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Equity Method Investments - Narrative (Details) - EMEA 1 Joint Venture - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Joint Venture |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Contingent consideration, asset | $ 15.2 | $ 44.2
Equity Contribution Commitment |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Equity contribution commitment | $ 43.6 |

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