Goodwill and other intangible assets - Goodwill by segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jan. 01, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill, gross | $ 5,810.7 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (823.8) | ||
| Goodwill, net | $ 4,935.4 | 4,986.9 | $ 4,986.9 |
| Bioscience & Medtech Products | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill, gross | 2,123.8 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (19.2) | ||
| Goodwill, net | 2,104.6 | ||
| VWR Distribution & Services | |||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||
| Goodwill, gross | 3,686.9 | ||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (804.6) | ||
| Goodwill, net | $ 2,882.3 |
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- Definition Amount, after accumulated impairment loss, of asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition Amount, before accumulated impairment loss, of asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Includes amount, before amortization expense and impairment loss, of goodwill for private company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated impairment loss for asset representing future economic benefit arising from other asset acquired in business combination or from joint venture formation or both, that is not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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