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Restructuring, Business Transformation and Other Cost Saving Initiatives - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 9.6 | $ 38.1
Employee related costs |  | 7.1 | $ 27.7
Gain due to lease termination | $ 5.3 |  |
Accelerated depreciation expense |  | 10.4 |
Other restructuring costs |  | 2.5 |
Minimum |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  | $ 135.0 |

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