NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options. | | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | 2018 | | 2017 | | | (In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Data) | Earnings per common share | | | | | | | | | Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 53,082,322 | | | | 52,745,335 | | Net income available to common stockholders | | $ | 32,603 | | | $ | 22,519 | | Basic earnings per common share | | $ | 0.61 | | | $ | 0.43 | | | | | | | | | | | Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 53,082,322 | | | | 52,745,335 | | Dilutive effects of assumed conversions and exercise of stock options and warrants | | | 1,101,078 | | | | 1,388,387 | | Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding | | | 54,183,400 | | | | 54,133,722 | | Net income available to common stockholders | | $ | 32,603 | | | $ | 22,519 | | Diluted earnings per common share | | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.42 | |
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