Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)

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Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]  
Share-based Compensation Related to Restricted Stock Awards
The total stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards for the years ended December 31, are as follows (in thousands):
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Employees
$
1,555

 
$
1,423

 
$
1,104

Non-employee Directors
544

 
617

 
510

Total
$
2,099

 
$
2,040

 
$
1,614

Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation consisted of restricted stock awards, was included in costs and operating expenses and the following line items on the accompanying statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Stock-based compensation included in costs and operating expenses
$
2,109

 
$
2,081

 
$
1,739

Income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation
(811
)
 
(800
)
 
(669
)
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit
$
1,298

 
$
1,281

 
$
1,070