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Fair value of financial instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |
Potential Increase Decrease In Fair Value Of Noncontrolling Interests Due To Change In Weighted Average EBITDA Multiple | $ 170,000

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