Operating leases - Schedule of Liability and Interest Expense for Failed Leaseback Transaction (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2024 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2024)	$ 2,657
2025	3,635
2026	4,097
2027	4,302
2028	4,384
Thereafter	21,647
Total payments	$ 40,722

Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, After Year Four

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, Year Four

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, Year One

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, Year Three

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Failed Leaseback Liability and Interest Expense to be Paid, Year Two

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