v3.25.4

Allowance for credit losses - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) category | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) category
Credit Loss [Abstract] |  |
Current period (decrease) increase in provision for expected credit losses | $ (72,798) | $ 177,102
Amounts charged against the allowance | $ 125,586 | $ 0
Number of categories of financing receivables | category | 3 | 3

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