury bills are recognized when realized in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Losses are recognized as realized or when we have determined that an "other-than-temporary" decline in fair value has occurred. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method. There were no short-term investments at December 31, 2011 or 2010. |
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| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash We classify cash that is restricted as to usage or withdrawal as restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restricted cash is typically held in short-term interest-bearing accounts until disbursed. Restricted cash totaled $10.2 million and $10.5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. |
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| Allowance For Doubtful Accounts And Unbilled Services | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Unbilled Services We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services for estimated losses resulting from the inability of clients to pay our fees or for disputes that affect our ability to fully collect our billed accounts receivable, as well as potential fee reductions negotiated by clients or imposed by bankruptcy courts. Even if a bankruptcy court approves our services, it has the discretion to require us to refund all or a portion of our fees due to the outcome of the case or a variety of other factors. We estimate the allowance for all receivable risks by reviewing the status of each matter and recording reserves based on our experience and knowledge of the particular client and historical collection patterns. However, our actual experience may vary significantly from our estimates. If the financial condition of our clients were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability or unwillingness to pay our fees, or bankruptcy courts require us to refund certain fees, we may need to record additional allowances or write-offs in future periods. This risk related to a client's inability to pay is mitigated to the extent that we may receive retainers from some of our clients prior to performing services. The provision for doubtful accounts and unbilled services is also adjusted after the related work has been billed to the client and we discover that full collectability is not reasonably assured. It is classified in "Selling, general and administrative expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income and totaled $12.6 million, $10.7 million, and $19.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The provision for unbilled services is normally recorded prior to customer billing and is recorded as a reduction to revenues. This provision normally relates to fee adjustments, estimates of fee reductions that may be imposed by bankruptcy courts and other discretionary pricing adjustments. |
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| Property And Equipment | Property and Equipment We record property and equipment, including improvements that extend useful lives, at cost, while maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. We calculate depreciation using the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years for furniture, equipment and internal use software. We amortize leasehold improvements over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. We capitalize costs incurred during the application development stage of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. Capitalized software developed for internal use is classified within furniture, equipment and software and is amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which is generally three years. |
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| Notes Receivable From Employees | Notes Receivable from Employees Notes receivable due from employees principally include unsecured general recourse forgivable loans which are provided to attract and retain certain of our senior, highly-skilled professionals. Some or all of the principal amount and accrued interest of the loans we make to employees will be forgiven by us upon the passage of time, provided that the professional is an employee on the forgiveness date, and upon other specified events, such as death or disability. Professionals who terminate their employment with us prior to the end of the forgiveness period are required to repay the outstanding, unforgiven loan balance and any accrued but unforgiven interest, except, in most cases, if the termination was by the Company without cause or by the employee with good reason, or, subject to certain conditions, if the employee terminates his or her employment due to retirement or non-renewal of his or her employment agreement, the loan may be forgiven or continue to be forgivable, in whole or in part. We amortize forgivable loans to expense on a straight-line basis over their requisite service periods of one to ten years. The accrued interest is calculated based on the note's effective interest rate and is recorded as interest income. |
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the purchase price of acquired businesses in excess of the fair market value of net assets acquired. Other intangible assets include trade names, customer relationships, contract backlog, non-competition agreements and software. We test our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important that could trigger an interim impairment review include, but are not limited to, the following:
We assess our goodwill for impairment using a fair value approach at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a business one level below that operating segment if discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. When available and as appropriate, we use market multiples derived from a set of comparables to establish fair values (a market approach). If a set of comparables is not available, we estimate fair value using discounted cash flows (an income approach).
Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an asset's carrying value may not be recoverable. We amortize our acquired definite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 1 to 15 years. As of December 31, 2011, we concluded that our goodwill and other intangible assets were not impaired. |
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| Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We review long-lived assets such as property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. These events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated future cash flows. If an impairment indicator is present, we evaluate recoverability of assets to be held and used by a comparison of the carrying value of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. We group assets at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows generated by other asset groups. If the total of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, we estimate the fair value of the asset group to determine whether an impairment loss should be recognized. An impairment loss will be recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset group. |
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| Debt Financing Fees | Debt Financing Fees We amortize the costs we incur to obtain debt financing over the terms of the underlying obligations on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method. The amortization of debt financing costs is included in "Interest expense" in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Unamortized debt financing costs are classified within "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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| Capitalized Software To Be Sold, Leased Or Otherwise Marketed | Capitalized Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed We expense costs for software products that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed until technological feasibility has been established. Thereafter, all software development costs are capitalized and subsequently reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Capitalized costs are amortized based on current and future revenue for each product with an annual minimum equal to the straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. We classify software products to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as noncurrent "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unamortized capitalized software costs were $9.3 million and $7.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Amortization of capitalized software costs was $2.6 million, $1.7 million, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. |
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| Leases | Leases We lease office space and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases normally provide for the payment of minimum annual rentals and may include scheduled rent increases. Some leases include provisions for renewal options of up to five years. Some of our leases for office space contain provisions whereby the future rental payments may be adjusted for increases in operating expenses above specified amounts. We recognize rent expense under operating leases on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable lease term. For leases with scheduled rent increases this treatment results in a deferred rent liability, which is classified within "Other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Lease inducements such as tenant improvement allowances, cash inducements, and rent abatements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Unamortized lease inducements are also included in deferred rent. Deferred rent at December 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $43.7 million and $43.9 million, respectively. |
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| Interest Rate Swaps | Interest Rate Swaps We sometimes use derivative instruments, consisting primarily of interest rate swap agreements, to manage our exposure to changes in the fair values or future cash flows of some of our long-term debt. We may enter into interest rate swap transactions with financial institutions acting as the counter-party. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. At December 31, 2011, we were not a party to any derivative instruments. |
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| Billings In Excess Of Services Provided | Billings in Excess of Services Provided Billings in excess of services provided represent amounts billed to clients, such as retainers, in advance of work being performed. Clients may make advance payments, which are held on deposit until completion of work or are applied at predetermined amounts or times. Excess payments are either applied to final billings or refunded to clients upon completion of work. Payments in excess of related accounts receivable and unbilled receivables are recorded as billings in excess of services provided within the liabilities section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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Disclosure of accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Entity's cash and cash equivalents accounting policy with respect to restricted balances. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. The accounting policy may also address the accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, noncontrolling interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for recognition of costs in the period which correspond to the sales and revenue categories presented in the statement of operations. The accounting policy may include the amount and nature of costs incurred, provisions associated with inventories, purchase discounts, freight and other costs included in cost of sales incurred and recorded in the period. This disclosure also includes the nature of costs of sales incurred and recorded in the statement of operations for the period relating to transactions with related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of accounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for leasing arrangements (both lessor and lessee). This disclosure may address (1) lease classification (that is, operating versus capital), (2) how the term of a lease is determined (for example, the circumstances in which a renewal option is considered part of the lease term), (3) how rental revenue or expense is recognized for a lease that contains rent escalations, (4) an entity's accounting treatment for deferred rent, including that which arises from lease incentives, rent abatements, rent holidays, or tenant allowances (5) an entity's accounting treatment for contingent rental payments and (6) an entity's policy for reviewing, at least annually, the residual values of sales-type and direct-finance leases. The disclosure also may indicate how the entity accounts for its capital leases, leveraged leases or sale-leaseback transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for costs incurred to (1) establish the technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed; and (2) produce product masters after establishing technological feasibility. This accounting policy also may apply to purchased computer software. This policy also may address the entity's amortization policy for its capitalized computer software costs and how it evaluates such capitalized costs for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for trade and other accounts receivables. This disclosure may include the basis at which such receivables are carried in the entity's statements of financial position (for example, net realizable value), how the entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts, when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized, and the entity's income recognition policies for such receivables, including its treatment of related fees and costs, its treatment of premiums, discounts or unearned income, when accrual of interest is discontinued, how the entity records payments received on nonaccrual receivables and its policy for resuming accrual of interest on such receivables. If the enterprise holds a large number of similar loans, disclosure may include the accounting policy for the anticipation of prepayments and significant assumptions underlying prepayment estimates for amortization of premiums, discounts, and nonrefundable fees and costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Correction of immaterial error in Consolidated Balance Sheet. No definition available.
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The effect of recording the correction of the immaterial error in our consolidated statements of income for the periods presented. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations. No definition available.
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Schedule of special charges by segment including unallocated corporate charges. No definition available.
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Disclosure of changes to an entity's special charges reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost. This element may also include a description of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of an accrued liability for restructuring activities. This element may be used to encapsulate the roll forward presentations of an entity's reserve by type of cost and in total, and explanation of changes that occurred in the period. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of interest income and other income elements which are not separately disclosed on the income statement. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the allocation of equity-based compensation costs to a given line item on the balance sheet and income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and the amount capitalized and expensed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the changes in outstanding nonvested shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average grant date fair value for restricted stock units that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, and the number of restricted stock units that were granted, vested, or forfeited during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of option exercise prices, by grouped ranges, including the upper and lower limits of the price range, the number of shares under option, weighted average exercise price and remaining contractual option terms. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the weighted-average grant-date fair value of equity options or other equity instruments granted during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Schedule Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value |
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| Schedule Of Carrying And Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Instruments |
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Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class |
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Disclosure of intangibles assets, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)
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| Components Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations |
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| Schedule Of Liability And Equity Components Of Convertible Notes |
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Schedule Of Redemption Price Percentage [Table Text Block] No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the combined aggregate amount of maturities and sinking fund requirements for all long-term borrowings for each of the five years following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)
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| Schedule Of Future Minimum Payments For All Operating Lease Obligations |
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Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year and the total minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Tables)
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| Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities |
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| Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Provision |
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| Schedule Of Components Of The Income Tax Provision From Continuing Operations |
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| Schedule Of Effective Tax Rates That Varied From The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate |
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Tabular disclosure of the components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for each year presented including, but not limited to: current tax expense (benefit), deferred tax expense (benefit), investment tax credits, government grants, the benefits of operating loss carryforwards, tax expense that results from allocating certain tax benefits either directly to contributed capital or to reduce goodwill or other noncurrent intangible assets of an acquired entity, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity, and adjustments of the beginning-of-the-year balances of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstances that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the components of net deferred tax asset or liability recognized in an entity's statement of financial position, including the following: the total of all deferred tax liabilities, the total of all deferred tax assets, the total valuation allowance recognized for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation using percentage or dollar amounts of the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the year to the amount of income tax expense that would result from applying domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Tables)
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| Schedule Of Revenues And Adjusted Segment EBITDA For Our Reportable Segments |
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| Schedule Of Assets By Segments |
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Reconciliation of adjusted segment EBITDA to income before income tax provision. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total assets from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative difference between the rental payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense over the term of the leased property by the lessor or lessee, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revision To Previously Reported Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Number of employees participating in program | 82 | ||
| Decrease in net income | $ 5.9 | $ 3.2 |
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Revision To Previously Reported Financial Information (Correction Of Immaterial Error On Impacted Line Items Of The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) (USD $)
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| Direct cost of revenues | $ 233,005 | $ 249,975 | $ 250,844 | $ 223,084 | $ 207,959 | $ 206,831 | $ 211,635 | $ 199,174 | $ 956,908 | $ 825,599 | $ 772,191 |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 92,932 | 97,618 | 94,442 | 88,303 | 88,222 | 85,936 | 82,514 | 84,567 | 373,295 | 341,239 | 344,871 |
| Special charges | 15,212 | 21,775 | 29,356 | 15,212 | 51,131 | ||||||
| Operating income | 68,204 | 59,422 | 33,642 | 44,179 | 31,600 | 46,908 | 49,032 | 30,852 | 205,447 | 158,392 | 258,183 |
| Income before income tax provision | 54,604 | 45,589 | 22,065 | 30,869 | 15,620 | 32,370 | 37,513 | 21,888 | 153,127 | 107,391 | 221,668 |
| Income tax provision | 14,723 | 16,150 | 6,740 | 11,611 | 6,765 | 12,206 | 14,161 | 8,275 | 49,224 | 41,407 | 81,825 |
| Net income | 39,881 | 29,439 | 15,325 | 19,258 | 8,855 | 20,164 | 23,352 | 13,613 | 103,903 | 65,984 | 139,843 |
| Earnings per common share - Basic | $ 1.00 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.30 | $ 2.53 | $ 1.45 | $ 2.80 |
| Earnings per common share - Diluted | $ 0.93 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.28 | $ 2.39 | $ 1.38 | $ 2.63 |
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| Direct cost of revenues | 815,776 | 767,387 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 340,124 | 344,318 | |||||||||
| Special charges | 52,020 | ||||||||||
| Operating income | 168,441 | 263,540 | |||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 117,440 | 227,025 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 45,550 | 83,999 | |||||||||
| Net income | 71,890 | 143,026 | |||||||||
| Earnings per common share - Basic | $ 1.58 | $ 2.86 | |||||||||
| Earnings per common share - Diluted | $ 1.51 | $ 2.70 | |||||||||
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| Direct cost of revenues | 825,599 | 772,191 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 341,239 | 344,871 | |||||||||
| Special charges | 51,131 | ||||||||||
| Operating income | 158,392 | 258,183 | |||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 107,391 | 221,668 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 41,407 | 81,825 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ 65,984 | $ 139,843 | |||||||||
| Earnings per common share - Basic | $ 1.45 | $ 2.80 | |||||||||
| Earnings per common share - Diluted | $ 1.38 | $ 2.63 | |||||||||
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2011
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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Jan. 15, 2006
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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| Earnings Per Common Share [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ 39,881 | $ 29,439 | $ 15,325 | $ 19,258 | $ 8,855 | $ 20,164 | $ 23,352 | $ 13,613 | $ 103,903 | $ 65,984 | $ 139,843 | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 39,932 | 40,182 | 40,587 | 43,877 | 45,110 | 45,471 | 45,857 | 45,799 | 41,131 | 45,557 | 49,963 | ||
| Effect of dilutive stock options | 915 | 915 | 1,215 | ||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive convertible notes | 836 | 863 | 1,613 | ||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive restricted shares | 591 | 329 | 336 | ||||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted | 42,857 | 42,267 | 42,912 | 45,939 | 46,972 | 46,981 | 48,358 | 48,272 | 43,473 | 47,664 | 53,127 | ||
| Earnings per common share - basic | $ 1.00 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.30 | $ 2.53 | $ 1.45 | $ 2.80 | ||
| Earnings per common share - Diluted | $ 0.93 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.28 | $ 2.39 | $ 1.38 | $ 2.63 | ||
| Antidilutive stock options and restricted shares | 2,119 | 1,606 | 1,026 | ||||||||||
| Senior subordinated convertible notes, interest percentage | 3.75% | 3.75% | |||||||||||
| Conversion price of Convertible Notes, per share | $ 31.25 | $ 31.25 | |||||||||||
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of call options and warrants using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of convertible debt securities using the if-converted method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Nonvested equity-based payment awards that contain forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) that result in incremental common shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amounts paid as of the current balance sheet date related to the current period special charges. No definition available.
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Amounts paid as of the current balance sheet date related to the prior period special charges. No definition available.
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Number of employees included in the reduction in workforce related to the special charges recorded in the period. No definition available.
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Remaining liability related to special charges. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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Amount of consideration other than cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of special charge. No definition available.
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Total cash outflows expected to be paid related to the special charges recorded in the current period. No definition available.
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Total cash outflows expected to be paid related to the special charges recorded in the prior period. No definition available.
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Special Charges (Schedule Of Special Charges By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | $ 15,212 | $ 21,775 | $ 29,356 | $ 15,212 | $ 51,131 |
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 9,440 | 9,936 | |||
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Forensic And Litigation Consulting [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 839 | 4,821 | |||
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Economic Consulting [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 2,093 | 6,667 | |||
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Total Excluding Unallocated Corporate [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 12,372 | 46,381 | |||
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 2,840 | 4,750 | |||
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Technology [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | 15,913 | ||||
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Strategic Communications [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | |||||
| Special charges | $ 9,044 | ||||
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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Special Charges (Schedule Of Special Charges Reserve By Type Of Cost) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning balance | $ 4,682 | |
| Additions | 10,370 | 19,770 |
| Payments | (10,034) | (15,088) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (260) | |
| Ending balance | 4,758 | 4,682 |
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Employee Termination Costs [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning balance | 1,920 | |
| Additions | 10,370 | 12,069 |
| Payments | (7,388) | (10,149) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (144) | |
| Ending balance | 4,758 | 1,920 |
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Lease Termination Costs [Member]
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| Special Charges [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning balance | 2,762 | |
| Additions | 7,701 | |
| Payments | (2,646) | (4,939) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (116) | |
| Ending balance | $ 2,762 | |
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Special charges on foreign currency translation adjustment and other. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination and to asset retirement obligations. No definition available.
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Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. No definition available.
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Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of special charge. No definition available.
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Interest Income And Other (Schedule Of Interest Income And Other) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Interest Income And Other [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ 6,200 | $ 5,442 | $ 5,645 | |||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange transaction gains (losses), net | (560) | (542) | 587 | |||||||||||||
| Remeasurement gain on acquisition of German joint venture | 2,277 | |||||||||||||||
| Litigation settlement gains, net | 250 | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 664 | (477) | (351) | |||||||||||||
| Interest income and other | $ 895 | $ 486 | $ 2,923 | $ 2,000 | $ (317) | $ 2,527 | $ (141) | $ 2,354 | $ 6,304 | [1] | $ 4,423 | [1] | $ 8,408 | [1] | ||
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of gain recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest income and other income recognized during the period. Included in this element is interest derived from investments in debt securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other investments which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money and other income from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). No definition available.
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The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instruments, excluding stock options, that released during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The date when the equity-based award expires as specified in the award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum vesting term over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum vesting term over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition. No definition available.
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The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock or unit options distributed to employees as compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified stock options) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from non-qualified stock options recognized on the income statement. This element increases net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Share-Based Compensation Expense Recognized) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Stock Options [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 13,619 | [1] | $ 11,639 | $ 13,434 | ||||||||
| Income tax benefit | 5,014 | [1] | 4,201 | 5,462 | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation, net of income taxes | 8,605 | [1] | 7,438 | 7,972 | ||||||||
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Stock Options [Member] | Direct Cost Of Revenues [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 10,436 | [1] | 8,771 | 8,143 | ||||||||
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Stock Options [Member] | Selling, General And Administrative Expense [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 2,649 | [1] | 2,154 | 5,291 | ||||||||
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Stock Options [Member] | Special Charges [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 534 | [1],[2] | 714 | [2] | ||||||||
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Restricted Share [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 23,733 | [3] | 23,607 | [3] | 15,203 | [3] | ||||||
| Income tax benefit | 8,749 | [3] | 8,466 | [3] | 5,567 | [3] | ||||||
| Share-based compensation, net of income taxes | 14,984 | [3] | 15,141 | [3] | 9,636 | [3] | ||||||
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Restricted Share [Member] | Direct Cost Of Revenues [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 14,382 | [3] | 13,659 | [3] | 7,025 | [3] | ||||||
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Restricted Share [Member] | Selling, General And Administrative Expense [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | 9,052 | [3] | 8,732 | [3] | 8,178 | [3] | ||||||
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Restricted Share [Member] | Special Charges [Member]
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 299 | [2],[3] | $ 1,216 | [2],[3] | ||||||||
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. No definition available.
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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option And Grants Using Valuation Assumptions) (Details)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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Stock Options [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Risk-free interest rate, minimum | 0.88% | 1.55% | 0.66% |
| Risk-free interest rate, maximum | 2.58% | 2.96% | 2.81% |
| Expected term, minimum (Years) | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Expected term, maximum (Years) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Stock price volatility, minimum | 39.23% | 38.27% | 38.43% |
| Stock price volatility, maximum | 40.82% | 42.06% | 44.75% |
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. No definition available.
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The minimum period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. No definition available.
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The estimated measure of the maximum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
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The estimated measure of the minimum percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. No definition available.
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The maximum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. No definition available.
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The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price at which grantees could have acquired the underlying shares with respect to stock options that were terminated during the reporting period due to noncompliance with plan terms during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share Of Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights And Restricted Shares And Share Units Granted) (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Stock Options [Member] | Grant Price = Fair Market Value [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Weighted average fair value of grants | $ 13.68 | $ 15.93 | $ 19.49 |
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Restricted Share [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Weighted average fair value of grants, Restricted shares | $ 37.45 | $ 38.84 | $ 46.92 |
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average exercise price as of the balance sheet date for those equity-based payment arrangements exercisable and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding exercisable stock options as of the balance sheet date in the customized range of exercise prices for which the market and performance vesting condition has been satisfied. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding stock options as of the balance sheet date for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees could acquire the underlying shares with respect to all outstanding stock options which are in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average period remaining as of the balance sheet date until option expiration pertaining to the outstanding stock options for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, years, months). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Unvested Restricted Share Award Activity) (Details) (Restricted Share Award [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Restricted Share Award [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2011, Shares | 1,145 |
| Restricted share awards granted, Shares | 526 |
| Restricted share awards vested, Shares | (376) |
| Restricted share awards forfeited, Shares | (34) |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2011, Shares | 1,261 |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 40.74 |
| Restricted share awards granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 37.11 |
| Restricted share awards vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 41.41 |
| Restricted share awards forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 55.72 |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2011, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 38.54 |
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Share Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Share Units [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Restricted Share Units [Member]
|
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2011, Shares | 432 |
| Restricted Share Units granted, Shares | 395 |
| Restricted Share Units released, Shares | (44) |
| Restricted share units forfeited, Shares | (2) |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2011, Shares | 781 |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2011, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 41.69 |
| Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 37.91 |
| Restricted Share Units released, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 46.32 |
| Restricted share units forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 65.06 |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2011, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | $ 39.66 |
| Restricted Share Units outstanding, December 31, 2011, Intrinsic Value | $ 33,113 |
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock options, that released during the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. No definition available.
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The intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instruments, excluding stock options, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Research And Development Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Research And Development Costs [Abstract] | |||
| Research and development cost related to software development | $ 23.7 | $ 25.3 | $ 21.4 |
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Research and development expense during the period related to the costs of developing and achieving technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
2011 Acquisitions [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
2011 Acquisitions [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
Non-Competition Agreements [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2009
2009 Acquisitions [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred | $ 30,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate cash consideration | 27,000,000 | 20,200,000 | 3,800,000 | 2,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration estimated fair value | 2,900,000 | 18,200,000 | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation, accounts receivable | 24,400,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation, assumed liabilities | 20,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation, identifiable intangible assets | 6,300,000 | 6,900,000 | 200,000 | 5,800,000 | 1,300,000 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchase price allocation, goodwill | 27,300,000 | 26,600,000 | 27,300,000 | 26,600,000 | 32,300,000 | 14,600,000 | 47,200,000 | 2,600,000 | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | 1,500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock consideration in relation to price protection provision guarantees | 6,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock floor prices for common stock price guarantee provisions | $ 28.47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock floor prices for common stock price guarantee provisions | $ 69.48 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Determination dates for common stock price guarantee provisions | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Initial acquisition price | 86,400,000 | 2,800,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash held in escrow | 8,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loan notes to selling shareholders | 35,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reimbursement of seller expenses | 600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of term of contingent consideration payable annually | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| End of term of contingent consideration payable annually | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration will become payable is subject to, cap amount | 37,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average amortization period | 12.4 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition of remaining percentage of equity interest in a German joint venture | 50.00% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Remeasurement gain on acquisition of German joint venture | 2,277,000 | 2,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in amount of contingent consideration liability | $ (9,004,000) | $ 944,000 | $ 799,000 | $ 796,000 | $ 1,011,000 | $ 179,000 | $ (6,465,000) | $ 1,190,000 | ||||||||||||
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Beginning of Term for Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration that are payable annually. No definition available.
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Business acquisition contingent consideration, cap amount No definition available.
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Business acquisitions purchase price allocation, reimbursement of seller expenses. No definition available.
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Cash held in escrow related to business acquisition. No definition available.
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Amount of cash paid in relation to stock floor guarantees. No definition available.
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Determination dates for common stock price guarantee provisions. No definition available.
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End of Term for Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration that are payable annually. No definition available.
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Maximum per share stock floor price within the remaining restricted stock agreements containing stock price guarantee provisions. No definition available.
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Minimum per share stock floor price within the remaining restricted stock agreements containing stock price guarantee provisions. No definition available.
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The calculated weighted-average amortization period of a major class of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the current period either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value of the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, including the fair value of any contingent consideration. If liabilities transferred as consideration remain within the combined entity after the business combination (for example, because the assets or liabilities were transferred to the acquiree rather than to its former owners), and the acquirer therefore retains control of them; in that situation, the acquirer measures those liabilities at their carrying amounts immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to notes payables and long-term debt assumed from the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred which consists of the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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In a business combination achieved in stages, this element represents the amount of gain recognized by the entity as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree it held before the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Concentrations Of Risk (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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|---|---|
| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
| Concentration risk, unsecured trade receivables | $ 19.0 |
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Non-U.S. Legal Entities [Member]
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| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
| Concentration risk, percentage of revenues | 24.00% |
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Single Customer [Member]
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| Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |
| Concentration risk, percentage of revenues | 10.00% |
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Amounts due from customers or clients, more than one year from the balance sheet date, for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Balance Sheet Details (Schedule Of Balance Sheet Details) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|---|---|---|
| Balance Sheet Details [Abstract] | ||
| Prepaid expenses | $ 22,566 | $ 21,863 |
| Other current assets | 7,882 | 6,311 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 30,448 | 28,174 |
| Accounts payable | 14,327 | 11,078 |
| Accrued expenses | 41,474 | 26,579 |
| Accrued contingent consideration | 21,578 | 16,407 |
| Accrued interest payable | 14,369 | 14,857 |
| Accrued taxes payable | 14,950 | 11,757 |
| Other current liabilities | 26,075 | 25,186 |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other, Total | $ 132,773 | $ 105,864 |
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Accrued acquisition-related contingent consideration, current portion. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets which have not been itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements and are a component of Other Assets, Current (OtherAssetsCurrent). Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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Obligations not otherwise itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements that are due within one year or operating cycle, if longer, from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Decrease in interest expense due to converting the interest rate from fixed to variable No definition available.
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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective interest rate fair value hedge that is amortized upon termination of the interest rate swap. No definition available.
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Derivative Instrument Accrued Interest No definition available.
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Senior notes maturity year. No definition available.
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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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High end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Low end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Aggregate notional amount of interest rate derivatives, which relates to the currency amount specified in the interest rate derivative instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of interest rate derivative instruments held by the entity at the reporting date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow provided by derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as investing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments. No definition available.
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Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Change In Acquisition-Related Contingent Consideration Liability) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ 19,864 | [1] | $ 19,864 | [1] | |||||||||||||
| Acquisition date fair value measurement | 2,900 | 18,690 | |||||||||||||||
| Payments | (1,217) | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in amount of contingent consideration liability | (9,004) | 944 | 799 | 796 | 1,011 | 179 | (6,465) | 1,190 | |||||||||
| Ending balance | 14,990 | [1] | 19,864 | [1] | 14,990 | [1] | 19,864 | [1] | |||||||||
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| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Change in amount of contingent consideration liability | (6,465) | [2] | 1,190 | [2] | |||||||||||||
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Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
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| Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||
| Change in amount of contingent consideration liability | $ (92) | $ (16) | |||||||||||||||
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Fair value, as of the period end date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. No definition available.
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Payment made during the period related to acquisition-related contingent consideration. No definition available.
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Business Combination Change In Amount Assets And Liabilities Recognized Asset No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value, as of the period end date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. No definition available.
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Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Carrying And Estimated Fair Value Of Other Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Financial Instruments [Abstract] | |||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, including current portion, Carrying Amount | $ 14,990 | [1] | $ 19,864 | [1] | |||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, including current portion, Estimated Fair Value | 14,990 | [1] | 19,864 | [1] | |||||
| Long-term debt, including current portion, Carrying Amount | 814,885 | [2] | 810,841 | [2] | |||||
| Long-term debt, including current portion, Estimated Fair Value | 882,277 | [2] | 847,248 | [2] | |||||
| Total, Carrying Amount | 829,875 | 830,705 | |||||||
| Total, Estimated Fair Value | 897,267 | 867,112 | |||||||
| Equity component of Convertible Notes | $ 18,019 | $ 18,019 | |||||||
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Fair value, as of the period end date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. No definition available.
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Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Carrying Amount At Period End No definition available.
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The carrying value of long term debt including the current portion and the equity component of Convertible Notes. No definition available.
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The estimated fair value of long term debt including the current portion and the equity component of Convertible Notes. No definition available.
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The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt which may be settled in cash upon conversion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of the gross assets less the gross liabilities of a derivative liability or group of derivative liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total monetary amount specified by the derivative liability (or liabilities). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property And Equipment (Details) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Property And Equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Leasehold improvements | $ 56,504,000 | $ 51,822,000 | |
| Construction in progress | 3,472,000 | 1,655,000 | |
| Furniture and equipment | 33,661,000 | 32,107,000 | |
| Computer equipment and software | 85,962,000 | 78,811,000 | |
| Property and equipment, gross, Total | 179,599,000 | 164,395,000 | |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (105,151,000) | (91,157,000) | |
| Property, plant and equipment, net, Total | 74,448,000 | 73,238,000 | |
| Depreciation expense | $ 26,000,000 | $ 29,600,000 | $ 27,800,000 |
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of computer equipment and capitalized computer software costs. No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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|
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] | |||
| Finite lived intangible assets, amortization expense | $ 22.4 | $ 23.9 | $ 24.7 |
| Estimated amortization expenses for the year 2012 | 21.9 | ||
| Estimated amortization expenses for the year 2013 | 20.2 | ||
| Estimated amortization expenses for the year 2014 | 11.6 | ||
| Estimated amortization expenses for the year 2015 | 10.6 | ||
| Estimated amortization expenses for the year 2016 | 9.1 | ||
| Estimated amortization expenses after the year 2016 | 39.8 | ||
| Non-cash impairment charges and accelerated amortization | $ 23.8 | ||
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Non-cash impairment charges and accelerated amortization reported in the period due to the discontinuation of acquired trade and product names. No definition available.
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Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for the remainder of the finite-lived intangible asset useful life after the fifth succeeding fiscal year. No definition available.
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | $ 1,269,447 | $ 1,195,949 | ||||
| Goodwill acquired during the year | 14,563 | 49,779 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 27,337 | [1] | 26,601 | [1] | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (1,989) | (2,882) | ||||
| Ending Balance | 1,309,358 | 1,269,447 | ||||
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Corporate Finance/Restructuring [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | 434,439 | 387,276 | ||||
| Goodwill acquired during the year | 2,054 | 47,181 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (450) | (18) | ||||
| Ending Balance | 436,043 | 434,439 | ||||
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Forensic And Litigation Consulting [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | 197,234 | 194,229 | ||||
| Goodwill acquired during the year | 760 | 2,598 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 499 | [1] | 1,094 | [1] | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (446) | (687) | ||||
| Ending Balance | 198,047 | 197,234 | ||||
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Economic Consulting [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | 202,689 | 196,731 | ||||
| Goodwill acquired during the year | 11,749 | |||||
| Contingent consideration | 15,512 | [1] | 5,958 | [1] | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (463) | |||||
| Ending Balance | 229,487 | 202,689 | ||||
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Technology [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | 117,960 | 118,011 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (2) | (51) | ||||
| Ending Balance | 117,958 | 117,960 | ||||
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Strategic Communications [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||||
| Beginning Balance | 317,125 | 299,702 | ||||
| Contingent consideration | 11,326 | [1] | 19,549 | [1] | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (628) | (2,126) | ||||
| Ending Balance | $ 327,823 | $ 317,125 | ||||
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The increase to the recorded value of goodwill for contingent consideration related to business combinations consummated under the prior accounting principles applicable to business combinations. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 192,846 | $ 216,717 |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 79,557 | 87,347 |
| Unamortized Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 198,446 | 222,317 |
| Unamortized Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | 79,557 | 87,347 |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum, Years | 1 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum, Years | 15 | |
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Tradenames [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Unamortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 5,600 | 5,600 |
| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Useful Life, Years | Indefinite | |
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Customer Relationships [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 144,696 | 149,278 |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 49,381 | 46,146 |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum, Years | 1 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum, Years | 15 | |
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Non-Competition Agreements [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 14,601 | 19,796 |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 8,965 | 11,722 |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum, Years | 1 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum, Years | 10 | |
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Software [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 33,549 | 37,700 |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 21,211 | 19,536 |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum, Years | 3 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum, Years | 6 | |
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Tradenames [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 9,610 | |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | 9,610 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum, Years | 1 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum, Years | 5 | |
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Contract Backlog [Member]
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| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 333 | |
| Amortized intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | $ 333 | |
| Amortized Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Years | 1 |
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The useful life of all indefinite-lived intangible assets. No definition available.
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The accumulated amount of amortization of all intangible assets. No definition available.
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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of all intangible assets. No definition available.
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which have a projected indefinite period of benefit (hence are not amortized), allocated to the reportable segment. These assets, acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in either an asset acquisition or business combination, are assessed at least annually for impairment. Examples may include trade secrets, contractual rights, trade names, and licensing agreements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
|
0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec. 16, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
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Sep. 27, 2010
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Sep. 14, 2010
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2009
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Nov. 01, 2010
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
|
Dec. 15, 2005
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2005
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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Jan. 15, 2006
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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Nov. 17, 2011
7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
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Dec. 17, 2011
7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Letter Of Credit [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Letter Of Credit [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum [Member]
6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Maximum [Member]
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum [Member]
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum [Member]
6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2009
Minimum [Member]
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum [Member]
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Former Credit Facility [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
New Revolving Senior Bank Credit Facility [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
|
Jun. 30, 2010
2010 Acquisitions [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
FD International (Holdings) Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
FD International (Holdings) Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
FS Asia Advisory Limited [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
FS Asia Advisory Limited [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
FS Asia Advisory Limited [Member]
Unsecured Notes [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
2010 [Member]
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest percentage | 6.75% | 7.625% | 3.75% | 3.75% | 7.75% | 8.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of days prior notice required for redemption of notes | 60 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion threshold price for convertible notes | $ 37.50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum trading days required for common stock closing price exceeding conversion threshold price | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of consecutive trading days in the measurement period | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes | $ 390,200,000 | $ 189,800,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt issue costs | 9,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Price per principal amount of notes for cash tender offer for outstanding senior notes | $ 1,021.56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal amount for cash tender price | 1,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tender offer consideration in a cash tender offer | $ 1,001.56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consent payment for tender offer | 20,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption price percentage | 103.875% | 101.906% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (5,161,000) | (5,161,000) | 5,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate notional amount on interest rate swap | 215,000,000 | 60,000,000 | 215,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, fixed interest rate | 7.10% | 7.625% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, fixed interest rate | 7.10% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, variable interest rate | 7.85% | 5.60% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decrease in interest expense due to converting the interest rate from fixed to variable | 3,600,000 | 900,000 | 3,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on termination | 2,300,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective interest rate | 7.625% | 6.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption Price Percentage | 103.875% | 101.906% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Increase in the annual interest rate if registration of the notes effective through maturity is not maintained | 0.25% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum rate up to which interest rate may increase | 1.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market price of common stock | $ 1.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion price of convertible notes | $ 31.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement to conversion feature | 18,019,000 | 18,019,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Initial conversion rate | 31.998% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Price per share above which additional amount to be paid or shares to be issued upon the debt conversion | $ 31.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional amount to be paid if price per share exceeds the determined price for debt conversion | 4,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum closing sale price of common stock as percentage of conversion price | 120.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of trading price for convertible note at the closing sale price of common stock | 95.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion value exceeds principal amount | 53,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes issued, principal amount | 149,940,000 | 149,940,000 | 14,200,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior notes issued, tender offer amount | 185,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior secured revolving line of credit | 325,000,000 | 175,000,000 | 250,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of credit, maturity date | September 25, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit facility, Term (Years) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of minimum liquidity on aggregate principal amount of convertible notes | 115.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of credit, borrowing limit used | 1,400,000 | 3,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding balance of notes | 153,312,000 | 7,307,000 | 400,000 | 1,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, carrying amount | 794,385,000 | [1] | 149,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes issued in connection with acquisition | 18,200,000 | 500,000 | 35,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repayments of Notes payable | 6,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantee obligation by domestic subsidiaries for borrowings under bank credit facility | 764,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of interest rate swap agreements | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notional amount of interest rate swaps | 215,000,000 | 60,000,000 | 215,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, variable interest rate, minimum | 5.43% | 5.43% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap, variable interest rate, maximum | 5.56% | 5.56% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Decrease in interest expense due to converting the interest rate from fixed to variable | 3,600,000 | 900,000 | 3,600,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap agreements, proceeds on termination | $ 5,600,000 | $ 5,600,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional amount to be paid if price per share exceeds the determined price for debt conversion. No definition available.
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The aggregate principal amount of senior notes that had been tendered. No definition available.
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Consent Payment For Tender Offer No definition available.
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Conversion threshold price for convertible notes. No definition available.
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Debt instrument terms. No definition available.
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Decrease in interest expense due to converting the interest rate from fixed to variable No definition available.
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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective interest rate fair value hedge that is amortized upon termination of the interest rate swap. No definition available.
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Guarantee obligation by domestic subsidiaries for borrowings under bank credit facility. No definition available.
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Increase in the annual interest rate per three months if registration of the notes effective through maturity is not maintained. No definition available.
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Interest rate swap, gain on termination. No definition available.
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Maximum rate up to which interest rate may increase if registration of the notes effective through maturity is not maintained. No definition available.
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Minimum closing sale price of common stock as percentage of conversion price for a specified time period required for debt conversion. No definition available.
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Minimum trading days required for common stock closing price exceeding conversion threshold price. No definition available.
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Number of consecutive trading days in the measurement period. No definition available.
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Number of days prior notice required for redemption of notes. No definition available.
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Percentage of minimum liquidity on aggregate principal amount of convertible notes. No definition available.
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Percentage of trading price for convertible note at the closing sale price of common stock for debt conversion. No definition available.
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Price per principal amount of notes for cash tender offer for outstanding senior notes. No definition available.
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Price per share above which additional amount to be paid or shares to be issued upon the debt conversion. No definition available.
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Principal amount for cash tender price. No definition available.
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Redemption price percentage. No definition available.
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Sensitivity of conversion feature - selected basis for measuring the sensitivity of the conversion feature of the convertible notes. No definition available.
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Tender offer consideration in a cash tender offer. No definition available.
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Fair Value of the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, including the fair value of any contingent consideration. If liabilities transferred as consideration remain within the combined entity after the business combination (for example, because the assets or liabilities were transferred to the acquiree rather than to its former owners), and the acquirer therefore retains control of them; in that situation, the acquirer measures those liabilities at their carrying amounts immediately before the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The dividend or interest rate, if any, associated with the financial instrument issued in exchange for the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt which may be settled in cash upon conversion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effective interest rate on the liability component of convertible debt instrument which may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the convertible debt's if-converted value exceeds its principle amount at the balance sheet date, regardless of whether the instrument is currently convertible. This element applies to public companies only. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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High end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Low end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Variable interest rate in effect as of the balance sheet date related to the interest rate derivative. No definition available.
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects when the credit facility terminates, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of interest rate derivatives, which relates to the currency amount specified in the interest rate derivative instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of interest rate derivative instruments held by the entity at the reporting date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Components Of Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) (USD $)
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| Notes payable to former shareholders of acquired businesses | $ 29,445,000 | $ 36,307,000 | |||||||||
| Less current portion | 153,312,000 | 7,307,000 | |||||||||
| Total capital lease obligations | 94,000 | 300,000 | |||||||||
| Less current portion | 70,000 | 252,000 | |||||||||
| Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | 24,000 | 48,000 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | 643,579,000 | 785,563,000 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 643,555,000 | 785,515,000 | |||||||||
| Total debt | 796,867,000 | 792,822,000 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and capital lease obligation, net of current portion | 643,579,000 | 785,563,000 | |||||||||
| Principal amounts of notes | 794,385,000 | [1] | |||||||||
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7 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Senior notes | 220,555,000 | [2] | 215,000,000 | [2] | |||||||
| Interest percentage | 7.75% | ||||||||||
| Debt maturity period | 2016 | ||||||||||
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6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Senior notes | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 | |||||||||
| Interest percentage | 6.75% | ||||||||||
| Debt maturity period | 2020 | ||||||||||
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3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Senior subordinated convertible notes | 146,867,000 | [3] | 141,515,000 | [3] | |||||||
| Interest percentage | 3.75% | 3.75% | |||||||||
| Debt maturity period | 2012 | ||||||||||
| Principal amounts of notes | 149,900,000 | ||||||||||
| Principal amounts of notes, discount amount | 3,100,000 | 8,400,000 | |||||||||
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Principal amounts of notes | 215,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Senior Notes, premium amount | $ 5,600,000 | ||||||||||
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Maturity year of debt instrument. No definition available.
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Long term debt, net of discounts and premiums, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Long term debt net of discount or premium, including current portion. No definition available.
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Long term debt net of discount or premium excluding current portion. No definition available.
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal through the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid within one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid more than one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of a written promise to pay a note, initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer, which can be exchanged for a specified amount of one or more securities (typically common stock), at the option of the issuer or the holder. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt discount (net of debt premium) that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt premium that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, the carrying value of notes payable which were initially due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule Of Redemption Price Percentage) (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] | 2015 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 103.375% |
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6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] | 2016 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 102.25% |
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6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] | 2017 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 101.125% |
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6 3/4 % Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] | 2018 And Thereafter [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 100.00% |
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7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] | 2009 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 103.813% |
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7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] | 2010 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 101.906% |
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7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] | 2011 And Thereafter [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |
| Redemption price percentage | 100.00% |
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Redemption price percentage. No definition available.
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule Of Liability And Equity Components Of Convertible Notes) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Nov. 01, 2010
7 5/8 % Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
3 3 /4% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
| Liability component, Principal | $ 149,940,000 | $ 149,940,000 | $ 14,200,000 | $ 1,000,000 | |
| Liability component, Unamortized discount | (3,073,000) | (8,425,000) | |||
| Balance of 3 3/4% convertible notes due 2012 | 146,867,000 | 141,515,000 | |||
| Equity component (recorded in additional paid-in capital) | $ 18,019,000 | $ 18,019,000 |
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the portion of long-term debt due within one year or the operating cycle if longer identified as Convertible Notes Payable. Convertible Notes Payable is a written promise to pay a note which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another, related security, at the option of the issuer and the holder. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt which may be settled in cash upon conversion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule Of Interest Cost On Convertible Notes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] | ||
| Contractual interest | $ 5,623 | $ 5,623 |
| Amortization of debt discount | 5,352 | 4,975 |
| Amortization of deferred note issue costs | 641 | 641 |
| Total interest expense | $ 11,616 | $ 11,239 |
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The component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate caption: Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the charge against earnings during the period for commitment fees and debt issuance expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings, excluding amortization of debt discount (premium) and financing costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations (Schedule Of Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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| Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] | ||||
| Long term Debt, 2012 | $ 156,385 | [1] | ||
| Long term Debt, 2013 | 6,000 | [1] | ||
| Long term Debt, 2014 | 6,000 | [1] | ||
| Long term Debt, 2015 | 11,000 | [1] | ||
| Long term Debt, 2016 | 215,000 | [1] | ||
| Long term Debt, Thereafter | 400,000 | [1] | ||
| Debt instrument, carrying amount | 794,385 | [1] | ||
| Total debt | 794,385 | [1] | ||
| Capital Lease Obligations, 2012 | 70 | |||
| Capital Lease Obligations, 2013 | 24 | |||
| Capital Lease Obligations, Including imputed interest | 94 | |||
| Capital Lease Obligations, Less imputed interest | 1 | |||
| Capital Lease Obligations, Total | 93 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, 2012 | 156,455 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, 2013 | 6,024 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, 2014 | 6,000 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, 2015 | 11,000 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, 2016 | 215,000 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, Thereafter | 400,000 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligation, including imputed interest | 794,479 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligation, Less imputed interest | 1 | |||
| Long term debt and capital lease obligation, Total | $ 794,478 | |||
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Long term debt and capital lease obligation, imputed interest No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligation, including imputed interest No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, current year. No definition available.
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Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Maturities, Thereafter No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, year five. No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, year four No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, year three No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligations maturities, year two. No definition available.
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Long term debt and capital lease obligation, Total No definition available.
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Contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, due within the second year from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value calculated at the lesser of the interest rate implicit in the lease (if known) or the entity's incremental borrowing rate (as defined) at inception of the lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total contractually required rental payments on capitalized leases net of deductions for: (i) executory costs, including any profit thereon, included in the minimum lease payments and (ii) the amount of imputed interest necessary to reduce the net minimum lease payments to present value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The discounted value of future cash flows under leases meeting the criteria for capitalization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturities after year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |||
| Rental expense | $ 57.0 | $ 49.6 | $ 49.5 |
| Rental income form subleases in 2012 | 0.5 | ||
| Rental income form subleases in 2013 | 0.3 | ||
| Rental income form subleases in 2014 | 0.1 | ||
| Rental income from subleases in 2015 | 0.1 | ||
| Rental income from subleases in 2016 | $ 0.1 | ||
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This element represents the total of minimum sublease rentals, if any, to be received under noncancelable subleases within the fifth year following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the total of minimum sublease rentals, if any, to be received under noncancelable subleases within the fourth year following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the total of minimum sublease rentals, if any, to be received under noncancelable subleases within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the total of minimum sublease rentals, if any, to be received under noncancelable subleases within the third year following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the total of minimum sublease rentals, if any, to be received under noncancelable subleases within the second year following the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Rental expense for the reporting period incurred under operating leases, including minimum and any contingent rent expense, net of related sublease income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Future Minimum Payments For All Operating Lease Obligations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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| Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | |
| 2012 | $ 44,114 |
| 2013 | 39,180 |
| 2014 | 35,885 |
| 2015 | 29,384 |
| 2016 | 25,600 |
| Thereafter | 103,736 |
| Total | $ 277,899 |
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The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||
| Undistributed non-U.S. subsidiary earnings | $ 9,500,000 | |||
| Unrecognized deferred tax liability if foreign earnings are repatriated | 3,300,000 | |||
| Deferred tax assets associated with foreign net operating losses | 3,500,000 | |||
| Valuation allowance | (886,000) | |||
| Operating loss carryforward period | 20 years | indefinite | ||
| Liability for uncertain tax positions | $ 2,900,000 | $ 2,000,000 | ||
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The undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries that are considered to be permanently reinvested. No definition available.
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Operating Loss Carryforward Period No definition available.
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of a country outside the country of domicile in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the deferred tax liability which was not recognized because of the exceptions to comprehensive recognition of deferred taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the valuation allowance recorded as of the balance sheet date pertaining to the specified deferred tax asset for which an assessment was made that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such deferred tax asset will not be realized through related deductions on future tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|---|---|---|
| Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||
| Deferred tax assets, Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 8,886 | $ 11,979 |
| Deferred tax assets, Accrued vacation and bonus | 6,631 | 9,955 |
| Deferred tax assets, Deferred rent | 17,354 | 17,210 |
| Deferred tax assets, Share-based compensation | 25,948 | 23,506 |
| Deferred tax assets, Notes receivable from employees | 27,900 | 25,107 |
| Deferred tax assets, Foreign tax credits | 6,478 | |
| Deferred tax assets, Deferred compensation | 2,602 | 681 |
| Deferred tax assets, Convertible debt | 38 | 105 |
| Deferred tax assets, Swap termination premium | 2,285 | |
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net operating loss carryforwards | 5,528 | |
| Deferred tax assets, Other - net | 366 | 864 |
| Total deferred tax assets: | 97,538 | 95,885 |
| Deferred tax liabilities, Revenue recognition | (33,462) | (35,940) |
| Deferred tax liabilities, Property, equipment and capitalized software | (1,383) | (2,115) |
| Deferred tax liabilities, Goodwill and other intangible asset amortization | (160,868) | (142,182) |
| Deferred tax liabilities, Currency translation adjustment | (2,676) | |
| Deferred tax assets, Discount on long term debt | (1,264) | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities: | (196,977) | (182,913) |
| Net deferred tax assets (liabilities): | (100,325) | (87,028) |
| Valuation allowance | $ (886) |
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to differences between the methods used to account for convertible debt for tax purposes and under generally accepted accounting principles which will increase future taxable income when such differences reverse. No definition available.
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Deferred Tax Asset Swap Termination Premium No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects related to the discount on long term debt. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will increase future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Capital assets include but are not limited to assets such as land, real estate, leasehold improvements, capitalized software, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. No definition available.
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future taxable income arising from differences of the recognition of income for book and tax purposes related to receivables that are either subject to bankruptcy court approval or achieving a milestone. No definition available.
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- Definition
For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excesses of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from other temporary differences not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax effects arising from unused foreign tax credit carryforwards which will decrease future taxable income if applied in future years; a tax credit carryforward is the amount by which tax credits available for utilization exceeded statutory limits on inclusion in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from vacation and other compensated absence costs (such as sick days, personal days), which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from employee compensation costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from forms of compensation and benefit costs not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from equity-based compensation costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated losses reflected in the allowance for doubtful accounts, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual bad debts are known, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from deferred rent, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when rent escalations actually take effect, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Deferred rent generally arises as a result of straight-lining minimum rent over the term of a lease when minimum rent escalates from time to time over such term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of goodwill and intangible assets and the basis of goodwill and intangible assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether due to amortization or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when such difference reverses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects arising from unrealized gains on foreign currency transactions that were recognized as income in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the valuation allowance recorded as of the balance sheet date pertaining to the specified deferred tax asset for which an assessment was made that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of such deferred tax asset will not be realized through related deductions on future tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Before Income Tax Provision) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||||||||||
| Domestic | $ 123,439 | $ 81,371 | $ 188,798 | ||||||||
| Foreign | 29,688 | 26,020 | 32,870 | ||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | $ 54,604 | $ 45,589 | $ 22,065 | $ 30,869 | $ 15,620 | $ 32,370 | $ 37,513 | $ 21,888 | $ 153,127 | $ 107,391 | $ 221,668 |
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of The Income Tax Provision From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||||||||||
| Current, Federal | $ 30,048 | $ 17,310 | $ 42,911 | ||||||||
| Current, State | 5,844 | 906 | 14,379 | ||||||||
| Current, Foreign | 5,977 | 7,468 | 9,743 | ||||||||
| Current, Total | 41,869 | 25,684 | 67,033 | ||||||||
| Deferred, Federal | 11,858 | 14,439 | 13,691 | ||||||||
| Deferred, State | 564 | 3,614 | 2,353 | ||||||||
| Deferred, Foreign | (5,067) | (2,330) | (1,252) | ||||||||
| Deferred, Total | 7,355 | 15,723 | 14,792 | ||||||||
| Income tax provision | $ 14,723 | $ 16,150 | $ 6,740 | $ 11,611 | $ 6,765 | $ 12,206 | $ 14,161 | $ 8,275 | $ 49,224 | $ 41,407 | $ 81,825 |
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of foreign enacted tax law to the foreign taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Effective Tax Rates That Varied From The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate) (Details)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Income Taxes [Abstract] | |||
| Federal income tax provision at statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 2.60% | 3.60% | 4.70% |
| Benefit from lower foreign tax rates | (4.60%) | (1.90%) | (2.20%) |
| Expenses not deductible for tax purposes | 1.80% | 2.70% | 0.80% |
| Changes in contingent consideration | (1.50%) | ||
| All other | (1.20%) | (0.80%) | (1.40%) |
| Effective income tax rate | 32.10% | 38.60% | 36.90% |
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to changes in contingent consideration during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the difference between statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the domestic federal statutory income tax rate recorded during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the differences between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to all nondeductible expenses under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to all other items not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the state and local income tax expense or benefit, net of the federal tax benefit (expense) thereon, recorded during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
|
0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Sep. 08, 2011
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May 17, 2011
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Mar. 07, 2011
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Jan. 22, 2010
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Nov. 04, 2009
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Jan. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Mar. 02, 2011
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Nov. 09, 2009
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| Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
| Board of Directors authorized stock repurchase program | $ 500,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Stock repurchase program terminated | 50,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Stock repurchased and retired during period approximately, value | 209,400,000 | 40,634,000 | 250,000,000 | |||||||||
| Repurchased shares of FTI Consulting common stock | 671,647 | 5,061,558 | 4,433,671 | 580,784 | 5,455,591 | 5,733,205 | 1,178,089 | 4,874,807 | ||||
| Accelerated stock buyback | 209,400,000 | 209,400,000 | 250,000,000 | |||||||||
| Reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital | $ 250,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Accelerated buyback transaction purchase price per share | $ 45.82 | |||||||||||
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Reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital due to accelerated share buyback agreement. No definition available.
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The value of the stock repurchase program terminated. No definition available.
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Final price paid per share for the purchase of the targeted number of shares, determined by an average market price over a fixed period of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Dollar amount of the cash payment to or cash received from the bank; or the stock issuance to (stock received from) the bank in the settlement of the accelerated share repurchase agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Domestic Employees [Member]
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| Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items] | |||
| Employer contributions to plan | $ 8.3 | $ 8.0 | $ 7.8 |
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Foreign Employees [Member]
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| Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items] | |||
| Employer contributions to plan | $ 5.8 | $ 4.6 | $ 4.9 |
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Revenues And Adjusted Segment EBITDA For Our Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | $ 1,566,768 | $ 1,401,461 | $ 1,399,946 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 337,658 | 327,364 | 378,335 |
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Corporate Finance/Restructuring [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 427,813 | 451,518 | 514,260 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 97,638 | 108,634 | 172,277 |
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Forensic And Litigation Consulting [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 365,326 | 324,478 | 300,710 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 69,180 | 75,920 | 76,419 |
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Economic Consulting [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 353,981 | 255,660 | 234,723 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 67,028 | 49,481 | 47,567 |
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Technology [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 218,738 | 176,607 | 170,174 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 77,011 | 64,358 | 57,131 |
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Strategic Communications [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 200,910 | 193,198 | 180,079 |
| Adjusted Segment EBITDA | $ 26,801 | $ 28,971 | $ 24,941 |
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Segment's share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, accretion of contingent consideration and special charges. No definition available.
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Amount of total revenue for the reportable segments, including revenue from external customers, transactions with other operating segments of the same entity, and (gross) interest revenue. All considered to be "operating revenue" for purposes of the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Reconciliation Of Adjusted Segment EBITDA) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA | $ 337,658 | $ 327,364 | $ 378,335 | |||||||||||||
| Segment depreciation expense | (23,620) | (26,102) | (22,737) | |||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | (22,371) | (23,910) | (24,701) | |||||||||||||
| Special charges | (15,212) | (51,131) | ||||||||||||||
| Unallocated corporate expenses, excluding special charges | (71,008) | (67,829) | (72,714) | |||||||||||||
| Interest income and other | 895 | 486 | 2,923 | 2,000 | (317) | 2,527 | (141) | 2,354 | 6,304 | [1] | 4,423 | [1] | 8,408 | [1] | ||
| Interest expense | (14,495) | (14,319) | (14,500) | (15,310) | (15,663) | (11,904) | (11,378) | (11,318) | (58,624) | (50,263) | (44,923) | |||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (5,161) | (5,161) | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 54,604 | 45,589 | 22,065 | 30,869 | 15,620 | 32,370 | 37,513 | 21,888 | 153,127 | 107,391 | 221,668 | |||||
| Litigation settlement gains, net | $ 250 | |||||||||||||||
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Segment's share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, accretion of contingent consideration and special charges. No definition available.
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Segment depreciation expense. No definition available.
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Used as a reconciling item from Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA to Income before tax provision, the charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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Unallocated corporate expenses. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of assets over their estimated remaining economic lives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest income and other income recognized during the period. Included in this element is interest derived from investments in debt securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other investments which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money and other income from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Assets By Segments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | $ 2,411,084 | $ 2,405,488 |
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Corporate Finance/Restructuring [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 638,085 | 623,451 |
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Forensic And Litigation Consulting [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 360,898 | 335,589 |
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Economic Consulting [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 437,677 | 360,222 |
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Technology [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 213,817 | 214,352 |
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Strategic Communications [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 471,008 | 459,880 |
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Total Segment Assets [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | 2,121,485 | 1,993,494 |
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Unallocated Corporate [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Total assets | $ 289,599 | $ 411,994 |
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Revenues Based On The Location Of The Legal Entity) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | $ 1,566,768 | $ 1,401,461 | $ 1,399,946 |
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United States [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 1,187,661 | 1,104,836 | 1,154,112 |
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All Foreign Countries [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | $ 379,107 | $ 296,625 | $ 245,834 |
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Amount of total revenue for the reportable segments, including revenue from external customers, transactions with other operating segments of the same entity, and (gross) interest revenue. All considered to be "operating revenue" for purposes of the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Information On Long-Lived Assets And Net Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|---|---|---|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | $ 74,448 | $ 73,238 |
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United States [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 58,474 | 60,985 |
| Net assets | 547,965 | 666,682 |
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All Foreign Countries [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 15,974 | 12,253 |
| Net assets | $ 558,237 | $ 500,924 |
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The net of assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Dec. 31, 2008
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 264,423 | $ 384,570 | $ 118,872 | $ 191,842 |
| Restricted cash | 10,213 | 10,518 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 429,102 | 326,077 | ||
| Other current assets | 67,216 | 69,817 | ||
| Total current assets | 770,954 | 790,982 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 74,448 | 73,238 | ||
| Goodwill | 1,309,358 | 1,269,447 | 1,195,949 | |
| Other intangible assets, net | 118,889 | 134,970 | ||
| Other assets | 137,435 | 136,851 | ||
| Total assets | 2,411,084 | 2,405,488 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 497,837 | 286,302 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 497,837 | 286,302 | ||
| Long-term debt, net | 643,579 | 785,563 | ||
| Other liabilities | 163,466 | 166,017 | ||
| Total liabilities | 1,304,882 | 1,237,882 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | 1,106,202 | 1,167,606 | 1,102,698 | 1,126,218 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 2,411,084 | 2,405,488 | ||
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FTI Consulting, Inc. [Member]
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 161,180 | 292,738 | 60,720 | 131,412 |
| Restricted cash | 8,632 | 8,633 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 148,698 | 109,663 | ||
| Intercompany receivables | 51,702 | |||
| Other current assets | 22,599 | 28,374 | ||
| Total current assets | 341,109 | 491,110 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 44,233 | 47,091 | ||
| Goodwill | 547,667 | 426,866 | ||
| Other intangible assets, net | 38,913 | 5,906 | ||
| Investments in subsidiaries | 1,538,883 | 1,618,032 | ||
| Other assets | 70,551 | 57,998 | ||
| Total assets | 2,581,356 | 2,647,003 | ||
| Intercompany payables | 433,284 | 488,860 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 316,559 | 132,765 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 749,843 | 621,625 | ||
| Long-term debt, net | 620,579 | 756,515 | ||
| Other liabilities | 104,732 | 101,257 | ||
| Total liabilities | 1,475,154 | 1,479,397 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | 1,106,202 | 1,167,606 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 2,581,356 | 2,647,003 | ||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 197 | 1,430 | 665 | 11,663 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 165,871 | 140,328 | ||
| Intercompany receivables | 557,846 | 495,306 | ||
| Other current assets | 15,694 | 15,533 | ||
| Total current assets | 739,608 | 652,597 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 14,240 | 13,893 | ||
| Goodwill | 439,068 | 541,395 | ||
| Other intangible assets, net | 34,692 | 79,984 | ||
| Investments in subsidiaries | 532,091 | 512,070 | ||
| Other assets | 48,529 | 58,560 | ||
| Total assets | 1,808,228 | 1,858,499 | ||
| Intercompany payables | 93,947 | 70,622 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 109,651 | 103,983 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 203,598 | 174,605 | ||
| Long-term debt, net | 23,000 | 29,048 | ||
| Other liabilities | 43,297 | 39,813 | ||
| Total liabilities | 269,895 | 243,466 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | 1,538,333 | 1,615,033 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 1,808,228 | 1,858,499 | ||
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Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
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| Cash and cash equivalents | 103,046 | 90,402 | 57,487 | 48,767 |
| Restricted cash | 1,581 | 1,885 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 114,533 | 76,086 | ||
| Intercompany receivables | 59,857 | 96,160 | ||
| Other current assets | 28,923 | 25,910 | ||
| Total current assets | 307,940 | 290,443 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 15,975 | 12,254 | ||
| Goodwill | 322,623 | 301,186 | ||
| Other intangible assets, net | 45,284 | 49,080 | ||
| Other assets | 18,355 | 20,293 | ||
| Total assets | 710,177 | 673,256 | ||
| Intercompany payables | 90,472 | 83,686 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 71,627 | 49,554 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 162,099 | 133,240 | ||
| Other liabilities | 15,437 | 24,947 | ||
| Total liabilities | 177,536 | 158,187 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | 532,641 | 515,069 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 710,177 | 673,256 | ||
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Eliminations [Member]
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| Intercompany receivables | (617,703) | (643,168) | ||
| Total current assets | (617,703) | (643,168) | ||
| Investments in subsidiaries | (2,070,974) | (2,130,102) | ||
| Total assets | (2,688,677) | (2,773,270) | ||
| Intercompany payables | (617,703) | (643,168) | ||
| Total current liabilities | (617,703) | (643,168) | ||
| Total liabilities | (617,703) | (643,168) | ||
| Stockholders' equity | (2,070,974) | (2,130,102) | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ (2,688,677) | $ (2,773,270) |
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Amounts due to subsidiaries that are eliminated in consolidation. No definition available.
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Amounts due from subsidiaries that are eliminated in consolidation. No definition available.
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Other Noncurrent Assets plus Notes Receivable, net of current portion No definition available.
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that is expected to be repaid beyond the following twelve months or one business cycle. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer plus capital lease obligations due to be paid more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Revenues | $ 390,713 | $ 413,802 | $ 400,437 | $ 361,816 | $ 356,248 | $ 346,140 | $ 349,033 | $ 350,040 | $ 1,566,768 | $ 1,401,461 | $ 1,399,946 |
| Direct cost of revenues | 233,005 | 249,975 | 250,844 | 223,084 | 207,959 | 206,831 | 211,635 | 199,174 | 956,908 | 825,599 | 772,191 |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 92,932 | 97,618 | 94,442 | 88,303 | 88,222 | 85,936 | 82,514 | 84,567 | 373,295 | 341,239 | 344,871 |
| Special charges | 15,212 | 21,775 | 29,356 | 15,212 | 51,131 | ||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (9,004) | 944 | 799 | 796 | 1,011 | 179 | (6,465) | 1,190 | |||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 5,576 | 5,843 | 5,498 | 5,454 | 5,681 | 6,286 | 5,852 | 6,091 | 22,371 | 23,910 | 24,701 |
| Costs and Expenses Total | 322,509 | 354,380 | 366,795 | 317,637 | 324,648 | 299,232 | 300,001 | 319,188 | 1,361,321 | 1,243,069 | 1,141,763 |
| Operating income | 68,204 | 59,422 | 33,642 | 44,179 | 31,600 | 46,908 | 49,032 | 30,852 | 205,447 | 158,392 | 258,183 |
| Other income (expense) | (52,320) | (51,001) | (36,515) | ||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 54,604 | 45,589 | 22,065 | 30,869 | 15,620 | 32,370 | 37,513 | 21,888 | 153,127 | 107,391 | 221,668 |
| Income tax (benefit) provision | 14,723 | 16,150 | 6,740 | 11,611 | 6,765 | 12,206 | 14,161 | 8,275 | 49,224 | 41,407 | 81,825 |
| Net income | 39,881 | 29,439 | 15,325 | 19,258 | 8,855 | 20,164 | 23,352 | 13,613 | 103,903 | 65,984 | 139,843 |
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FTI Consulting, Inc. [Member]
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| Revenues | 584,833 | 517,053 | 592,986 | ||||||||
| Direct cost of revenues | 380,479 | 310,070 | 324,213 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 160,336 | 147,526 | 159,838 | ||||||||
| Special charges | 8,561 | 16,842 | |||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 3,713 | 2,558 | 1,604 | ||||||||
| Costs and Expenses Total | 553,089 | 476,996 | 485,655 | ||||||||
| Operating income | 31,744 | 40,057 | 107,331 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (53,649) | 3,198 | (40,294) | ||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | (21,905) | 43,255 | 67,037 | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) provision | (12,776) | (4,440) | 26,903 | ||||||||
| Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries | 113,032 | 18,289 | 99,709 | ||||||||
| Net income | 103,903 | 65,984 | 139,843 | ||||||||
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Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
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| Revenues | 1,000,419 | 1,208,607 | 1,179,633 | ||||||||
| Direct cost of revenues | 718,826 | 938,332 | 908,670 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 123,488 | 128,265 | 139,429 | ||||||||
| Special charges | 228 | 32,754 | |||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 12,103 | 15,752 | 17,865 | ||||||||
| Costs and Expenses Total | 854,645 | 1,115,103 | 1,065,964 | ||||||||
| Operating income | 145,774 | 93,504 | 113,669 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 1,195 | 113,062 | 12,656 | ||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 146,969 | 206,566 | 126,325 | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) provision | 61,091 | 43,562 | 50,823 | ||||||||
| Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries | 25,310 | 4,601 | 19,946 | ||||||||
| Net income | 111,188 | 167,605 | 95,448 | ||||||||
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Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
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| Revenues | 384,779 | 301,310 | 255,582 | ||||||||
| Direct cost of revenues | 249,126 | 199,321 | 159,764 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 101,211 | 68,833 | 53,403 | ||||||||
| Special charges | 6,423 | 1,535 | |||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (6,465) | 1,190 | |||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 6,555 | 5,600 | 5,232 | ||||||||
| Costs and Expenses Total | 356,850 | 276,479 | 218,399 | ||||||||
| Operating income | 27,929 | 24,831 | 37,183 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 134 | (9,697) | (8,877) | ||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 28,063 | 15,134 | 28,306 | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) provision | 909 | 2,285 | 4,099 | ||||||||
| Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries | 5,666 | 8,816 | |||||||||
| Net income | 27,154 | 18,515 | 33,023 | ||||||||
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| Revenues | (403,263) | (625,509) | (628,255) | ||||||||
| Direct cost of revenues | (391,523) | (622,124) | (620,456) | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expense | (11,740) | (3,385) | (7,799) | ||||||||
| Costs and Expenses Total | (403,263) | (625,509) | (628,255) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (157,564) | ||||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | (157,564) | ||||||||||
| Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries | (138,342) | (28,556) | (128,471) | ||||||||
| Net income | $ (138,342) | $ (186,120) | $ (128,471) | ||||||||
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Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries that is eliminated in consolidation. No definition available.
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Financial Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 173,828 | $ 195,054 | $ 250,769 |
| Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received | (62,346) | (63,086) | (46,710) |
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (31,302) | (23,000) | (28,037) |
| Purchases of short-term investments, net of sales | 15,000 | (15,141) | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (31,091) | (22,600) | (28,557) |
| Other | (211) | (400) | 520 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (93,648) | (71,086) | (89,888) |
| Borrowings under revolving line of credit | 25,000 | 20,000 | |
| Payments of revolving line of credit | (25,000) | (20,000) | |
| Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations | (6,994) | (209,747) | (13,761) |
| Cash received for settlement of interest rate swaps | 5,596 | 2,288 | |
| Issuance of debt securities, net | 390,445 | ||
| Payments of debt financing fees | (3,054) | ||
| Purchase and retirement of common stock | (209,400) | (40,634) | (250,000) |
| Net issuance of common stock and other | 10,472 | 6,638 | 16,002 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | 1,597 | 204 | 5,193 |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (198,729) | 143,852 | (240,278) |
| Effects of exchange rate changes and fair value adjustments on cash and cash equivalents | (1,598) | (2,122) | 6,427 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (120,147) | 265,698 | (72,970) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 384,570 | 118,872 | 191,842 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 264,423 | 384,570 | 118,872 |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | 206,672 | 10,705 | 55,941 |
| Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received | (33,735) | (60,958) | (44,880) |
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (9,868) | (8,572) | (8,284) |
| Purchases of short-term investments, net of sales | 15,000 | (15,141) | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (43,603) | (54,530) | (68,305) |
| Borrowings under revolving line of credit | 25,000 | 20,000 | |
| Payments of revolving line of credit | (25,000) | (20,000) | |
| Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations | (6,788) | (209,233) | (12,967) |
| Cash received for settlement of interest rate swaps | 5,596 | 2,288 | |
| Issuance of debt securities, net | 390,445 | ||
| Payments of debt financing fees | (3,054) | ||
| Purchase and retirement of common stock | (209,400) | (40,634) | (250,000) |
| Net issuance of common stock and other | 10,472 | 6,638 | 16,002 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | 1,597 | 204 | 5,193 |
| Intercompany transfers | (96,104) | 131,477 | 181,156 |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (294,627) | 275,843 | (58,328) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (131,558) | 232,018 | (70,692) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 292,738 | 60,720 | 131,412 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 161,180 | 292,738 | 60,720 |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | (40,834) | 141,288 | 176,239 |
| Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received | 952 | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (13,829) | (8,858) | (13,637) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (13,829) | (8,858) | (12,685) |
| Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations | (206) | (514) | (794) |
| Intercompany transfers | 53,636 | (131,151) | (173,758) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | 53,430 | (131,665) | (174,552) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,233) | 765 | (10,998) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1,430 | 665 | 11,663 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 197 | 1,430 | 665 |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,990 | 43,061 | 18,589 |
| Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received | (28,611) | (2,128) | (2,782) |
| Purchases of property and equipment and other | (7,605) | (5,570) | (6,116) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (36,216) | (7,698) | (8,898) |
| Intercompany transfers | 42,468 | (326) | (7,398) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | 42,468 | (326) | (7,398) |
| Effects of exchange rate changes and fair value adjustments on cash and cash equivalents | (1,598) | (2,122) | 6,427 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 12,644 | 32,915 | 8,720 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 90,402 | 57,487 | 48,767 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 103,046 | $ 90,402 | $ 57,487 |
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Intercompany transfers among subsidiaries that are eliminated in consolidation. No definition available.
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Net Issuances Of Common Stock And Other No definition available.
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale, in addition to cash outflow associated with other investing activities. No definition available.
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The cash outflow or inflow associated with the purchase or sale of short-term investments during the period. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow for a financial contract that meets the hedge criteria as either cash flow hedge, fair value hedge or hedge of net investment in foreign operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes proceeds from (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with security instruments that either represent a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes repayments of (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Mar. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ 390,713 | $ 413,802 | $ 400,437 | $ 361,816 | $ 356,248 | $ 346,140 | $ 349,033 | $ 350,040 | $ 1,566,768 | $ 1,401,461 | $ 1,399,946 | |||||
| Direct cost of revenues | 233,005 | 249,975 | 250,844 | 223,084 | 207,959 | 206,831 | 211,635 | 199,174 | 956,908 | 825,599 | 772,191 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 92,932 | 97,618 | 94,442 | 88,303 | 88,222 | 85,936 | 82,514 | 84,567 | 373,295 | 341,239 | 344,871 | |||||
| Special charges | 15,212 | 21,775 | 29,356 | 15,212 | 51,131 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (9,004) | 944 | 799 | 796 | 1,011 | 179 | (6,465) | 1,190 | ||||||||
| Amortization of other intangible assets | 5,576 | 5,843 | 5,498 | 5,454 | 5,681 | 6,286 | 5,852 | 6,091 | 22,371 | 23,910 | 24,701 | |||||
| Operating expenses | 322,509 | 354,380 | 366,795 | 317,637 | 324,648 | 299,232 | 300,001 | 319,188 | 1,361,321 | 1,243,069 | 1,141,763 | |||||
| Operating income | 68,204 | 59,422 | 33,642 | 44,179 | 31,600 | 46,908 | 49,032 | 30,852 | 205,447 | 158,392 | 258,183 | |||||
| Interest income and other | 895 | 486 | 2,923 | 2,000 | (317) | 2,527 | (141) | 2,354 | 6,304 | [1] | 4,423 | [1] | 8,408 | [1] | ||
| Interest expense | (14,495) | (14,319) | (14,500) | (15,310) | (15,663) | (11,904) | (11,378) | (11,318) | (58,624) | (50,263) | (44,923) | |||||
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (5,161) | (5,161) | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income tax provision | 54,604 | 45,589 | 22,065 | 30,869 | 15,620 | 32,370 | 37,513 | 21,888 | 153,127 | 107,391 | 221,668 | |||||
| Income tax provision | 14,723 | 16,150 | 6,740 | 11,611 | 6,765 | 12,206 | 14,161 | 8,275 | 49,224 | 41,407 | 81,825 | |||||
| Net income | $ 39,881 | $ 29,439 | $ 15,325 | $ 19,258 | $ 8,855 | $ 20,164 | $ 23,352 | $ 13,613 | $ 103,903 | $ 65,984 | $ 139,843 | |||||
| Earnings per common share-basic | $ 1.00 | $ 0.73 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.44 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.30 | $ 2.53 | $ 1.45 | $ 2.80 | |||||
| Earnings per common share-diluted | $ 0.93 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.43 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.28 | $ 2.39 | $ 1.38 | $ 2.63 | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, Basic | 39,932 | 40,182 | 40,587 | 43,877 | 45,110 | 45,471 | 45,857 | 45,799 | 41,131 | 45,557 | 49,963 | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, Diluted | 42,857 | 42,267 | 42,912 | 45,939 | 46,972 | 46,981 | 48,358 | 48,272 | 43,473 | 47,664 | 53,127 | |||||
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest income and other income recognized during the period. Included in this element is interest derived from investments in debt securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other investments which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money and other income from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). No definition available.
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Valuation Allowance For Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
|
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| Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Charged to Expense | $ 886 | |||||||||
| Balance at End of Period | 886 | |||||||||
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Allowance For Doubtful Accounts And Unbilled Services [Member]
|
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| Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||||||||
| Balance at Beginning of period | 63,205 | 59,328 | 45,309 | |||||||
| Charged to Expense | 12,586 | 10,720 | 19,866 | |||||||
| Charged to Other Accounts | 18,607 | [1] | 9,621 | [1] | 11,513 | [1] | ||||
| Deductions | 14,302 | [2] | 16,464 | [2] | 17,360 | [2] | ||||
| Balance at End of Period | $ 80,096 | $ 63,205 | $ 59,328 | |||||||
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to accounts other than costs and expenses in a given period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, representing receivables written off as uncollectible and portions of the reserves utilized, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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