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Fair Value Measurements - Change in FV for Level 3 Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 87,162 | $ 115,030
Contingent consideration recorded at acquisition date | 16,934 | 23,926
Payment of contingent consideration recorded at acquisition date | (28,324) | (26,625)
Payment of contingent consideration recorded in earnings | $ (400) | $ (35,035)
Payment of contingent consideration recorded in earnings, location | Impairments and other operating items | Impairments and other operating items
Adjustments to contingent consideration | $ 30,874 | $ 0
Interest accretion expense | 2,632 | 5,303
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 246 | 0
Ending balance | $ 109,124 | $ 82,599

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