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Commitments and Contingencies - Lease Commitments (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 option
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Lease cost | $ 1.4 | $ 1.3 | $ 4.0 | $ 4.1 |
Lease term | 15 years |  | 15 years |  |
Renewal term | 5 years |  | 5 years |  |
Operating lease expense | $ 2.2 | $ 1.7 | $ 6.7 | $ 5.3 |
Lima One |  |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Lease cost | $ 0.6 |  | $ 1.5 |  |
Lease term |  |  |  |  | 9 years
Number of renewal options | option |  |  |  |  | 2
Lima One | Lease Renewal, First Extension |  |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Renewal term |  |  |  |  | 4 years
Lima One | Lease Renewal, Second Extension |  |  |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Renewal term |  |  |  |  | 5 years

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