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Pelthos Transaction - Fair Value of the Consideration (Details) - Pelthos - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations $ in Thousands | Jul. 01, 2025 USD ($)
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Total consideration received | $ 62,092
Net assets sold and cash consideration paid | 9,020
Gain from Pelthos Transaction | 53,072
Equity Method Investments Allocation |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, non-cash-consideration | 18,900
Other Investments Allocation |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations |
Disposal group, including discontinued operation, non-cash-consideration | $ 43,192

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