EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding attributable to stock awards.

The following table presents basic and diluted EPS calculations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands except per share data):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2022		2021		2022		2021
Net Income:
Net Income	$	62,226	$	85,384	$	105,916	$	141,573
Less: Preferred Stock Dividends		2,967		2,967		5,934		5,934
Net income available to common shareholders	$	59,259	$	82,417	$	99,982	$	135,639
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic		74,848		78,820		75,194		78,842
Dilutive effect of stock awards		2		24		7		22
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted		74,850		78,844		75,201		78,864
Earnings per common share, basic	$	0.79	$	1.05	$	1.33	$	1.72
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	0.79	$	1.05	$	1.33	$	1.72