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Accounting policies - Summary of Estimated Useful Life of Intangible Assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Bottom of Range | Brand names |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 10 years
Bottom of Range | Customer-related intangibles |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 3 years
Bottom of Range | Other proprietary tools |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 3 years
Bottom of Range | Other |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 3 years
Top of Range | Brand names |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 20 years
Top of Range | Customer-related intangibles |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 13 years
Top of Range | Other proprietary tools |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 10 years
Top of Range | Other |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items] |
Intangible assets, estimated useful life | 5 years

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