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	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Stock Options \| 2009 Omnibus Plan
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Stock Options \| 2021 Omnibus Plan
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Restricted Stock Awards \| 2009 Omnibus Plan
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Restricted Stock Awards \| 2021 Omnibus Plan
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Performance Share Units \| 2009 Omnibus Plan
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Performance Share Units \| 2021 Omnibus Plan
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Restricted Stock Units \| 2021 Omnibus Plan
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