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Share-Based Compensation - Components of Share-Based Compensation Awards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | $ 1,220 | $ 981
Income tax benefit | (257) | (556)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes | 963 | 425
Stock and ESPP Options |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | 41 | 11
Income tax benefit | 0 | (16)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes | 41 | (5)
Restricted Stock Awards |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Pre-tax compensation expense | 1,179 | 970
Income tax benefit | (257) | (540)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes | $ 922 | $ 430

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