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Cash, Cash Equivalents, And Restricted Cash, FDIC Insured Amount

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IEEPA Tariff Refund Claims Submitted

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of tariffs due either from customers or suppliers arising from sales or purchases, or as previously overpaid to tax authorities or vendors.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 06, 2026	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Tariff receivable		$ 4.8		$ 4.8
Employee retention credit			$ 5.4
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, insured amount		242.8		242.8		$ 201.3
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, uninsured amount		19.7		$ 19.7		$ 9.9
Threshold period past due				90 days
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Employee retention credit			1.7		$ 1.7
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Employee retention credit			0.8		0.8
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Employee retention credit			2.2		2.2
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Employee retention credit			$ 0.7		$ 0.7
IEEPA Tariff Refund
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Tariff refund recognized benefit		5.4		$ 5.4
Tariff refunds		$ 0.6
IEEPA Tariff Refund \| Subsequent Event
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Tariff refunds	$ 4.8