Shareholders' capital (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024 shares
Shareholders' capital
Number of shares outstanding at beginning of period	59,194,488
Exercise of stock options	555,392
Vesting of RSUs	46,393
Number of shares outstanding at end of period	59,796,273

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- Definition

The increase (decrease) in number of shares outstanding resulting from the exercise of option's.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

The number of other equity instruments (ie other than share options) exercised or vested in a share-based payment arrangement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition

The number of shares that have been authorised and issued, reduced by treasury shares held. [Refer: Treasury shares]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-IssueDate 2023-01-01
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