Redeemable Non-controlling Interest Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount [Abstract]
Annual dividend recognized to redeemable non-controlling shareholders	$ 2.8

Annual Dividend to Redeemable Non-controlling Shareholders

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