The number of issuable shares for contingent consideration arrangements under business combinations.

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- Definition

For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid in shares.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 30
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)(4)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479581/805-30-50-1

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- Definition

Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (a)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-28

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 30
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4
-Subparagraph (a)(1)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479581/805-30-50-4

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- Definition

The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 30
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)(1)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147479581/805-30-50-1

Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph (b)
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-13

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Note 13 - Contingent Consideration (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2020	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability		$ 3,920	$ 1,350	$ 3,920	$ 1,350
Northeast Power Systems, Inc (NEPSI) [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 26,000
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares)	873,657					399,999
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High, Number of Shares (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000		1,000,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Number of Issuable Shares (in shares)						300,000