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Stockholders' Equity - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 03, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Redeemable non-controlling interest |  | $ 25,000 | $ 0
Indonesian Operating Entity |  |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership in variable interest entity (percent) | 25.00% |  |
Noncontrolling interest, maximum exercise price | $ 25,000 |  |
Indonesian Operating Entity | Other Assets |  |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest in variable interest entity |  | 29,400 |
Indonesian Operating Entity | Other Liabilities |  |  |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest in variable interest entity |  | $ 2,100 |

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