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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE - Schedule of Other (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Investment gains | $ (9.9) | $ (16.9) | $ (22.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.8
Net expense from banking activities | 16.4 | 15.7 | 15.0
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net | 45.4 | 3.9 | 80.5
Miscellaneous pension and benefit income | (13.0) | (13.1) | (21.1)
Other income | (30.6) | (69.8) | (48.5)
Other expense | 12.6 | 35.5 | 49.7
Total | $ 20.9 | $ (44.7) | $ 65.5

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