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Computation of Earnings per Common Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Computation of Earnings per Common Share

Note 2. Computation of Earnings per Common Share

Basic EPS is computed by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, however, the computation reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding in-the-money stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  

Unvested stock-based compensation awards containing non-forfeitable rights to dividends paid on the Company’s common stock are considered participating securities, and therefore are included in the two-class method for calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, all earnings (distributed and undistributed) are allocated to common shares and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends on the common stock. The Company grants restricted stock to certain employees under its stock-based compensation plan. Recipients receive cash dividends during the vesting periods of these awards, including on the unvested portion of such awards. Since these dividends are non-forfeitable, the unvested awards are considered participating securities and therefore have earnings allocated to them. The following table presents the Company’s computation of basic and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Net income available to common shareholders

 

$

137,389

 

 

$

92,121

 

Less: Dividends paid on and earnings allocated to
   participating securities

 

 

(1,795

)

 

 

(1,170

)

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$

135,594

 

 

$

90,951

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

463,292,906

 

 

 

464,993,970

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.20

 

Earnings applicable to common stock

 

$

135,594

 

 

$

90,951

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

463,292,906

 

 

 

464,993,970

 

Potential dilutive common shares

 

 

594,031

 

 

 

418,674

 

Total shares for diluted earnings per common share
   computation

 

 

463,886,937

 

 

 

465,412,644

 

Diluted earnings per common share and common share
   equivalents

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.20