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Stockholders' equity - Common stock - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended
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May 06, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Stockholders Equity Note |  |  |
Cash dividends |  | $ 33,754 | $ 35,505
Dividends Declared per Common Share |  | $ 0.40 | $ 0.40
Dividend payable, to be paid date |  | Apr. 01, 2021 |
Dividends payable, record date |  | Mar. 18, 2021 |
Subsequent event |  |  |
Stockholders Equity Note |  |  |
Dividends Declared per Common Share | $ 0.45 |  |
Dividend payable, to be paid date | Jul. 01, 2020 |  |
Dividends payable, record date | May 26, 2021 |  |

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