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Equity-based compensation - Summary of shares authorized (Details) shares in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 shares
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Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 22,250
Long-term Incentive Plan [member] |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 20,000
Deferred Bonus Stock Plan [member] |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 1,500
Swiss Employee Share Ownership Plan [member] |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 475
Other share savings plans [member] |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items] |
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | 275

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