EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of reconciliation of the number of shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations

The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations (shares in thousands):

	Three months ended June 30,
	2024			2023
			Per Share			Per Share
	Shares		Amount	Shares		Amount
Basic	18,731	$	1.21	19,243	$	1.16
Effect of dilutive stock options	359		(0.02)	375		(0.02)
Diluted	19,090	$	1.19	19,618	$	1.14

	Six months ended June 30,
	2024			2023
			Per Share			Per Share
	Shares		Amount	Shares		Amount
Basic	18,948	$	2.16	19,229	$	2.08
Effect of dilutive stock options	367		(0.04)	407		(0.04)
Diluted	19,315	$	2.12	19,636	$	2.04