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Equity Compensation and Other Benefit Plans - Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) - Deferred Compensation Plans - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2025
Deferred Compensation Activity |  |  |  |  |
Deferrable compensation by the employee, maximum (as a percent) |  |  | 100.00% |  |
Deferred plans expenses | $ 127 | $ (99) | $ 315 | $ 1 |
Undistributed Income Deferred | 2,671 |  | 2,671 |  | $ 2,742
Liability Under Deferred Plans | 2,976 |  | 2,976 |  | 2,738
Non-employee directors |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Activity |  |  |  |  |
Deferred plans expenses | 127 | $ (99) | 315 | $ 1 |
Undistributed Income Deferred | 2,671 |  | 2,671 |  | 2,742
Liability Under Deferred Plans | $ 2,976 |  | $ 2,976 |  | $ 2,738

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