STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Equity [Abstract]

components of the Company’s stock-based compensation

The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs recorded as expense:

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(in thousands)	2020			2019
Time lapse restricted stock:
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	3,819		$	3,889
Tax benefit		(837	)		(821	)
Restricted stock expense, net of tax	$	2,982		$	3,068

unvested restricted stock

-The following table summarizes information on unvested restricted stock outstanding as of March 31, 2020:

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2)

	Number of Shares			Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Stock at December 31, 2019		2,310		$	25.84
Forfeited		(16	)		24.28
Vested		(626	)		19.76
Granted		572			36.73
Unvested Restricted Stock at March 31, 2020		2,240		$	30.42