COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Pending Acquisition (Details) - BETA CAE $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Expected merger consideration	$ 1,240,000
Percentage of purchase price expected to be settled in cash	60.00%
Percentage of purchase price to be settled through issuance of equity	40.00%
Reverse termination fee	$ 60,000

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