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	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Impairment of other intangible assets			1,700
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Ending restructuring accrual	11,900		$ 11,700	$ 11,700
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	918
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	(113)
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	(201)
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	13
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	13
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Restructuring expenses	0
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring expenses	$ 5,750
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Restructuring [Abstract]
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Restructuring [Abstract]
Estimated restructuring costs					$ 12,500