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, 2017
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):
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Employees
$
2,416

 
$
1,555

 
$
1,423

Non-employee Directors
642

 
544

 
617

Total
$
3,058

 
$
2,099

 
$
2,040

Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation consisting of restricted stock awards was included in costs and operating expenses and provision for income taxes on the accompanying statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Stock-based compensation included in costs and operating expenses
$
3,068

 
$
2,109

 
$
2,081

Income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation
(1,180
)
 
(811
)
 
(800
)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income tax benefit
$
1,888

 
$
1,298

 
$
1,281