Three Months Ended

March 31,

2015

2014

Numerator:

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share –

Net income available to common shareholders

$

16,781

$

12,014

Denominator–

Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding

40,066

39,332

Effect of dilutive securities–

Employee and director stock options and restricted share awards

919

1,179

Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding and assumed conversions

40,985

40,511

Basic earnings per common share

$

.42

$

.31

Diluted earnings per common share and common share equivalents

$

.41

$

.30