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Equity-based compensation (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangements [Abstract] |  |
Unvested (in shares) | 5.6 | 5.4
Granted (in shares) | 1.8 | 1.8
Vested (in shares) | (2.1) | (1.1)
Forfeited (in shares) | (0.1) | (0.2)
Unvested (in shares) | 5.2 | 5.9

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