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Segment and geographic information - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 15 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2021 segment | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) source | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Number of geographical divisions (in segments) | segment | 4 |  | 3 |
Number of revenue sources | source |  | 2 |  |
Property and equipment | $ |  | $ 856,085 | $ 856,085 | $ 743,533

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