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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
INCOME TAXES |  |
Effective income tax rate (as a percent) | 20.30% | 9.20%
Recognized discrete tax expense (benefit) | $ 0.5 | $ 48.2
Tax expense, transfer of intangible assets between affiliates |  | 41.9
Excess tax benefits, share-based compensation | 7.3 | 8.6
Favorable adjustments | $ 6.8 | $ 2.3

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