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

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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity.

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EQUITY - Distributions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions									3 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2024	Mar. 14, 2024	Feb. 01, 2024	Dec. 13, 2023	Apr. 28, 2023	Mar. 08, 2023	Feb. 02, 2023	Dec. 07, 2022	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Aggregate payment amount on common stock									$ 802.1	$ 733.6
Dividends Declared and Paid \| Common Stock
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Distribution per share (in dollars per share)		$ 1.62		$ 1.70		$ 1.56		$ 1.56
Aggregate payment amount on common stock			$ 792.7		$ 727.0		$ 726.3
Dividends Declared and Paid \| Common Stock \| Subsequent Event
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Aggregate payment amount on common stock	$ 756.5