Dividends

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends

(3) Dividends

Dividends and dividend equivalents:

During the first quarter of 2024, we declared and paid dividends of approximately $10.0 million or $.725 per share. We declared and paid dividends of approximately $9.9 million or $.720 per share, during the first quarter of 2023. Dividend equivalents, which are applicable to shares of unvested restricted stock, were accrued during the first three months of 2024 and 2023 and were or will be paid upon vesting of the restricted stock.