Years Ended December 31,
Years Ended December 31,
Years Ended December 31,
Years Ended December 31,
Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2019 (1)
2018 (2)
2017
2016
2015
Income Statement Data (3):
Revenues
$1,614,762
$1,625,687
$1,586,008
$1,460,037
$1,286,340
Income from operations (4)(5)
89,800
63,202
87,042
92,373
94,358
Net income (4)(5)(6)
64,081
48,926
32,216
62,390
68,597
Net Income Per Common Share: (3)(4)(5)(6)
Basic
$1.54
$1.16
$0.77
$1.49
$1.64
Diluted
$1.53
$1.16
$0.76
$1.48
$1.62
Weighted Average Common Shares:
Basic
41,649
42,090
41,822
41,847
41,899
Diluted
41,802
42,246
42,141
42,239
42,447
Balance Sheet Data: (3)(4)(6)(7)
Total assets
$1,415,500
$1,171,967
$1,327,092
$1,236,403
$947,772
Long-term debt
73,000
102,000
275,000
267,000
70,000
Shareholders' equity
874,475
826,609
796,479
724,522
678,680
item 6 .
selected financial data .
the following selected financial data has been derived from our consolidated financial statements .
the information below should be read in conjunction with “ management ’ s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ” and the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto .
-1 effective january 1 2019 the company adopted new guidance on leases using the modified retrospective method ; as such 2015 – 2018 have not been restated .
see note 3 leases of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information .
-2 effective january 1 2018 the company adopted new guidance on revenue recognition using the modified retrospective method ; as such 2015 – 2017 have not been restated .
see note 2 revenues of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information .
-3 the amounts reflect the results of symphony whistleout the telecommunications asset acquisition clearlink and qelp since the associated acquisition dates of november 1 2018 july 9 2018 may 31 2017 april 1 2016 and july 2 2015 respectively as well as the related merger and integration costs incurred as part of each acquisition .
see note 4 acquisitions of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information regarding the symphony whistleout and telecommunications asset acquisitions .
-4 the amounts for 2019 2018 and 2017 include exit costs and impairments of long-lived assets .
see note 5 costs associated with exit or disposal activities and note 6 fair value of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information .
-5 the amounts for 2018 include the $ 1 .
2 million slaughter settlement agreement .
see note 22 commitments and loss contingencies of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information .
-6 the amount for 2017 includes $ 32 .
7 million related to the impact of the 2017 tax reform act .
see note 20 income taxes of the accompanying “ notes to consolidated financial statements ” for further information .
-7 the company has not declared cash dividends per common share for any of the five years presented .

Question: What was the change in the basic net income per common share in 2019 from 2018?
Answer: 0.38