VECTOR GROUP LTD | 2013 | FY | 3


The changes in the fair value of these investments were as follows:

 
2013
 
2012
Balance as of January 1
$
18,353

 
$
7,492

Contributions
5,000

 

Distributions
(769
)
 
(207
)
Reduction in partnership interest now accounted for under the cost method

 
15,541

Revision for partnership now accounted for as investment securities available for sale

 
(6,122
)
Realized gain on liquidation of long-term investments
189

 
135

 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains reclassified into net income
(189
)
 
(135
)
Unrealized gain on long-term investments
2,578

 
1,649

Net change in long-term investments
2,389

 
1,514

Balance as of December 31
$
25,162

 
$
18,353


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