EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

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,
	2024		2023
Net income	$	10,874	$	9,244
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		16,429,919		17,046,713
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation awards		508,938		514,043
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		16,938,857		17,560,756
Basic earnings per share	$	0.66	$	0.54
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.64	$	0.53