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Shareholders' Equity - Dividend Reinvestment Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Dividend Reinvestment Program |  |
Issuance of common shares (in shares) | 14 | 10
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 17.66 | $ 26.04
Net proceeds | $ 248 | $ 264

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