Leases - Sublease receivables (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Leases
Remainder of 2022	$ 5,505
2023	7,204
2024	7,048
2025	7,048
2026	2,763
Thereafter	178
Total	$ 29,746

Amount of sublease income receivable in excess of one year to be paid in remainder of current fiscal year.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant