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Subsequent Events (Details) - Acquisition Corp. - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 15, 2021 | Apr. 14, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 08, 2021
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Senior Term Loan Facility | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Face or principal amount of debt instrument | $ 1,145 | $ 325 |  |
5.500% Senior Notes due 2026 |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Interest rate |  |  | 5.50% | 5.50%
5.500% Senior Notes due 2026 | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Interest rate | 5.50% |  |  |
Debt instrument remaining outstanding amount | $ 343 |  |  |
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount redeemed | 102.75% |  |  |

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