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Capital and Reserves - Narrative (Details) - Treasury stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) |  |  | 3,558,093
Repurchase of common stock |  |  | $ 60,079
“Class E” |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Repurchase of common stock (in shares) |  | 3,558,093 | 3,558,093
Repurchase of common stock | $ 60,000 |  | $ 60,079
Weighted average share price |  | $ 16.86 |

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