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long-term lines of credit Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Non-cash interest expense Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts Reissuance of treasure stock (in shares) Reissuance of treasure stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued Finance lease cost: Lease, Cost [Abstract] Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Total cost of revenues Cost of Revenue Balance at December 31, 2021 Balance at March 31, 2022 Contract with Customer, Liability Repurchase of restricted shares for taxes Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Restricted Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Cash flows used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Other comprehensive income net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Treasury stock, at cost; shares: March 31, 2022 - 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