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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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DTAs recorded | $ 788,312 | $ 541,962
Deferred tax liability in other non-current liabilities | 3,200 | $ 11,500
Deferred tax asset | 39,500 |
Netherlands |  |
DTAs recorded | 8,200 |
Not require a reserve | 6,500 |
DTLs recorded | $ 9,700 |

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