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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
INCOME TAXES |  |  |  |
Effective income tax rate (as a percent) | 16.20% | 20.60% |  |
Statutory U.S. rate (as a percent) |  |  | 13.10% | 19.50%
Recognized discrete tax expense (benefit) | $ 10.3 |  | $ 58.5 |
Tax expense, transfer of intangible assets between affiliates |  |  | 41.9 |
Recognized other discrete tax expense (benefit) |  | $ 2.8 |  | $ 1.2
Excess tax benefits, share-based compensation | 3.7 | 1.8 | 12.3 | 1.9
Recognized discrete tax benefits, release of reserves for uncertain tax positions |  | $ 4.6 |  | $ 0.7
Favorable adjustments | $ 6.6 |  | $ 4.3 |

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