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Significant Transactions - Bamboo (Details) - Bamboo - Subsequent Event $ in Millions | Jan. 02, 2024 USD ($)
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Other Significant Transactions [Line Items] |
Contributions to subsidiaries | $ 296.7
Contribution of primary capital | 20.0
Contributions to retire credit facility | $ 36.0
Basic ownership | 72.80%
Ownership percentage, after equity incentives | 63.70%
Bamboo Management |
Other Significant Transactions [Line Items] |
Basic ownership | 16.10%
Ownership percentage, after equity incentives | 26.60%

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