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Derivative Financial Instruments - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($) agreement
Derivative [Line Items] |
Number of interest rate swap agreements | agreement | 1
Interest Rate Swap One |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Date entered | 2018-12
Notional amount | $ | $ 200,000
Fixed interest rate paid | 2.7715%
Variable interest rate received | 1-month term SOFR
Effective date | 2022-11
Expiration date | 2027-07

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