Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan	$ (1.6)	$ 25.5	$ 16.5	$ 91.8
Repayment of debt			18.3
Intercompany foreign currency outstanding balance	$ 863.7		863.7		$ 917.3
Intercompany loans settled in connection with sale of operations			$ 30.2

mount of intercompany loans settled in connection with the sale or disposal of the company's operations..

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Amount, after tax, of realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transaction.

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Amount of intra-entity foreign currency transaction that is considered to be long-term investment with settlement not planned or anticipated in foreseeable future.

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The cash outflow for the payment of a long-term borrowing made from a related party where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth. Alternate caption: Payments for Advances from Affiliates.

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