STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
(in thousands)	2021			2020			2021			2020
Time lapse restricted stock:
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	3,920		$	3,821		$	7,841		$	7,640
Tax benefit		(1,039	)		(1,100	)		(1,925	)		(1,937	)
Restricted stock expense, net of tax	$	2,881		$	2,721		$	5,916		$	5,703

information on unvested restricted stock outstanding

The following table summarizes information on unvested restricted stock outstanding as of June 30, 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		(34	)		22.62
Vested		(826	)		16.22
Granted		778			37.04
Unvested Restricted Stock at June 30, 2021		2,788		$	26.14