Harte Hanks (HHS) 10-Q 7 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 15, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'HARTE HANKS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000045919	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	62,548,450
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$76,761	$49,384
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,803 at September 30, 2013 and $2,574 at December 31, 2012)	113,963	127,752
Inventory	1,245	779
Prepaid expenses	9,288	8,438
Current deferred income tax asset	8,083	8,181
Prepaid income tax	5,573	4,491
Other current assets	8,192	5,989
Total current assets	223,105	205,014
Total assets of discontinued operations	0	49,001
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $169,346 at September 30, 2013 and $166,961 at December 31, 2012)	41,392	44,091
Goodwill	398,164	398,164
Other intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $9,707 at September 30, 2013 and $9,541 at December 31, 2012)	2,344	5,259
Other assets	5,004	4,683
Total assets	670,009	706,212
Current liabilities	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	13,781	12,250
Accounts payable	35,787	38,092
Accrued payroll and related expenses	15,167	13,423
Deferred revenue and customer advances	32,559	36,318
Income taxes payable	54	1,518
Customer postage and program deposits	18,186	19,892
Other current liabilities	7,922	8,412
Total current liabilities	123,456	129,905
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	0	10,564
Long-term debt	87,281	98,000
Other long-term liabilities (including deferred income taxes of $52,697 at September 30, 2013 and $53,935 at December 31, 2012)	131,462	139,579
Total liabilities	342,199	378,048
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value per share, 250,000,000 shares authorized. 119,068,724 shares issued at September 30, 2013 and 118,737,456 shares issued at December 31, 2012	119,069	118,737
Additional paid-in capital	343,820	341,586
Retained earnings	1,162,007	1,165,952
Less treasury stock: 56,527,256 shares at cost at September 30, 2013 and 56,348,026 shares at cost at December 31, 2012	-1,249,698	-1,248,377
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-47,388	-49,734
Total stockholders' equity	327,810	328,164
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$670,009	$706,212

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$1,803	$2,574
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment	169,346	166,961
Accumulated amortization on other intangible assets	9,707	9,541
Deferred income taxes included in other long-term liabilities	$52,697	$53,935
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	119,068,724	118,737,456
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	56,527,256	56,348,026

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	$134,973	$140,993	$407,430	$423,243
Operating expenses	'	'	'	'
Labor	68,341	66,879	205,601	207,998
Production and distribution	39,315	42,500	118,871	124,276
Advertising, selling, general and administrative	12,258	12,223	38,243	37,441
Impairment of other intangible assets	2,750	0	2,750	0
Depreciation and software amortization	3,894	3,731	11,623	11,732
Intangible asset amortization	55	62	165	185
Total operating expenses	126,613	125,395	377,253	381,632
Operating income	8,360	15,598	30,177	41,611
Other expenses (income)	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	754	850	2,336	2,749
Interest income	-25	-17	-76	-76
Other, net	536	747	-600	1,775
Total other expenses	1,265	1,580	1,660	4,448
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	7,095	14,018	28,517	37,163
Income tax expense	2,644	5,149	10,810	13,864
Income from continuing operations	4,451	8,869	17,707	23,299
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-12,624	-6	-10,903	-117,348
Net income (loss)	-8,173	8,863	6,804	-94,049
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.14	$0.28	$0.37
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.20)	$0	($0.17)	($1.86)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.13)	$0.14	$0.11	($1.49)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	62,538	62,963	62,485	62,960
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.14	$0.28	$0.37
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.20)	$0	($0.17)	($1.86)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.13)	$0.14	$0.11	($1.49)
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)	62,994	63,205	62,808	63,162
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'
Adjustment to pension liability	1,003	900	3,009	2,702
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,056	871	-663	842
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,059	1,771	2,346	3,544
Comprehensive income (loss)	($6,114)	$10,634	$9,150	($90,505)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net income (loss)	$6,804	($94,049)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Impairment of other intangible assets	2,750	0
(Gain) Loss from discontinued operations	-1,452	117,348
Loss on the sale of discontinued operations	12,355	0
Depreciation and software amortization	11,623	11,732
Intangible asset amortization	165	185
Stock-based compensation	4,409	2,767
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	-32	-57
Net pension cost	-564	-370
Deferred income taxes	1,355	1,669
Other, net	-851	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Decrease in accounts receivable, net	13,789	16,745
Decrease in inventory	-466	-54
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	732	3,655
Decrease in accounts payable	-6,090	-12,048
Decrease in other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-7,132	-13,166
Other, net	-2,588	-700
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations	34,807	33,657
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations	-60	6,240
Net cash provided by operating activities	34,747	39,897
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-12,760	-8,514
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	4,686	1,109
Net cash flows from investing activities within discontinued operations	22,500	-345
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	14,426	-7,750
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Repayment of borrowings	-9,188	-66,126
Debt refinancing costs	-581	0
Issuance of common stock	264	637
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	32	57
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,049	-2,037
Dividends paid	-10,749	-16,218
Net cash used in financing activities	-21,271	-83,687
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-525	237
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	27,377	-51,303
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	49,384	85,932
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$76,761	$34,629

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$446,355	$118,487	$341,149	$1,276,266	($1,244,224)	($45,323)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and release of unvested shares	455	250	410	0	-205	0
Net tax effect of options exercised and release of unvested shares	-3,082	0	-3,082	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	3,412	0	3,412	0	0	0
Dividends paid ($0.17 per share and $0.43 per share for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and twelve months ended December 31, 2012, respectively)	-26,961	0	0	-26,961	0	0
Treasury stock issued	151	0	-303	0	454	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-4,402	0	0	0	-4,402	0
Net income (loss)	-83,353	0	0	-83,353	0	0
Other comprehensive income	-4,411	0	0	0	0	-4,411
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	328,164	118,737	341,586	1,165,952	-1,248,377	-49,734
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and release of unvested shares	-201	332	-126	0	-407	0
Net tax effect of options exercised and release of unvested shares	-1,951	0	-1,951	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation	4,409	0	4,409	0	0	0
Dividends paid ($0.17 per share and $0.43 per share for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and twelve months ended December 31, 2012, respectively)	-10,749	0	0	-10,749	0	0
Treasury stock issued	37	0	-98	0	135	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,049	0	0	0	-1,049	0
Net income (loss)	6,804	0	0	6,804	0	0
Other comprehensive income	2,346	0	0	0	0	2,346
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$327,810	$119,069	$343,820	$1,162,007	($1,249,698)	($47,388)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity	'	'
Dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.43

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note A - Basis of Presentation
	Consolidation
	The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Harte-Hanks, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”).  All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	As used in this report, the terms “Harte-Hanks,” “we,” “us” or “our” may refer to Harte-Hanks, one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries, or all of them taken as a whole.
	Interim Financial Information
	The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.  The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Discontinued Operations
	As discussed in Note L, Discontinued Operations, we sold the assets of our Florida Shoppers operations on December 31, 2012 and sold the assets of our California Shoppers operations on September 27, 2013.  The operating results of our Florida and California Shoppers (Shoppers) are being reported as discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  Unless otherwise stated, amounts related to the Florida and California Shoppers operations are excluded from the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented.
	Results of the remaining Harte-Hanks, Inc. marketing services business are reported as continuing operations.
	Sale of Belgium Facility
	In the first quarter of 2013, we sold the facility where our Hasselt, Belgium marketing services business is located for net proceeds of $4.6 million.  At the time of the sale, the book value of this facility was $3.7 million, and the transaction resulted in a $0.9 million gain.  This gain is included in “Other, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  This marketing services business now leases space in the facility for its operations.
	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 of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates and assumptions.  On an ongoing basis management reviews its estimates based on currently available information.  Changes in facts and circumstances could result in revised estimates and assumptions.
	Operating Expense Presentation in Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
	“Labor” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) includes all employee payroll and benefits, including stock-based compensation, along with temporary labor costs.  “Production and distribution” and “Advertising, selling, general and administrative” do not include labor, depreciation or amortization.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note B - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In the first quarter of 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  ASU 2013-02 addresses the presentation of reclassification adjustments, which was deferred in the initial issuance of ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income.  ASU 2013-02 requires entities to disclose:
	·                  For items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into net income in their entirety, the effect of the reclassification on each affected net income line item, and
	·                  For accumulated other comprehensive income reclassification items that are not reclassified in their entirety into net income, a cross reference to other required U.S. GAAP disclosures.
	In connection with this adoption we have added the required disclosures in Note J, Comprehensive Income (Loss).  The adoption of ASU 2013-02 did not affect our operating results, cash flows or financial position.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Note C - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (ASC 820) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in valuation methodologies into three levels:
	Level 1                        Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2                        Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	Level 3                        Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	Because of their maturities and/or variable interest rates, certain financial instruments have fair values approximating their carrying values.  These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and trade payables.  The fair value of our outstanding debt is disclosed in Note E, Long-Term Debt.  A nonrecurring fair value measurement related to our other intangible assets is disclosed in Note D, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Note D — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had goodwill of $398.2 million.  We had other intangible assets of $2.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and $5.3 million as of December 31, 2012.  Under the provisions of FASB ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, goodwill and other intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that it is “more likely than not” that goodwill or other intangible assets might be impaired.  Such events could include a significant change in business conditions, a significant negative regulatory outcome or other events that could negatively affect our business and financial performance.  We perform our annual impairment assessment as of November 30th of each year.
	As a result of a significant decrease in forecasted revenues and an overall strategic assessment of the related operations, management completed an evaluation of the Aberdeen trade name as of September 30, 2013.  A discounted cash flow model was used to calculate the fair value of the Aberdeen trade name.  The significant assumptions used in this method included the (i) revenue growth rates for the Aberdeen Group, (ii) discount rate, (iii) tax rate and (iv) royalty rate.  These assumptions are considered Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820.  Harte-Hanks recorded a non-cash trade name intangible asset impairment charge of $2.8 million.  The impairment charge is included in Impairment of other intangible assets in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in the third quarter of 2013.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-Term Debt	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Note E — Long-Term Debt
	On August 8, 2013, we entered into a three-year $80 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $25 million letter of credit sub-facility and a $5 million swing line loan sub-facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A. (as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer) and the other lenders party thereto.  The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility permits us to request up to a $15 million increase in the total amount of the facility.  The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility matures on August 16, 2016.  We may elect to prepay the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility at any time without incurring any prepayment penalties.
	The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility amends and restates our August 12, 2010 credit facility (the “2010 Revolving Credit Facility”), with the lenders party thereto and the Agent, and replaces its three-year $70 million revolving credit facility, under which Harte-Hanks had no borrowings as of August 8, 2013 (except for letters of credit totaling approximately $9.5 million). The 2013 Revolving Loan Facility will not replace, and is in addition to, the $122.5 million term loan facility, which Harte-Hanks entered into on August 16, 2011 (under which approximately $101.1 million remains outstanding).
	For each borrowing under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, we can generally choose to have the interest rate for that borrowing calculated on either (i) the Eurodollar rate for the applicable interest period plus a spread which is determined based on our total net debt-to-EBITDA ratio then in effect, which ranges from 2.25% to 3.00% per annum; or (ii) the highest of (a) the Agent’s prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum or (c) Eurodollar rate plus 1.00% per annum, plus a spread which is determined based on our total debt-to-EBITDA ratio then in effect, which spread ranges from 1.25% to 2% per annum.
	We also pay a quarterly commitment fee under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, which is based on a rate applied to the difference between total commitment amount under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the aggregate amount of outstanding obligations under such facility.  The commitment fee rate ranges from 0.50% to 0.55% per annum, depending on our total net debt-to-EBITDA ratio then in effect.
	In addition, we pay a letter of credit fee with respect to outstanding letters of credit.  That fee is calculated by applying a rate equal to the spread applicable to Eurodollar based loans plus a fronting fee of 0.125% per annum to the average daily undrawn amount of the outstanding letters of credit.
	At September 30, 2013 we had letters of credit totaling $9.5 million issued under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, decreasing the amount available for borrowing to $70.5 million.  At December 31, 2012 we had letters of credit totaling $9.5 million issued under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, decreasing the amount available for borrowing to $60.5 million.
	Our long-term debt obligations were as follows:
		September 30,		December 31,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	2010 Revolving Credit Facility, various interest rates based on LIBOR, due August 12, 2013 ($60.5 million capacity at June 30, 2013)	$	0	$	0
	2013 Revolving Credit Facility, various interest rates based on Eurodollar rate, due August 16, 2016 ($70.5 million capacity at September 30, 2013)	0		0
	2011 Term Loan Facility, various interest rates based on LIBOR (effective rate of 2.18% at September 30, 2013), due August 16, 2016	101,062		110,250
	Total debt	$	101,062	$	110,250
	Less current maturities	13,781		12,250
	Total long-term debt	$	87,281	$	98,000
	The carrying values and estimated fair values of our outstanding debt were as follows:
		September 30,				December 31,
		2013				2012
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	In thousands	Value		Value		Value		Value
	Total debt	$	101,062	$	101,062	$	110,250	$	110,250
	The estimated fair values were calculated using current rates provided to us by our lenders for debt of the same remaining maturity and characteristics.  These current rates are considered Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Note F — Stock-Based Compensation
	We recognized $0.9 million and $0.6 million of stock-based compensation during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  We recognized $4.4 million and $2.8 million of stock-based compensation during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	In May 2013 our stockholders approved the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, pursuant to which we may issue up to 5.0 million shares of stock-based awards to directors, employees and consultants.  No additional stock-based awards will be granted under the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, but awards previously granted thereunder will remain outstanding in accordance with their respective terms.
	As reported for the second quarter of 2013, in connection with the hiring of Robert Philpott (our President and CEO) in July of 2013, we granted him stock-based inducement awards outside of the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and without stockholder approval.  These grants consisted of:
			Weighted-
			Average
		Number	Grant-Date
		of Shares	Fair Value
	Stock options	400,000	$	2.77
	Unvested stock	100,000	$	9.29
	Performance stock units	150,000	$	8.57
	In estimating the fair value of these awards, we made reference to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant, which was defined as the closing price of the common stock on the previous trading day ($9.29).
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.    These options vest and become exercisable in 25% increments on the first four anniversaries of their date of grant, and expire on the tenth anniversary of their date of grant, and have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant ($9.29).
	The fair value of each unvested share granted was estimated as the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.  These unvested shares vest in three equal increments on the first three anniversaries of their date of grant.
	The fair value of each performance stock unit is estimated using the date of grant fair market value of the common stock, minus the present value of anticipated dividend payments.  Performance stock units are a form of share-based award similar to unvested shares, except that the awards may be settled in cash or shares (at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board), and the number of shares ultimately issuable is based on our performance against specific performance goals measured at the end of 2015.  At the end of the performance period, the number of shares of stock issuable will be determined in a range between 0% and 100%.
	On September 27, 2013, in connection with the closing of the sale of the California Shoppers operations and the termination of all California Shoppers employees from the Company and its affiliates, all vested and unvested stock options and all restricted stock awards held by California Shoppers employees were cancelled. In exchange, the value of all “in-the-money” vested and unvested stock options and restricted stock awards was paid in cash. In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation, all vested outstanding options were treated as a modification of award and the new fair value calculated at the date of modification. For unvested outstanding options and awards, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense using the original calculated fair value was recognized immediately. As a result, $1.1 million was recorded and classified as a transaction cost related to the sale of California Shoppers in discontinued operations.
	We did not have any other significant stock-based compensation activity in the third quarter of 2013.  Our annual grant of stock-based awards occurred in the first quarter of 2013, which is consistent with the timing of previous annual grants.

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Pen

Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	'
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	'
	Note G — Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost
	Prior to January 1, 1999, we maintained a defined benefit pension plan for which most of our employees were eligible.  We elected to freeze benefits under this defined benefit pension plan as of December 31, 1998.
	In 1994, we adopted a non-qualified, unfunded, supplemental pension plan covering certain employees, which provides for incremental pension payments so that total pension payments equal those amounts that would have been payable from our principal pension plan if it were not for limitations imposed by income tax regulations.  The benefits under this supplemental pension plan continue to accrue as if the principal pension plan had not been frozen.
	Net pension cost for both plans included the following components:
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Service cost	$	86		$	117
	Interest cost	1,809			1,960
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,846		)	(1,683		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0			1
	Recognized actuarial loss	1,672			1,500
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,721		$	1,895
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Service cost	$	257		$	350
	Interest cost	5,428			5,881
	Expected return on plan assets	(5,537		)	(5,050		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0			3
	Recognized actuarial loss	5,015			4,500
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	5,163		$	5,684
	We made contributions to our funded, frozen pension plan of $4.6 million in the first nine months of 2013.  We do not plan to make any additional contributions to this pension plan during the fourth quarter of 2013.  These contributions to our funded, frozen pension plan are being made in order to obtain the Pension Protection Act of 2006 full funding limit exemption.
	We are not required to make and do not intend to make any contributions to our unfunded, supplemental pension plan in 2013 other than to the extent needed to cover benefit payments.  We expect benefit payments under this supplemental pension plan to total $1.5 million in 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note H - Income Taxes
	Our third quarter 2013 income tax expense of $2.6 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 37.3%.  Our income tax expense of $10.8 million in the first nine months of 2013 resulted in an effective income tax rate of 37.9%.  Our effective income tax rate is derived by estimating pretax income and income tax expense for the year ending December 31, 2013.  The effective income tax rate calculated for the first nine months of 2013 is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35.0%, primarily due to the addition of state income taxes.
	Our third quarter 2012 income tax expense of $5.1 million resulted in an effective income tax rate of 36.7%.  Our income tax expense of $13.9 million for the first nine months of 2012 resulted in an effective income tax rate of 37.3%.  The effective income tax rate calculated for the first nine months of 2012 is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35.0%, primarily due to the addition of state income taxes.
	Harte-Hanks, or one of our subsidiaries, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal, U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions.  For U.S. state and foreign returns, we are no longer subject to tax examinations for tax years prior to 2008.  For U.S. federal returns, we are no longer subject to tax examinations for tax years prior to 2010.
	We have elected to classify any interest expense and penalties related to income taxes within income tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).  We did not have a significant amount of interest or penalties accrued at September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Note I - Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options and unvested shares.
	Reconciliations of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) are as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands, except per share amounts	2013			2012
	Net Income (Loss)
	Income from continuing operations	$	4,451		$	8,869
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(12,624		)	(6		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(8,173	)	$	8,863
	Basic EPS
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in earnings (loss) per share computations	62,538			62,963
	Basic earnings (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	0.07		$	0.14
	Discontinued operations	(0.20		)	0
	Net income	$	(0.13	)	$	0.14
	Diluted EPS
	Shares used in diluted earnings (loss) per share computations	62,994			63,205
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
	Continuing operations	$	0.07		$	0.14
	Discontinued operations	(0.20		)	0
	Net income	$	(0.13	)	$	0.14
	Computation of Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Computations
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	62,538			62,963
	Weighted-average common equivalent shares - dilutive effect of stock options and awards	456			242
	Shares used in diluted earnings per share computations	62,994			63,205
	4.1 million and 4.8 million anti-dilutive market price options have been excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive unvested shares excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2013. An insignificant number of anti-dilutive unvested shares have been excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands, except per share amounts	2013			2012
	Net Income (Loss)
	Income from continuing operations	$	17,707		$	23,299
	Loss from discontinued operations	(10,903		)	(117,348		)
	Net income (loss)	$	6,804		$	(94,049	)
	Basic EPS
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in earnings (loss) per share computations	62,485			62,960
	Basic earnings (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.37
	Discontinued operations	(0.17		)	(1.86		)
	Net income (loss)	$	0.11		$	(1.49	)
	Diluted EPS
	Shares used in diluted earnings (loss) per share computations	62,808			63,162
	Diluted earnings per common share
	Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.37
	Discontinued operations	(0.17		)	(1.86		)
	Net income (loss)	$	0.11		$	(1.49	)
	Computation of Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Computations
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	62,485			62,960
	Weighted-average common equivalent shares - dilutive effect of stock options and awards	323			202
	Shares used in diluted earnings per share computations	62,808			63,162
	4.3 million and 5.0 million anti-dilutive market price options have been excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  An insignificant number of anti-dilutive unvested shares have been excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  0.2 million anti-dilutive unvested shares have been excluded from the calculation of shares used in the diluted EPS calculation for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Comprehensive_Income_Loss

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Note J — Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income for a period encompasses net income (loss) and all other changes in equity other than from transactions with our stockholders.  Our comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:
		Three Months Ended September,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Net income (loss)	$	(8,173	)	$	8,863
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Adjustment to pension liability	1,672			1,501
	Tax expense	(669		)	(601		)
	Adjustment to pension liability, net of tax	1,003			900
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,056			871
	Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,059			1,771
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	(6,114	)	$	10,634
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Net income (loss)	$	6,804		$	(94,049	)
	Other comprehensive income:
	Adjustment to pension liability	5,015			4,503
	Tax expense	(2,006		)	(1,801		)
	Adjustment to pension liability, net of tax	3,009			2,702
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(663		)	(842		)
	Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,346			3,544
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	9,150		$	(90,505	)
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows:
		Defined
		Benefit			Foreign
		Pension			Currency
	In thousands	Items			Items			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(54,431	)	$	4,697		$	(49,734	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, before reclassifications	0			(663		)	(663		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	3,009			0			3,009
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,009			(663		)	2,346
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(51,422	)	$	4,034		$	(47,388	)
		Defined
		Benefit			Foreign
		Pension			Currency
	In thousands	Items			Items			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(48,705	)	$	3,382		$	(45,323	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax before reclassifications	0			(842		)	(842		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,702			0			2,702
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,702			(842		)	1,860
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(46,003	)	$	2,540		$	43,463
	Reclassification amounts related to the defined pension plans are included in the computation of net period pension benefit cost (see Note G, Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost).

Litigation_Contingencies

Litigation Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Litigation Contingencies	'
Litigation Contingencies	'
	Note K — Litigation Contingencies
	In the normal course of our business, we are obligated under some agreements to indemnify our clients as a result of claims that we infringe on the proprietary rights of third parties.  The terms and duration of these commitments vary and, in some cases, may be indefinite, and certain of these commitments do not limit the maximum amount of future payments we could become obligated to make there under; accordingly, our actual aggregate maximum exposure related to these types of commitments cannot be reasonably estimated.  Historically, we have not been obligated to make significant payments for obligations of this nature, and no liabilities have been recorded for these obligations in our financial statements.
	We are also currently subject to various other legal proceedings in the course of conducting our businesses and, from time to time, we may become involved in additional claims and lawsuits incidental to our businesses.  In the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, none of these matters is currently considered to be reasonably possible of resulting in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.  Nevertheless, we cannot predict the impact of future developments affecting our pending or future claims and lawsuits and any resolution of a claim or lawsuit within a particular fiscal quarter may adversely impact our results of operations for that quarter.  We expense legal costs as incurred, and all recorded legal liabilities are adjusted as required as better information becomes available to us. The factors we consider when recording an accrual for contingencies include, among others: (i) the opinions and views of our legal counsel; (ii) our previous experience; and (iii) the decision of our management as to how we intend to respond to the complaints.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Note L — Discontinued Operations
	We sold the assets of our Florida Shoppers operations to Coda Media Corp. on December 31, 2012.We sold the assets of our California Shoppers operations to affiliates of OpenGate Capital Management, LLC (“OpenGate”) on September 27, 2013 for gross proceeds of approximately $22.5 million in cash. In addition, OpenGate agreed to assume certain liabilities associated with the Shoppers division. This transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of $12.4 million, net of $9.0 million of income tax benefit. This loss on sale includes transaction costs of approximately $2.6 million.  Because Shoppers represented a distinct business unit with operations and cash flows that can clearly be distinguished, both operationally and for financial purposes, from the rest of Harte-Hanks, the results of the Shoppers operations are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	Results of the remaining Harte-Hanks marketing services business are reported as continuing operations.
	Summarized operating results for the Shoppers discontinued operations are as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Revenues	$	46,703		$	54,806
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	76			609
	Loss on sale before income taxes	(21,402		)	0
	Income tax benefit (expense)	8,702			(615		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(12,624	)	$	(6	)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Revenues	$	140,834		$	166,865
	Income from discontinued operations before impairment charges and income taxes	2,767			168
	Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets before income taxes	0			(165,336		)
	Loss on sale before income taxes	(21,402		)	0
	Income tax benefit	7,732			47,820
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(10,903	)	$	(117,348	)
	Summarized balance sheet data for the Shoppers discontinued operations are as follows;
		September 30,			December 31,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Current assets	$	0		$	20,486
	Property, plant and equipment	0			17,880
	Other intangible assets	0			10,551
	Other assets	0			84
	Total assets	$	0		$	49,001
	Current liabilities	$	0		$	10,292
	Other liabilities	0			272
	Total liabilities	$	0		$	10,564
	Net assets of discontinued operations	$	0		$	38,438
	The major components of cash flows for the Shoppers discontinued operations are as follows;
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(10,903	)	$	(117,348	)
	Loss on the sale of discontinued operations	12,355			0
	Impairment of Intangible Assets	0			165,336
	Deferred Income Taxes	(5,094		)	(45,054		)
	Depreciation and software amortization	2,592			4,087
	Intangible asset amortization	0			428
	Other, net	990			(1,209		)
	Net cash provided by discontinued operations	$	(60	)	$	6,240

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Long-Term Debt	'
Schedule of long-term debt obligations	'
		September 30,		December 31,
	In thousands	2013		2012
	2010 Revolving Credit Facility, various interest rates based on LIBOR, due August 12, 2013 ($60.5 million capacity at June 30, 2013)	$	0	$	0
	2013 Revolving Credit Facility, various interest rates based on Eurodollar rate, due August 16, 2016 ($70.5 million capacity at September 30, 2013)	0		0
	2011 Term Loan Facility, various interest rates based on LIBOR (effective rate of 2.18% at September 30, 2013), due August 16, 2016	101,062		110,250
	Total debt	$	101,062	$	110,250
	Less current maturities	13,781		12,250
	Total long-term debt	$	87,281	$	98,000
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of outstanding debt	'
		September 30,				December 31,
		2013				2012
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	In thousands	Value		Value		Value		Value
	Total debt	$	101,062	$	101,062	$	110,250	$	110,250

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of shares granted and weighted-average grant-date fair value	'
			Weighted-
			Average
		Number	Grant-Date
		of Shares	Fair Value
	Stock options	400,000	$	2.77
	Unvested stock	100,000	$	9.29
	Performance stock units	150,000	$	8.57

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Pen1

Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	'
Net Pension cost of plans	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Service cost	$	86		$	117
	Interest cost	1,809			1,960
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,846		)	(1,683		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0			1
	Recognized actuarial loss	1,672			1,500
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,721		$	1,895
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Service cost	$	257		$	350
	Interest cost	5,428			5,881
	Expected return on plan assets	(5,537		)	(5,050		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0			3
	Recognized actuarial loss	5,015			4,500
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	5,163		$	5,684

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share	'
Reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands, except per share amounts	2013			2012
	Net Income (Loss)
	Income from continuing operations	$	4,451		$	8,869
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(12,624		)	(6		)
	Net income (loss)	$	(8,173	)	$	8,863
	Basic EPS
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in earnings (loss) per share computations	62,538			62,963
	Basic earnings (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	0.07		$	0.14
	Discontinued operations	(0.20		)	0
	Net income	$	(0.13	)	$	0.14
	Diluted EPS
	Shares used in diluted earnings (loss) per share computations	62,994			63,205
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
	Continuing operations	$	0.07		$	0.14
	Discontinued operations	(0.20		)	0
	Net income	$	(0.13	)	$	0.14
	Computation of Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Computations
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	62,538			62,963
	Weighted-average common equivalent shares - dilutive effect of stock options and awards	456			242
	Shares used in diluted earnings per share computations	62,994			63,205
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands, except per share amounts	2013			2012
	Net Income (Loss)
	Income from continuing operations	$	17,707		$	23,299
	Loss from discontinued operations	(10,903		)	(117,348		)
	Net income (loss)	$	6,804		$	(94,049	)
	Basic EPS
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in earnings (loss) per share computations	62,485			62,960
	Basic earnings (loss) per share
	Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.37
	Discontinued operations	(0.17		)	(1.86		)
	Net income (loss)	$	0.11		$	(1.49	)
	Diluted EPS
	Shares used in diluted earnings (loss) per share computations	62,808			63,162
	Diluted earnings per common share
	Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.37
	Discontinued operations	(0.17		)	(1.86		)
	Net income (loss)	$	0.11		$	(1.49	)
	Computation of Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Computations
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	62,485			62,960
	Weighted-average common equivalent shares - dilutive effect of stock options and awards	323			202
	Shares used in diluted earnings per share computations	62,808			63,162

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Tabl

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
Summary of comprehensive income (loss)	'
		Three Months Ended September,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Net income (loss)	$	(8,173	)	$	8,863
	Other comprehensive income (loss):
	Adjustment to pension liability	1,672			1,501
	Tax expense	(669		)	(601		)
	Adjustment to pension liability, net of tax	1,003			900
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,056			871
	Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,059			1,771
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	(6,114	)	$	10,634
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Net income (loss)	$	6,804		$	(94,049	)
	Other comprehensive income:
	Adjustment to pension liability	5,015			4,503
	Tax expense	(2,006		)	(1,801		)
	Adjustment to pension liability, net of tax	3,009			2,702
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(663		)	(842		)
	Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,346			3,544
	Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	9,150		$	(90,505	)
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'
		Defined
		Benefit			Foreign
		Pension			Currency
	In thousands	Items			Items			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(54,431	)	$	4,697		$	(49,734	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, before reclassifications	0			(663		)	(663		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	3,009			0			3,009
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,009			(663		)	2,346
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(51,422	)	$	4,034		$	(47,388	)
		Defined
		Benefit			Foreign
		Pension			Currency
	In thousands	Items			Items			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	(48,705	)	$	3,382		$	(45,323	)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax before reclassifications	0			(842		)	(842		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,702			0			2,702
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,702			(842		)	1,860
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	(46,003	)	$	2,540		$	43,463

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations	'
Summary of operating results for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Revenues	$	46,703		$	54,806
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	76			609
	Loss on sale before income taxes	(21,402		)	0
	Income tax benefit (expense)	8,702			(615		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(12,624	)	$	(6	)
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Revenues	$	140,834		$	166,865
	Income from discontinued operations before impairment charges and income taxes	2,767			168
	Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets before income taxes	0			(165,336		)
	Loss on sale before income taxes	(21,402		)	0
	Income tax benefit	7,732			47,820
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(10,903	)	$	(117,348	)
Summary of balance sheet data for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'
		September 30,			December 31,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Current assets	$	0		$	20,486
	Property, plant and equipment	0			17,880
	Other intangible assets	0			10,551
	Other assets	0			84
	Total assets	$	0		$	49,001
	Current liabilities	$	0		$	10,292
	Other liabilities	0			272
	Total liabilities	$	0		$	10,564
	Net assets of discontinued operations	$	0		$	38,438
Summary of major components of cash flows for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	In thousands	2013			2012
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	(10,903	)	$	(117,348	)
	Loss on the sale of discontinued operations	12,355			0
	Impairment of Intangible Assets	0			165,336
	Deferred Income Taxes	(5,094		)	(45,054		)
	Depreciation and software amortization	2,592			4,087
	Intangible asset amortization	0			428
	Other, net	990			(1,209		)
	Net cash provided by discontinued operations	$	(60	)	$	6,240

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (Belgium facility, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Belgium facility	'
Sale of Belgium Facility	'
Net proceeds	$4.60
Book value	3.7
Gain on sale of facility	$0.90

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
			Shoppers
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Goodwill	$398,164,000	$398,164,000	'
Other intangible assets	2,344,000	5,259,000	'
Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Non-cash trade name intangible asset impairment charge	'	'	$2,800,000

LongTerm_Debt_Details

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'

Maximum amount of facility

$80

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$70

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'

'

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'

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'

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Maximum amount available for the issuance of letters of credit

25

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

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Maximum amount available for the issuance of swingline loans

5

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of increase to the maximum borrowing capacity that may be requested

'

15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowings outstanding other than letters of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit amount issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.5

'

'

'

'

'

9.5

9.5

'

'

'

Initial aggregate principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

122.5

Amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.1

'

'

Reference rate

'

'Eurodollar rate

'

'

'Eurodollar rate

'

'

'Eurodollar rate

'

'

'Agent's prime rate

'Federal Funds Rate

'

'

'LIBOR

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'LIBOR

'

Variable spread based on total debt-to-EBITDA ratio (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

2.25%

3.00%

'

1.25%

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional variable interest rate spread (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee (as a percent)

'

'

0.50%

0.55%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fronting fee (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

0.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity

'

$70.50

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$60.50

'

$60.50

'

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_2

Long-Term Debt (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013
Long-term debt obligation	'	'	'
Total debt	$101,062,000	$110,250,000	'
Less current maturities	13,781,000	12,250,000	'
Total long-term debt	87,281,000	98,000,000	'
2010 Revolving Credit Facility, due August 12, 2013	'	'	'
Long-term debt obligation	'	'	'
Basis of interest rate	'LIBOR	'LIBOR	'
Total debt	0	0	'
Remaining borrowing capacity	'	60,500,000	60,500,000
2013 Revolving Credit Facility, due August 16, 2016	'	'	'
Long-term debt obligation	'	'	'
Basis of interest rate	'Eurodollar rate	'	'
Total debt	0	0	'
Remaining borrowing capacity	70,500,000	'	'
2011 Term Loan Facility, due August 16, 2016	'	'	'
Long-term debt obligation	'	'	'
Basis of interest rate	'LIBOR	'LIBOR	'
Total debt	$101,062,000	$110,250,000	'
Effective rate of interest (as a percent)	2.18%	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_3

Long-Term Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Value	'	'
Carrying values and estimated fair values of outstanding debt	'	'
Total debt	$101,062	$110,250
Fair Value | Level 2	'	'
Carrying values and estimated fair values of outstanding debt	'	'
Total debt	$101,062	$110,250

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 27, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

31-May-13

31-May-13

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Stock Options

Stock Options

Unvested stock

Unvested stock

Performance Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Robert Philpott, President and Chief Executive Officer

2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Robert Philpott, President and Chief Executive Officer

2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan

2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Robert Philpott, President and Chief Executive Officer

item

Minimum

Maximum

Stock-Based Compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation expense

'

$0.90

$0.60

$4.40

$2.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares authorized under the plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of awards to be granted

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Shares Granted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Shares Granted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

150,000

Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.77

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9.29

'

'

$8.57

Closing price of the common stock (in dollars per share)

'

$9.29

'

$9.29

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Incremental percentage of options that vest and become exercisable on the first four anniversaries of grant date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Option vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'4 years

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

Expiration term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Exercise price of options granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9.29

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of equal increments over the first three anniversaries from the date of grant in which 0 of unvested shares will vest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

Percentage of award shares to be issued based on performance against goals

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

100.00%

'

Amount recorded due to modification of award and classified as a transaction cost related to the sale of California Shoppers

$1.10

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Pen2

Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net pension cost of plans	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$86	$117	$257	$350
Interest cost	1,809	1,960	5,428	5,881
Expected return on plan assets	-1,846	-1,683	-5,537	-5,050
Amortization of prior service cost	0	1	0	3
Recognized actuarial loss	1,672	1,500	5,015	4,500
Net periodic benefit cost	$1,721	$1,895	$5,163	$5,684

Components_of_Net_Periodic_Pen3

Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Funded, Frozen Pension Plan	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Contributions made	$4.60
Unfunded, Supplemental Pension Plan	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'
Expected benefit payments in remainder of year	$1.50

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes	'	'	'	'
Income tax expense	$2,644	$5,149	$10,810	$13,864
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	37.30%	36.70%	37.90%	37.30%
Federal statutory rate (as a percent)	'	'	35.00%	35.00%

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$4,451	$8,869	$17,707	$23,299	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-12,624	-6	-10,903	-117,348	'
Net income (loss)	($8,173)	$8,863	$6,804	($94,049)	($83,353)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding used in earnings (loss) per share computations	62,538	62,963	62,485	62,960	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.14	$0.28	$0.37	'
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.20)	$0	($0.17)	($1.86)	'
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.13)	$0.14	$0.11	($1.49)	'
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	'	'	'	'	'
Shares used in diluted earnings (loss) per share computations	62,994	63,205	62,808	63,162	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.14	$0.28	$0.37	'
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.20)	$0	($0.17)	($1.86)	'
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.13)	$0.14	$0.11	($1.49)	'
Computation of Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Computations	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	62,538	62,963	62,485	62,960	'
Weighted-average common equivalent shares - dilutive effect of stock options and awards	456	242	323	202	'
Shares used in diluted earnings per share computations	62,994	63,205	62,808	63,162	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details_2

Earnings Per Share (Details 2)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Options	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the EPS calculations	4.1	4.8	4.3	5
Unvested Stock	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the EPS calculations	'	'	'	0.2

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Deta

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($8,173)	$8,863	$6,804	($94,049)	($83,353)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Adjustment to pension liability	1,672	1,501	5,015	4,503	'
Tax expense	-669	-601	-2,006	-1,801	'
Adjustment to pension liability, net of tax	1,003	900	3,009	2,702	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,056	871	-663	842	'
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,059	1,771	2,346	3,544	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-6,114	10,634	9,150	-90,505	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	-49,734	-45,323	-45,323
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, before reclassifications	'	'	-663	-842	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	3,009	2,702	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	2,346	1,860	-4,411
Balance at end of period	-47,388	43,463	-47,388	43,463	-49,734
Defined Benefit Pension Items	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	-54,431	-48,705	-48,705
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, before reclassifications	'	'	0	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	3,009	2,702	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	3,009	2,702	'
Balance at end of period	-51,422	-46,003	-51,422	-46,003	'
Foreign Currency Items	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	4,697	3,382	3,382
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, before reclassifications	'	'	-663	-842	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	0	0	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	-663	-842	'
Balance at end of period	$4,034	$2,540	$4,034	$2,540	'

Litigation_Contingencies_Detai

Litigation Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
Litigation Contingencies	'
Litigation liability	$0

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 27, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
						California Shoppers operations	Shoppers	Shoppers	Shoppers	Shoppers	Shoppers
Discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross proceeds from sale of assets in form of cash	'	'	'	'	'	$22,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on sale of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	12,400,000	'	'	12,355,000	0	'
Income tax benefit from sale of assets	'	'	'	'	'	9,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Transaction costs	'	'	'	'	'	2,600,000	'	'	'	'	'
Summarized operating results for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	46,703,000	54,806,000	140,834,000	166,865,000	'
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	76,000	609,000	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations before impairment charges and income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,767,000	168,000	'
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-165,336,000	'
Loss on sale before income taxes	'	'	-12,355,000	0	'	'	-21,402,000	0	-21,402,000	0	'
Income tax benefit (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,702,000	-615,000	7,732,000	47,820,000	'
Loss from discontinued operations	-12,624,000	-6,000	-10,903,000	-117,348,000	'	'	-12,624,000	-6,000	-10,903,000	-117,348,000	'
Summarized balance sheet data for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	20,486,000
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	17,880,000
Other intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	10,551,000
Other assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	84,000
Total assets	0	'	0	'	49,001,000	'	0	'	0	'	49,001,000
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	10,292,000
Other liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	272,000
Total liabilities	0	'	0	'	10,564,000	'	0	'	0	'	10,564,000
Net assets of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	0	'	38,438,000
Major components of cash flows for the Shoppers discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations	-12,624,000	-6,000	-10,903,000	-117,348,000	'	'	-12,624,000	-6,000	-10,903,000	-117,348,000	'
Loss on sale of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	12,400,000	'	'	12,355,000	0	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	165,336,000	'
Deferred Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,094,000	-45,054,000	'
Depreciation and software amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,592,000	4,087,000	'
Intangible asset amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	428,000	'
Other, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	990,000	-1,209,000	'
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	'	'	($60,000)	$6,240,000	'	'	'	'	($60,000)	$6,240,000	'