(in thousands, except per share data)

Numerator (basic and diluted):

Net income available to common Shareholders

$

63,816

$

105,807

$

103,280

Denominator:

Basic weighted average shares common shares outstanding

25,525

25,473

25,413

Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards ⁽¹⁾

119

131

109

Diluted weighted average shares common shares outstanding

25,644

25,604

25,522

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

2.50

$

4.15

$

4.06

Diluted

$

2.49

$

4.13

$

4.05