Equity and Temporary Equity - Schedule of Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025	Mar. 31, 2025
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.94
Total Distribution (in millions)		$ 122.6
S 2025 Q2 Dividends
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 4.00
Total Distribution (in millions)	$ 521.3
O 2025 Q2 Dividends
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.04
Common Stock \| O 2025 Q2 Dividends
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Total Distribution (in millions)	$ 133.8

Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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