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Debt (Bridge Credit Facility and Term Loan Credit Facility) (Details) $ in Billions | Mar. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Citi Bridge Credit | Bridge Loan |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Unsecured bridge loan | $ 19.0
Unsecured bridge loan, term | 364 days
Citi Term Loan | Line of Credit |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Unsecured short-term loan credit | $ 5.0
Unsecured short-term loan credit, term | 12 months

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