Share-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018


16.	Share-Based Compensation

Our share-based compensation plans are described in Note 17 of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized total Share-Based Compensation Expense of $1,893 and $1,293, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized total Share-Based Compensation Expense of $6,008 and $4,915, respectively. The total excess tax benefit recognized for share-based compensation arrangements during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $2,073 and $1,149, respectively.

During the first nine months of 2018, we issued 16,377 restricted shares. The weighted average grant date fair value of each share awarded was $67.70. Restricted share awards generally have a three year vesting period from the effective date of the grant. The total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $863 and $1,295, respectively.