EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]

Factors Used in Earnings Per Share Computation

The factors used in the earnings per share computation for the periods indicated follow (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Net income	$	14,278	$	15,160
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		17,716,136		18,069,186
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation awards		676,261		441,934
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		18,392,397		18,511,120
Basic earnings per share	$	0.81	$	0.84
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.78	$	0.82