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SUPPLEMENTAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT TRANSACTION INFORMATION - Non-cash asset purchase items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Deemed distribution of Breckenridge net assets not acquired | $ 2,329 |
Deemed contribution of Breckenridge net assets |  | $ (6,472)
Breckenridge |  |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Deemed distribution (contribution) of short-term investments | 1,000 |
Deemed distribution (contribution) of accounts receivable | 1,015 | (2,605)
Deemed distribution (contribution) of prepaids & other | 1 | (133)
Deemed distribution (contribution) of land & buildings | 514 | (4,726)
Deemed (distribution) contribution of accounts payable | (132) | 196
Deemed (distribution) contribution of accrued liabilities | (69) | 228
Deemed (distribution) contribution of deferred revenue |  | 568
Deemed distribution of Breckenridge net assets not acquired | $ 2,329 |
Deemed contribution of Breckenridge net assets |  | $ (6,472)

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