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Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement.

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Amount of an intercompany foreign currency transactions that is of a long-term-investment nature, that is, settlement is not planned of anticipated in the 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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Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Loss on remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan		$ 72.9	$ (57.0)
Repayment of debt		36.5
Intercompany foreign currency outstanding balance		$ 870.3		$ 872.9
Subsequent Event [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Repayment of debt	$ 64.9