EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2025

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,
	2025		2024
Net income	$	12,294	$	10,874
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		16,415,862		16,429,919
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation awards		649,737		508,938
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		17,065,599		16,938,857
Basic earnings per share	$	0.75	$	0.66
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.72	$	0.64