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Forward Cover Contract - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative financial instruments gain or loss |  |  | $ (1,401,000)
Foreign Exchange Forward Cover Contract | Defensive and Agrovant |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative financial instruments gain or loss | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (1,401,000)

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