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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Summary of Equity Investment Activity (Details) - Level 2 $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Fair Value, Level 2 [Abstract] |
Beginning balance, carrying value | $ 74.5
Changes in Fair Value | 2.6
Purchases / Sales / Other | 18.0
Ending balance, carrying value | 95.1
Prepaids and other current assets |
Fair Value, Level 2 [Abstract] |
Ending balance, carrying value | 0.0
Intangible and other assets, net |
Fair Value, Level 2 [Abstract] |
Ending balance, carrying value | $ 95.1

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