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Other noncurrent liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2025

Other noncurrent liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

Note 10 – Other noncurrent liabilities:

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​	​	December 31,		​	September 30,
​		2024			2025
​	​	(In thousands)
Reserve for uncertain tax positions	​	$	4,778	​	$	—
OPEB	​		451	​		424
Insurance claims and expenses	​		685	​		667
Other	​		269	​		188
Total	​	$	6,183	​	$	1,279

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