Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]  
Significant Components of the Provision for Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Significant components of the provision for income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Current federal
  $ 2,235     $ (23,340 )   $ 5,907  
Current foreign
    34,541       38,328       29,150  
Current state
    3,917       4,391       5,118  
Total current
    40,693       19,379       40,175  
Deferred federal
    (386 )     (29,153 )     (21,348 )
Deferred foreign
    (14,591 )     (13,463 )     (2,737 )
Deferred state
    4,020       (2,987 )     (936 )
Total deferred
    (10,957 )     (45,603 )     (25,021 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
  $ 29,736     $ (26,224 )   $ 15,154  
 
Significant Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets
Significant components of the Company's deferred tax liabilities and assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Deferred tax liabilities:
           
Intangible assets
  $ 281,071     $ 317,862  
Prepaid expenses
    4,575       2,067  
Long-term debt
    41,949       32,773  
Total deferred tax liabilities
    327,595       352,702  
                 
Deferred tax assets:
               
Intangible and fixed assets
    27,723       75,353  
Accrued expenses
    53,125       59,346  
Net operating loss carryforwards
    379,111       288,830  
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
    38,710       32,541  
Equity compensation
    47,542       39,249  
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates
    5,267       5,125  
Other
    14,114       13,670  
Total gross deferred tax assets
    565,592       514,114  
                 
Valuation allowance
    425,404       336,799  
Total deferred tax assets
    140,188       177,315  
Net deferred tax liabilities
  $ (187,407 )   $ (175,387 )
 

Reconciliation of Income Taxes From Continuing Operations
The reconciliation of income tax from continuing operations computed at the United States federal statutory tax rates to income tax expense (benefit) is:
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Income tax benefit at statutory rates
  $ (46,256 )   $ (33,820 )   $ (66,029 )
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits
    3,917       4,391       5,118  
Differences of foreign taxes from U.S. statutory rates
    (25,637 )     (25,158 )     (24,150 )
Non-U.S. income inclusions and exclusions
    9,901       11,288       19,358  
Loss on preferred stock redemption
    -       -       3,099  
Nondeductible acquisition costs
    -       -       15,100  
Nondeductible items
    9,005       9,252       3,669  
Tax contingencies
    4,316       2,632       545  
Change in valuation allowance
    (79,214)       7,412       55,269  
Other, net
    (4,724 )     (2,221 )     3,175  
    $ 29,736     $ (26,224 )   $ 15,154  
 
 
Summary of Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company's unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
Balance at January 1
  $ 13,357     $ 10,917     $ 4,144  
Balance from current year acquisition
    -       -       5,925  
Additions:
                       
Tax for current year positions
    2,978       1,991       2,769  
Tax for prior year positions
    652       (86 )     100  
Interest and penalties for prior years
    686       727       150  
Reductions:
                       
Expiration of applicable statue of limitations
    -       -       (744 )
Settlements for prior year positions
    (1,716 )     -       (1,730 )
Foreign currency
    247       (192 )     239  
Reclassification to other liabilities
    (230 )     -       64  
Balance at December 31
  $ 15,974     $ 13,357     $ 10,917