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Derivative Instruments - Gain (Loss) on the Company's Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Details) - Foreign currency forward contracts - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
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Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss), net | $ 3.2 | $ (4.5) | $ 0.5
Asbestos adjustments loss (gain) |  |  |
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Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss), net | 5.3 | (11.7) | (0.8)
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  |
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Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, gain (loss), net | $ (2.1) | $ 7.2 | $ 1.3

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