Long-Term Incentive Plan (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Schedule of amortization expense and forfeitures related to restricted shares and performance awards

In accordance with the Compensation Topic of the FASB ASC, the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.  The Company’s amortization expense and forfeitures related to restricted shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2017		March 31, 2016
	(unaudited)		(unaudited)
Amortization expense, including forfeitures	$	1,749	$	1,614