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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 505
-SubTopic 30
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147481520/505-30-50-4

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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2026	Jul. 22, 2025	Mar. 12, 2025
July 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Authorized stock repurchase amount		$ 500,000,000
Repurchase authority remaining program	$ 430,000,000
March 2025 Stock Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Authorized stock repurchase amount			$ 500,000,000
Repurchase authority remaining program	$ 169,000,000