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SPECIAL CHARGE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charge	$ 62.3
Restructuring contingent consideration gain	11.7
Developed Technology And In-Process Research And Development
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	52.7	$ 52.7
Special Charge
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charge	60.7
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special charge	$ 1.6

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