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Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges, net - Schedule of Restructuring, Impairment and Other Charges by Segment Recognized in Results of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | $ 6.1 | $ 5.5 | $ 9.2
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.1
Impairment Charges | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1
Other Charges | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4
Total | 10.4 | 6.6 | 9.8
Operating Segments | Capital Markets - Software Solutions |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.7
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.0
Impairment Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Total | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.7
Operating Segments | Capital Markets - Compliance and Communications Management |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | 2.7 | 2.4 | 4.9
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.1
Impairment Charges | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1
Other Charges | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2
Total | 6.7 | 3.3 | 5.3
Operating Segments | Investment Companies - Software Solutions |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.6
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.0
Impairment Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Total | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.6
Operating Segments | Investment Companies - Compliance and Communications Management |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.0
Impairment Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other Charges | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0
Total | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1
Corporate |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Employee Terminations | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.9
Other Restructuring Charges |  |  | 0.0
Impairment Charges | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Other Charges | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2
Total | $ 0.7 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.1

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