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Investments (Details) - EBP 002 | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 option year
EBP, Fully Benefit-Responsive Investment Contract [Line Items] |
Number of core investment options | 9
Investment options actively managed | 5
Investment options passively managed | 4
Retirement age | year | 65
Investment contribution, minimum increment, percent | 1.00%
Maximum future contribution percent In company stock fund | 10.00%
Maximum plan balance, percent in company stock fund | 10.00%
Number of core investment options representing broad asset class | 4
EBP, Description, Available [true false] | true

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