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Long Term Retention Plan - Narrative (Details) - LTRP 2021 $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Percent of bonus for fixed payments | 16.66%
Term of fixed payments for eligible employees | 6 years
Percent of fixed awards for fixed payments | 16.66%
Stock price per share, average closing price | $ / shares | $ 1,391.81
Long term retention plan, number of trading days | 60 days
Long term payments | $ | $ 103

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