Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (amounts in thousands except per share information):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$	53,916
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	47,964		64,033	$	0.75
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	47,964		64,033
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			69
Net income available to common shareholders	$	47,964		64,102	$	0.75

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$	54,180
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(5,952		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	48,228		62,664	$	0.77
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	48,228		62,664
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			80
Net income available to common shareholders	$	48,228		62,744	$	0.77