Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table summarizes the Company’s computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 (amounts in thousands except per share information):



	Year Ended December 31, 2018
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$	266,983
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(24,142		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	242,841		74,292	$	3.27
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	242,841		74,292
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			45
Net income available to common shareholders	$	242,841		74,337	$	3.27



	Year Ended December 31, 2017
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$	262,968
Less: preferred dividend requirements and redemption costs	(28,750		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	234,218		71,191	$	3.29
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	234,218		71,191
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			63
Net income available to common shareholders	$	234,218		71,254	$	3.29



	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Income (numerator)			Shares (denominator)	Per Share Amount
Basic EPS:
Income from continuing operations	$	224,982
Less: preferred dividend requirements	(23,806		)
Net income available to common shareholders	$	201,176		63,381	$	3.17
Diluted EPS:
Net income available to common shareholders	$	201,176		63,381
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share options	—			93
Net income available to common shareholders	$	201,176		63,474	$	3.17