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Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included the following common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units:

	2018			2017
Three months ended	557,304			690,096
Nine months ended	581,299			682,205

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