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Benefit Plans - Retirement Obligation Benefit Representing to Fomer CEO (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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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Amount of benefit for defined benefit plan expected to be paid in next fiscal year following current fiscal year.

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Amount of benefit for defined benefit plan expected to be paid in second fiscal year following current fiscal year.

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