UNEARNED REVENUE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Changes in unearned revenue

Changes in unearned revenue were as follows:

For the period ended	September 30,			December 31			September 30,
(in thousands)	2019			2018			2018
Balance at beginning of year	$	127,075		$	117,614		$	117,614
Deferral of unearned revenue		141,867			166,053			134,527
Recognition of unearned revenue		(122,465	)		(156,592	)		(117,297	)
Balance at end of period	$	146,477		$	127,075		$	134,844