text: The exercise of non-qualified stock appreciation rights and options during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 resulted in $2,725, $6,003 
  and $1,466, respectively, of income tax benefits to the Company derived from the difference between the market price at the date 
  of exercise and the option price. Vesting of stock awards and other stock compensation in fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 resulted in 
  $970, $401 and $1,026, respectively, of incremental income tax benefits over the amounts previously reported for financial 
  reporting purposes. These tax benefits were recorded in additional paid-in capital. 
  
  Effective Tax Rates 
  
  The following reconciles the federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate: 