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EARNINGS PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
EARNINGS PER SHARE  
EARNINGS PER SHARE

17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

2023

2022

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Numerator:

 

  

 

  

Net earnings

$

30,188

$

29,540

Denominator:

 

  

 

  

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

9,449

 

9,555

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

  

 

  

Employee share-based awards

 

86

 

69

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

9,535

 

9,624

Basic earnings per share

$

3.19

$

3.09

Diluted earnings per share

$

3.17

$

3.07

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2023 exclude anti-dilutive share-based awards totaling 618,000 shares at a weighted average price of $28.95. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for 2022 exclude anti-dilutive share-based awards totaling 916,000 shares at a weighted average price of $27.27.

Unvested restricted stock awards provide holders with dividend rights prior to vesting, however, such rights are forfeitable if the awards do not vest.  As a result, unvested restricted stock awards are not participating securities and are excluded from the computation of earnings per share.