Estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate, Percent

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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

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Income taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Income taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2025	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	204.80%	19.10%
Estimated annual effective tax rate percent (as a percent)	(6.20%)
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate				$ 46.5	$ 41.7
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties				$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Forecast
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Effective tax rate (as a percent)			403.10%