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Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Non-cash capital additions |  | $ 1,100 | $ 400
Alliance |  |  |
Non-cash investing and financing activities |  |  |
Contingent consideration | $ 26,700 |  |
2026 Notes (mature February 2026) |  |  |
Non-cash investing and financing activities |  |  |
Shares issued for repurchase of debt (in shares) |  | 1.5 |
P&A Systems |  |  |
Non-cash investing and financing activities |  |  |
Fair value of credits towards future services |  | $ 11,600 |

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