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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRACTICES (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 shares
Dividends and Interest on equity |
Minimum annual mandatory dividend (as a percent) | 30.00%
Legal reserve, as a percent of net income | 5.00%
Earnings per Share |
Antidilutive shares excluded from calculation of diluted EPS | 0

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