CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - SPINOFF (Parenthetical) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations, Spinoff $ in Thousands	Nov. 01, 2023 USD ($)
Impact of the Spin-Off
Total assets derecognized (excluding cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash)	$ 1,361,616
Total liabilities and equity derecognized	(438,913)
Total non-cash assets, liabilities, and equity derecognized	922,703
Reduction to Additional paid-in capital	(578,818)
Proceeds in connection with the Spin-Off	$ 343,885

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