EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

4. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods. In addition, the Company has periodically issued share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and are therefore considered participating securities. Restricted shares of common stock (participating securities) outstanding and a reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding is as follows:


	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		2019		2018
Net income available for stockholders:	$	9,373	$	8,990	$	16,842	$	16,599
Less: Adjustments for earnings attributable to participating securities		(225)		(246)		(408)		(465)
Net income used in calculating earnings per share	$	9,148	$	8,744	$	16,434	$	16,134

Weighted average shares outstanding (including participating securities)		34,090		34,561		34,166		34,584
Adjustment for participating securities		(832)		(953)		(848)		(995)
Shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share		33,258		33,608		33,318		33,589