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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used.

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Fair value of the amount outstanding under the credit facility.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Debt - 2019 Credit Agreement (Details) - Credit Agreement - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 25, 2019	Sep. 30, 2022
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 200.0
Maximum unrestricted cash	$ 100.0
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding		$ 0.0
Revolving Credit Facility \| Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee amount	0.20%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee amount	0.35%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility \| One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Plus 1% \| Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility \| One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Plus 1% \| Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.875%
Revolving Credit Facility \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), Adjusted \| Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), Adjusted \| Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.875%
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 30.0
Bridge Loan
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 10.0