Dividends and Distributions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of dividends declared and distributions paid

The following tables summarize dividends declared and distributions paid to the holders of common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Month Declared/Paid	Dividend Per Share		Distributions Declared		Distributions Paid
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
December (2019)/January	$	0.2000	$	—	$	38,796
December(a)			—		(169		)	Dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units to be paid when the awards vest.
December (2019)/January			—		4			Dividend equivalents paid on unvested restricted stock units that are not expected to vest (recognized as additional compensation).
March/April	0.2100		42,568		—
			$	42,568	$	38,631

(a)

Declared in December 2019 and included in the $38.8 million declared, see description to the right regarding timing of payment.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Month Declared/Paid	Dividend Per Share		Distributions Declared		Distributions Paid
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
December (2018)/January	$	0.1875	$	—	$	28,218
December(a)					(127		)	Dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units to be paid when the awards vest.
December (2018)/January					7			Dividend equivalents paid on unvested restricted stock units that are not expected to vest (recognized as additional compensation).
March/April	0.2000		30,235		—
			$	30,235	$	28,098

(a)

Declared in December 2018 and included in the $28.2 million declared, see description to the right regarding timing of payment.