STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

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)	2021			2020
Time lapse restricted stock:
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	3,921		$	3,819
Tax benefit		(886	)		(837	)
Restricted stock expense, net of tax	$	3,035		$	2,982

information on unvested restricted stock outstanding

The following table summarizes information on unvested restricted stock outstanding as of March 31, 2021:

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2)

(number of shares in thousands)	Number of Shares			Average Grant- Date Fair Value
Unvested Restricted Stock at December 31, 2020		2,870		$	20.36
Forfeited		(10	)		22.44
Vested		(774	)		16.16
Granted		778			37.04
Unvested Restricted Stock at March 31, 2021		2,864		$	26.02