EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

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:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2016			2015
Numerator
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders	$	28,925		$	16,547
Less: net income attributable to participating securities	(365		)	(240		)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders, net of income attributable to participating securities	28,560			16,307
Denominator
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share	70,756			68,295
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee Restricted Share Units and share options	16			40
Convertible Preferred OP Units	428			25
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	71,200			68,360
Basic and diluted earnings per Common Share attributable to Common Shareholders	$	0.40		$	0.24