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Dividends | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |
Dividends | (10) Dividends We declared and paid dividends of $13.8 million, or $.20 per share, during the third quarter of 2023 and $14.6 million, or $.20 per share, during the third quarter of 2022. We declared and paid dividends of $42.2 million, or $.60 per share, during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023 and $44.2 million, or $.60 per share, during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022. Included in the amounts above were dividend equivalents applicable to unvested restricted stock units which were accrued during 2023 and 2022 and will be, or were, paid upon vesting of the restricted stock unit.

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