EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2016			2015			2016			2015
Numerator
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders	$	17,918		$	26,495		$	46,843		$	43,042
Less: net income attributable to participating securities	(223		)	(377		)	(589		)	(615		)
Net income attributable to Common Shareholders, net of income attributable to participating securities	17,695			26,118			46,254			42,427
Denominator
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share	72,896			68,825			71,826			68,561
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee Restricted Share Units and share options	—			19			—			30
Convertible Preferred OP Units	—			25			25			25
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	72,896			68,869			71,851			68,616
Basic and diluted earnings per Common Share attributable to Common Shareholders	$	0.24		$	0.38		$	0.64		$	0.62