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Shareholders' Equity - Dividend Reinvestment Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Dividend Reinvestment Program |  |  |
Issuance of common shares (in shares) | 28 | 47 | 75
Weighted average price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 17.64 | $ 22.40 | $ 23.37
Net proceeds | $ 497 | $ 1,030 | $ 1,744

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