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Business Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Earnings to Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Segment operating earnings | $ 112,686 | $ 121,789 |  | $ 220,471 | $ 248,506
Restructuring and related charges, net | (8,793) | (320) |  | (23,383) | (2,177)
Impairment charges | (88,840) | 0 | $ (93,000) | (88,840) | 0
Non-operating and administrative expenses | (50,860) | (47,584) |  | (101,577) | (101,760)
Depreciation of corporate assets and amortization | (16,703) | (15,436) |  | (31,557) | (30,594)
Operating (loss) income | (52,510) | 58,449 |  | (24,886) | 113,975
Other (expense) income, net | (653) | 422 |  | (1,362) | 1,502
Interest expense, net | (12,779) | (10,754) |  | (22,324) | (21,578)
(Loss) income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies | $ (65,942) | $ 48,117 |  | $ (48,572) | $ 93,899

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