Common Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock - Share Repurchase Program (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 04, 2020 USD ($)
Common Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 75
Share repurchase amount percentage of total shares outstanding (as a percent)	3.00%

The authorized repurchase amount percentage of total shares outstanding.

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