Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 27, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Jul. 02, 2021
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (usd per share)		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)		$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Beneficial ownership threshold, passive investor	10.00%
Beneficial ownership threshold	7.50%

Class Of Warrant Or Right, Beneficial Ownership Threshold For Exercise

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Class Of Warrant Or Right, Beneficial Ownership Threshold For Exercise, Passive Investor

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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-Publisher FASB
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