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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Disposition (Details) - Holchem Group Limited [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Total Consideration | $ 106.6
Cash received from sale of business | 55.4
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration, Notes Receivable | 51.2
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal After Tax | $ 12.8

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