Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

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, 2019 and 2018 (amounts in thousands except per share information):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Net income	$	65,349
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(6,034		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	59,315		74,679	$	0.79
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	59,315		74,679
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			46
Net income available to common shareholders	$	59,315		74,725	$	0.79

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Net income	$	29,538
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(6,036		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	23,502		74,146	$	0.32
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	23,502		74,146
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			34
Net income available to common shareholders	$	23,502		74,180	$	0.32