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Fair Value Measurements - Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value (Details) - Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) - Measurement Input, Option Volatility | Mar. 31, 2025
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Second quarter 2025 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.17
Second quarter 2025 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.32
Second quarter 2025 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.28
Third quarter 2025 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.24
Third quarter 2025 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.30
Third quarter 2025 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.28
Fourth quarter 2025 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.24
Fourth quarter 2025 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.27
Fourth quarter 2025 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.26
2026 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.22
2026 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.31
2026 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.24
2027 | Minimum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.21
2027 | Maximum |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.25
2027 | Weighted Average |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Implied volatility | 0.23

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