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Benefit Plans - Retirement Obligation Benefit Representing to Fomer CEO (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-Based Payments [Line Items] |
12/31/2024 | $ 1,029
12/31/2025 | 1,104
Former CEO | Amended and Restated Executive Retirement Agreement |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-Based Payments [Line Items] |
12/31/2024 | 12,617
12/31/2025 | 16,336
6/30/2026 | $ 18,010

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