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Sale of Pelican Business and Investment in Primrose Bio - Fair Value of the Consideration (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - Pelican Technology Holdings, Inc. $ in Thousands | Sep. 18, 2023 USD ($)
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Cash consideration paid | $ 49,184
Equity method investment |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Cash consideration paid | 13,706
Equity securities |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Cash consideration paid | 32,278
Derivative assets |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Cash consideration paid | $ 3,200

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