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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
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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