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Long-Term Debt - Financing Related to the Pending Combination with Dowlais (Details) - Subsequent Event $ in Thousands | Jan. 29, 2025 USD ($)
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First Lien Bridge Credit Agreement |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Commitment Letter to Obtain Debt | $ 843,000
Second Lien Bridge Credit Agreement |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Commitment Letter to Obtain Debt | 500,000
Backstop Credit Agreement | Tranche A Term Loans |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Commitment Letter to Obtain Debt | 484,250
Backstop Credit Agreement | Tranche B Term Loans |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Commitment Letter to Obtain Debt | 1,491,000
Backstop Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |
Commitment Letter to Obtain Debt | $ 1,250,000

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