Goodwill and other intangible assets - Goodwill by segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, gross | $ 5,755.5 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | $ (38.8) | (38.8) |
| Goodwill | $ 5,659.6 | 5,716.7 |
| Laboratory Solutions | ||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, gross | 3,842.0 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (18.4) | |
| Goodwill | 3,823.6 | |
| Bioscience Production | ||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, gross | 1,913.5 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (20.4) | |
| Goodwill | $ 1,893.1 |
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