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Discontinued operations - Schedule of Gain on Disposal (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 14, 2024 | Nov. 12, 2024
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SciSafe |  |
Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash proceeds received from Buyer |  | $ 71,291
Cash proceeds from escrow |  | 483
Costs to sell |  | (506)
Total proceeds |  | 71,268
Less: SciSafe carrying basis as of November 12, 2024 |  | 42,507
Less: Release of SciSafe currency translation adjustment |  | 622
Net gain (loss) on disposal |  | 28,139
Discontinued operation, gross selling costs |  | 2,100
Discontinued operation, selling costs paid by divested entity |  | $ 1,600
CBS |  |
Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash proceeds received from Buyer | $ 2,785 |
Cash proceeds from escrow | 615 |
Net price adjustment | 179 |
Costs to sell | (148) |
Total proceeds | 3,431 |
Less: CBS carrying basis as of November 14, 2024 | 6,796 |
Net gain (loss) on disposal | (3,365) |
Discontinued operation, gross selling costs | 1,400 |
Discontinued operation, selling costs paid by divested entity | $ 1,300 |

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