Amount of decrease in accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization as a result of sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment.

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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets.

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Amount of divestiture of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Fixed Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Fixed Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 22.1
Consolidated Entity Excluding Consolidated Funds
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	22.1	$ 19.8	$ 16.2
Fixed asset disposals	13.6
Accumulated depreciation	(13.6)
Consolidated Entity Excluding Consolidated Funds \| Campbell Global
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed asset disposals	8.1
Accumulated depreciation	$ (2.6)