EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

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,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	9,244	$	14,278
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		17,046,713		17,716,136
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation awards		514,043		676,261
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		17,560,756		18,392,397
Basic earnings per share	$	0.54	$	0.81
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.53	$	0.78