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Incentive Plans - Summary of LFI and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Excluding Share Based Payments And Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance, Derivative Liability | $ 372,245
Ending balance, Derivative Liability | 349,211
LFI and Other Similar Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Member] |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Excluding Share Based Payments And Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance, Prepaid Compensation Asset | 108,049
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Granted | 166,096
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Forfeited | (10,683)
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Amortization | (79,748)
Prepaid Compensation Asset, Other | (33)
Ending Balance, Prepaid Compensation Asset | 183,681
Beginning Balance, Derivative Liability | 358,877
Compensation Liability, Granted | 166,096
Compensation Liability, Settled | (119,526)
Compensation Liability, Forfeited | (11,394)
Compensation Liability, Change in Fair Value | (49,421)
Compensation Liability, Adjustment for estimated forfeitures | 4,217
Compensation Liability, Other | (3,182)
Ending balance, Derivative Liability | $ 345,667

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