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Commitments and Contingencies - Securities Litigation (Details) | 2 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 lawsuit
Securities Litigation | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota |
Loss contingencies |
Number of derivative lawsuits filed | 2

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