The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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Number of shares authorized for issuance under share-based payment arrangement.

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Share Based Compensation - Restricted Performance Share Units (Details) - Executive Officer - Restricted Performance Share Units Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands				3 Months Ended
	Mar. 05, 2021	Mar. 05, 2020	Feb. 21, 2019	Mar. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)				525,669
Granted (in shares)				380,957
Ending balance (in shares)				906,626
February 21, 2019 RSPU Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)				206,069
Granted (in shares)				0
Ending balance (in shares)				206,069
Granted (in shares)			213,728
Fair value of units on grant date			$ 4,627
March 5, 2020 RSPU Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)				319,600
Granted (in shares)				0
Ending balance (in shares)				319,600
Granted (in shares)		319,600
Fair value of units on grant date		$ 5,389
March 5, 2021 RSPU Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)				0
Granted (in shares)				380,957
Ending balance (in shares)				380,957
Granted (in shares)	380,957
Fair value of units on grant date	$ 6,389