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Statement of Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Non-cash capital additions |  |  | $ 0.1 | $ 1.1
Alliance |  |  |  |
Non-cash financing activities |  |  |  |
Contingent consideration | $ 26.7 |  |  |
Privately Negotiated Agreements | 2026 Notes (fully redeemed March 2024) |  |  |  |
Non-cash financing activities |  |  |  |
Shares issued for repurchase of debt (in shares) |  | 1.5 |  | 1.5
P&A Systems |  |  |  |
Non-cash financing activities |  |  |  |
Non-cash settlement of financing liability |  |  | $ 14.0 |
Fair value of financing liabilities |  | $ 11.6 |  | $ 11.6

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