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Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] 2027 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount Amounts in beginning balance reclassified to revenue Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Adjustment to Compensation: Adjustment to Compensation [Axis] Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Foreign Exchange Contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current 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