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COMMON EQUITY (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract] |
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards granted | During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors awarded the following stock-based compensation to our directors, officers, and certain other key employees:
Award Type |  | Number of Awards
Stock options (1) |  | 257,780 |
Restricted shares (2) |  | 75,453 |
Performance units |  | 157,035 |
(1)Stock options awarded had a weighted-average exercise price of $93.69 and a weighted-average grant date fair value of $19.58 per option. (2)Restricted shares awarded had a weighted-average grant date fair value of $93.69 per share.

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