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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Segment information |  |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | $ 2,373,891 | $ 2,365,728
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment |  |
Segment information |  |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | 1,362,448 | 1,346,648
Strategic Brands | Operating segment |  |
Segment information |  |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | 991,352 | 995,582
Other | Operating segment |  |
Segment information |  |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | $ 20,091 | $ 23,498

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