Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure

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Debt Instrument, Covenant, Milestone Equity Method Investment Percentage for Guarantee

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Guarantee of Unpaid Debt Obligation, Percentage

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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-Section 50
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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 14, 2022 plaintiff	Apr. 01, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of participants that filed a class action complaint \| plaintiff	4
Societe Generale Canada \| AB Holding
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage guarantee of unpaid debt obligation		66.70%
Investment in joint ventures \| AB Holding
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage guarantee of unpaid debt obligation		66.70%
Investment in joint ventures \| Societe Generale
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity \| $		$ 60.0
Milestone equity method investment percentage related to guaranteed debt obligation		50.00%