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SPECIAL CHARGE (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Special charge | $ 68.4
Restructuring contingent consideration gain | 11.7
Special Charge |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Special charge | 66.8
Cost of sales |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Special charge | $ 1.6

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