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Consolidated statement of financial position (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Class A common stock [member] |  |
Statement [LineItems] |  |
Common stock, shares issued | 33,861,872 | 33,835,747
Common stock, shares outstanding | 31,421,265 | 31,337,856
Class B common stock [member] |  |
Statement [LineItems] |  |
Common stock, shares issued | 10,938,125 | 10,938,125
Common stock, shares outstanding | 10,938,125 | 10,938,125
Common stock, no par value | $ 0 | $ 0

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