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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity.

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Stockholders' Equity - Cash Dividend (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends paid (in dollars per share)		$ 1.34
Common stock, dividends declared (in dollars per share)		$ 1.34	$ 0.20	$ 0.12
Dividends paid on common stock		$ 109,455	$ 11,486	$ 19,463
Cash Dividend
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends paid (in dollars per share)		$ 0.24
Dividends paid on common stock		$ 109,000	$ 11,000	$ 19,000
Cash Dividend \| Subsequent Event \| Forecast
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Variable Rate Dividend
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends paid (in dollars per share)		$ 1.10
Variable Rate Dividend \| Subsequent Event \| Forecast
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.44