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Borrowings and debt - Schedule of Borrowings and Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Borrowings and debts |  |
Short-term, borrowings | $ (1,638,044) | $ (2,151,975)
Short-term, debt | 86,561 | 42,250
Long-term, borrowings | 535,871 | 647,323
Long-term debt | 2,091,512 | 1,574,963
Total | 4,351,988 | 4,416,511
Principal |  |
Borrowings and debts |  |
Short-term, borrowings | (1,638,306) | (2,153,351)
Short-term, debt | 86,601 | 42,255
Long-term, borrowings | 537,775 | 650,275
Long-term debt | 2,097,820 | 1,580,727
Total | 4,360,502 | 4,426,608
Transaction costs |  |
Borrowings and debts |  |
Short-term, borrowings | (262) | (1,376)
Short-term, debt | (40) | (5)
Long-term, borrowings | (1,904) | (2,952)
Long-term debt | (6,308) | (5,764)
Total | $ (8,514) | $ (10,097)

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