EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Numerator
Net income	$	255,863	$	217,612	$	205,160
Denominator
Basic earnings per common share - weighted average shares	93,938,772		93,528,712		95,034,690
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee stock awards	1,157,295		1,058,139		862,695
Diluted earnings per common share - adjusted weighted average shares	95,096,067		94,586,851		95,897,385
Earnings per share available to common shareholders
Basic	$	2.72	$	2.33	$	2.16
Diluted	$	2.69	$	2.30	$	2.14