Changes in common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:



	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017
Beginning common shares outstanding	104,287,128		93,525,469
Stock Offering	—		10,350,000
Grants under the Equity Plan	583,373		366,679
Common Unit redemptions	25,839		30,657
Annual grants to independent directors	34,130		23,896
Common stock issued for director fees	2,299		2,454
Forfeitures	(818	)	(1,237	)
Shares retained for employee tax withholding requirements	(187,850	)	(59,111	)
Ending common shares outstanding	104,744,101		104,238,807