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The weighted average fair value of non-vested awards on equity-based plans excluding options plans for which an entity expects to issue equity instruments.

No definition available.

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The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for equity-based awards other than stock option plans for which an entity expects to issue equity instruments, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years.

No definition available.

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Number of stock awards for which the grantee either gained the right to receive the shares or forfeited the right to receive the shares.

No definition available.

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Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]

No definition available.

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The intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, restricted stock) for which the employer expects to issue equity instruments to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of such awards.

No definition available.

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for non-vested equity-based awards released or cancelled during the period on other than stock option plans.

No definition available.

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The intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, restricted stock) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology.

No definition available.

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Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted Stock [Abstract]

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Weighted average remaining contractual term [Abstract]

No definition available.

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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 weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued 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.

No definition available.

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Per share or unit weighted-average fair value of nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes share and unit options.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for equity-based awards excluding options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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