Goodwill and Intangibles - Future Expected Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Asset Amortization
2026 (remainder of)	$ 20,174
2027	26,676
2028	26,672
2029	26,638
2030	26,386
Thereafter	272,366
Total	398,912
Liability Amortization
2026 (remainder of)	(1,770)
2027	(2,346)
2028	(2,344)
2029	(2,343)
2030	(2,343)
Thereafter	(21,262)
Net Carrying Value	$ (32,408)	$ (32,682)

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, after Year Four

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Four

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year One

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Three

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Expected Amortization, Year Two

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Off-Market Lease, Unfavorable, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in next fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in remainder of current fiscal year.

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in fourth fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount of amortization for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with finite life expected to be recognized in third fiscal year following current fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported from current statement of financial position date (rolling approach).

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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