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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Cross-Currency Swap Agreements Designated as a Hedge of Net Investment (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2022 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2022 EUR (€)	May 31, 2022 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 EUR (€)	Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2019 EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive items for excluded component of derivative | $	$ 9,100
Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive items for excluded component of derivative | $	$ 9,100
Net Investment Hedging | Cross-currency swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount		€ 105,020			$ 359,200	€ 300,000	$ 110,000	€ 99,055
Interest rate					4.50%	4.50%	6.00%	6.00%
Weighted average interest rate		3.30%			3.40%	3.40%	3.65%	3.65%
Net Investment Hedging | August 2023 Cross Currency Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €		€ 55,466	€ 49,500
Interest rate		9.50%	3.60%
Net Investment Hedging | February 2026 Cross Currency Swap Agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €		€ 362,083		€ 340,500
Weighted average interest rate		0.20%		1.20%

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