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Dividends | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |
Dividends | (10) Dividends We declared and paid dividends of $15.0 million, or $.20 per share, during the first quarter of 2022 and $17.0 million, or $.20 per share, during the first quarter of 2021. Included in the amounts above were dividend equivalents applicable to unvested restricted stock units which were accrued during 2022 and 2021 and will be paid upon vesting of the restricted stock unit.

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