Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Kathleen A. Waters [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
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Title	Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer
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Adoption Date	3/16/2026
Expiration Date	11/15/2026
Arrangement Duration	245 days
Aggregate Available	6,455

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