Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs

The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s stock-based compensation programs recorded as expense ($ in thousands):
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Years ended December 31,   2020     2019     2018  
Time lapse restricted stock:                        
Pre-tax compensation expense   $ 20,850     $ 14,159     $ 13,726  
Tax benefit     (3,752 )     (3,597 )     (3,486 )
Restricted stock expense, net of tax   $ 17,098     $ 10,562     $ 10,240  
unvested restricted stock units outstanding

The following table summarizes information on unvested restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (adjusted for 3 for 2 stock split on December 10, 2020).