EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods indicated:

2. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (continued)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Numerator
Income from continuing operations	$	8,858	$	5,802	$	26,033	$	14,812
Less: net income attributable to participating securities	156		118		460		298
Income from continuing operations, net of income attributable to participating securities	8,702		5,684		25,573		14,514
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per Common Share	$	8,702	$	5,684	$	25,573	$	14,514
Denominator
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share	55,460		46,338		54,686		44,447
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee Restricted Share Units and share options	358		474		406		437
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	55,818		46,812		55,092		44,884
Basic earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders	$	0.16	$	0.12	$	0.47	$	0.33
Diluted earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Common Shareholders	$	0.16	$	0.12	$	0.47	$	0.33