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Potential proceeds from issuance of common stock.

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Sale of stock

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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Stockholders' Equity - Common Stock - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2022
Sale Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued	3,343,070			3,343,070
Options Granted [Member]
Sale Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Number of stock options granted	153,750	78,247
ATM Sales Agreement [Member]
Sale Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued	0	621,697
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 7.3
Common stock , weighted average price per share		$ 11.97
ATM Sales Agreement [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Sale Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Potential proceeds from issuance of common stock, net			$ 30.0