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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract] |  |
Compensatory shares | $ 704 | $ 647

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- Definition Noncash, compensatory shares + References No definition available. + Details
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