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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 07, 2023 USD ($) | Oct. 09, 2021 USD ($) | Oct. 07, 2023 Distributor | Dec. 31, 2022 Distributor
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of independent distributors | Distributor |  |  | 3,200 | 3,400
Percentage of down payment on distribution rights purchased | 5.00% |  | 5.00% |
Reserve for distributor notes receivable | $ | $ 14.9 | $ 1.9 |  |
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 3.50% |  | 3.50% |
Senior notes due year |  |  | 2026 |
2.4 % Senior Notes Due 2031 |  |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 2.40% |  | 2.40% |
Senior notes due year |  |  | 2031 |
Maximum |  |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Financing period of distribution rights, years |  |  | 10 years |

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