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## 6. Property and Equipment 

Property and equipment consisted of the following: 

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Depreciation expense was approximately $15,070,000, $14,807,000 and $13,347,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 

## 7. Leases 

The Company leases certain land, buildings and equipment for use in its operations. Total rental expense charged to operations under operating leases was approximately $3,738,000, $4,072,000 and $4,054,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 

Minimum rental commitments for all noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2002 are as follows: 

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The Company also leases equipment to customers under contracts generally ranging from 36 to 48 months. Rental income under such leases was $2,859,000, $2,846,000 and $3,908,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. 

Minimum rental payments to be received for equipment leased to others at December 31, 2002 are as follows: 

## 8. Long-term Debt 

Long-term debt consisted of the following: 

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December 31, 

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