HICKORY TECH CORP | 2013 | FY | 3


Investments are accounted for under the cost method of accounting. This method requires us to periodically evaluate whether a non-temporary decrease in the value of the investment has occurred, and if so, to write this investment down to its net realizable value.
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2013
  
2012
 
CoBank, ACB Stock
 
$
2,357
  
$
2,180
 
RTFC Subordinated Capital Certificates
  
842
   
837
 
Other
  
215
   
196
 
Total investments
 
$
3,414
  
$
3,213
 


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