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RESTRUCTURING - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
RESTRUCTURING - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 30, 2026 employee	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
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Restructuring and related cost, accelerated amortization			$ 359.3	359.3
Inventory provision				8.1
Loss on purchase commitments				3.9
Accelerated depreciation				3.1
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Impairment of intangible assets				15.0
2024 Restructuring
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Restructuring charges				$ 0.0	$ 0.9
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