Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 21 - Earnings Per Common Share

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Note 21 - Earnings Per Common Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
NOTE
21.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders 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.
 
    Year Ended December 31,
    2017   2016   2015
    (Dollar Amounts In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
Earnings Per Share                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
52,887,359
     
52,450,896
     
51,426,466
 
Net income available to common stockholders   $
93,030
    $
81,432
    $
63,260
 
Basic earnings per common share   $
1.76
     
1.55
    $
1.23
 
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding    
52,887,359
     
52,450,896
     
51,426,466
 
Dilutive effects of assumed conversions and exercise of stock options and warrants    
1,236,598
     
1,157,476
     
1,458,642
 
Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding    
54,123,957
     
53,608,372
     
52,885,108
 
Net income available to common stockholders   $
93,030
    $
81,432
    $
63,260
 
Diluted earnings per common share   $
1.72
    $
1.52
    $
1.20