CAPITAL STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

CAPITAL STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION [Abstract]

Schedule of supplemental cash dividend declared and paid

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date		Regular Quarterly Dividend per Share		Supplemental Dividend per Share		Total Dividends Paid (Dollars in Thousands)
February 28, 2024	March 14, 2024	March 28, 2024	$	0.12	$	1.20	$	64,665
May 7, 2024	June 12, 2024	June 26, 2024	$	0.12	$	1.63	$	86,930
August 6, 2024	September 11, 2024	September 25, 2024	$	0.12	$	1.38	$	73,789