Redeemable non-controlling interest decrease from distributions to non-controlling interest holders.

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Redeemable non controlling interest issued as settlement of performance allocation.

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Redeemable Non-controlling Interest

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The value of the stock converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Change in noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of a change in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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Decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the noncontrolling interests).

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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interest - Summary of Non-controlling Interest Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the year		$ 553,423		$ 553,423
Redeemable non-controlling interest issued as settlement of performance participation allocation				0	$ 237,924
GAAP income allocation	$ 1,199		$ 3,326	763	4,522
Ending balance	227,722			227,722
Class C
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Roll Forward]
Conversion to shares and units				(65,313)	(128,205)
Special Limited Partner
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the year		344,145		344,145	589,900
Redeemable non-controlling interest issued as settlement of performance participation allocation		$ 237,924		0
Repurchases				0	(26,639)
GAAP income allocation				1,919	(1,852)
Distributions				(1,300)	(2,690)
Fair value allocation				(104)	7,125
Ending balance	$ 357		$ 240,846	357	240,846
Special Limited Partner \| Common Class B
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Roll Forward]
Conversion to shares and units				(278,990)	(434,717)
Special Limited Partner \| Class C
Redeemable Non-controlling Interest [Roll Forward]
Conversion to shares and units				$ (65,313)	$ (128,205)