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Stock Based Compensation - Plans - (Details) | Nov. 02, 2019 shares
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Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized | 6,225,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 4,186,039
2013 Plan |
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized | 1,500,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 0
2018 Plan |
Authorized And Available For Grant [Line Items] |
Options And/Or Restrcited Stock Initially Authorized | 4,725,000
Options And Or Restricted Stock Available For Grant | 4,186,039

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