The calculation of earnings per common share for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:


	Quarter Ended June 30,				Six-Month Period Ended June 30,
	2026		2025		2026		2025
	(In thousands, except per share data)




Income available to common shareholders	$	58,777	$	51,801	$	112,714	$	97,373



Average common shares outstanding	42,261		44,854		42,522		45,074
Effect of dilutive securities:
Average potential common shares-options	136		179		123		191

Total weighted average common shares outstanding and equivalents	42,397		45,033		42,645		45,265
Earnings per common share - basic	$	1.39	$	1.15	$	2.65	$	2.16
Earnings per common share - diluted	$	1.39	$	1.15	$	2.64	$	2.15