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Spin-off of OmniAb (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Oct. 26, 2022
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |
Deferred tax asset adjustment | $ (1.7) |
Discontinued operations |  |
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item |  |
Percentage of voting interests disposed (as a percent) |  | 1

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