Intangibles - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization/accretion of intangible assets/liabilities	$ 7.5	$ 5.8	$ 2.1

Represents the net amount of amortization of intangible assets and accretion of intangible liabilities excluding the impact of noncontrolling interest and the provision of income taxes.

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