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Debt - Summary of Accounting for the Credit Agreement Amendment (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility And Term Loan A $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Disclosure In Tabular Form Of Credit Agreement [Line Items] |
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | $ 1.7
Recorded as a Reduction of Outstanding Debt Balances & Amortized Over Life of New Issuances | 24.0
Total | 25.7
New Debt Issuance Costs and Call Premiums |
Disclosure In Tabular Form Of Credit Agreement [Line Items] |
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | 0.6
Recorded as a Reduction of Outstanding Debt Balances & Amortized Over Life of New Issuances | 5.6
Total | 6.2
Previously Incurred Debt Issuance Costs |
Disclosure In Tabular Form Of Credit Agreement [Line Items] |
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt | 1.1
Recorded as a Reduction of Outstanding Debt Balances & Amortized Over Life of New Issuances | 18.4
Total | $ 19.5

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