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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure | Investments in Unconsolidated Entities As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our investment in unconsolidated entities balance totaled $77.2 million and $85.3 million, respectively. We have investments in both equity method investments and investments in equity securities with and without a readily determinable fair value. The carrying amount of investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value was $42.8 million and $41.1 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. We did not record any material adjustments or impairment losses in the first six months of 2025 or 2024.

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