(5) Net Income Per Common Share

Basic net income per common share (“Basic EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share (“Diluted EPS”) reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume exercise or conversion of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on net income per common share. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, 155,000 and 268,000 performance shares (at target performance) were excluded from the computation of Diluted EPS because the Company had not achieved the minimum target thresholds for these shares as of March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

The calculation of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for Basic EPS and Diluted EPS are as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):

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