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Stockholder's Equity
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholder's Equity
14) Stockholder’s Equity

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 25, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $200,000 of its outstanding common stock from time to time in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or through other appropriate means. The timing and quantity of any shares repurchased will depend upon a variety of factors, including business conditions, stock market conditions and business development activities, including, but not limited to, merger and acquisition opportunities. These repurchases may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company has repurchased approximately 1,770,000 shares of common stock for approximately $52,000 pursuant to the program since its adoption.

There were no shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company repurchased approximately 45,000 shares of its common stock for $1,545, or an average price of $34.50 per share.

Cash Dividends

Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to receive dividends when they are declared by the Company’s Board of Directors. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share, which dividends totaled $9,419. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share, which dividends totaled $9,056. Future dividend declarations, if any, as well as the record and payment dates for such dividends, are subject to the final determination of the Company’s Board of Directors.