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Other Income | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Other income |
Other Income | 8. Other income ​ Other income primarily includes interest income, rental and storage income as well as costs relating to settlement of legal disputes. In 2020, the Company recognized $1,700,000 of other income related to the contingent consideration received on the disposition of one of the Company’s equity accounted for investments upon achievement of certain financial targets. ​

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