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Long-Lived Assets, Including Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment |  |  |
Opening balance | $ 7,049,100 | $ 7,004,800 | $ 6,956,700
Acquisitions | 155,600 |  | 14,200
Currency and other adjustments | (70,100) | 44,300 | 33,900
Closing balance | 7,134,600 | 7,049,100 | 7,004,800
Accumulated impairment losses |  | 19,400 |
The Americas Group |  |  |
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment |  |  |
Opening balance | 2,256,600 | 2,256,600 | 2,256,600
Closing balance | 2,256,600 | 2,256,600 | 2,256,600
Accumulated impairment losses |  | 10,500 |
Consumer Brands Group |  |  |
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment |  |  |
Opening balance | 1,754,600 | 1,753,900 | 1,753,800
Currency and other adjustments | (45,700) | 700 | 100
Closing balance | 1,708,900 | 1,754,600 | 1,753,900
Accumulated impairment losses |  | 8,100 |
Performance Coatings Group |  |  |
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment |  |  |
Opening balance | 3,037,900 | 2,994,300 | 2,946,300
Acquisitions | 155,600 |  | 14,200
Currency and other adjustments | (24,400) | 43,600 | 33,800
Closing balance | $ 3,169,100 | 3,037,900 | $ 2,994,300
Accumulated impairment losses |  | $ 800 |

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