Business Combinations, Asset Acquisitions, and Joint Venture Formation (Details) - Acquisition-related Costs - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination Earnings Or Loss of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date Actual [Line Items]
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	$ 4,710	$ 12,637
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual	$ (5,230)	$ (12,758)

Business Combination Earnings Or Loss of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date Actual

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This element represents the amount of earnings or loss of the acquiree since the acquisition date included in the consolidated income statement for the reporting period.

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