STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs

The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs recorded as expense ($ in thousands):

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Years ended December 31,	2020			2019			2018
Time lapse restricted stock:
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	20,850		$	14,159		$	13,726
Tax benefit		(3,752	)		(3,597	)		(3,486	)
Restricted stock expense, net of tax	$	17,098		$	10,562		$	10,240

unvested restricted stock units outstanding

The following table summarizes information on unvested restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (adjusted for 3 for 2 stock split on December 10, 2020).