was $26.95 per common share as of december 31, 2015 an increase of $1.60 or 6.3% compared to book value of $25.35 per common share as of december 31, 2014. the company’s stock closed at $30.00 per common share on december 31, 2015, an increase of $4.00 or 15.4% compared to the closing stock price of $26.00 per common share on december 31, 2014. 