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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - Changes in goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill |  |  |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 605.8 | $ 634.0 | $ 596.1
Foreign currency translation | (5.8) | (28.2) | (11.1)
Measurement period adjustments |  |  | 12.3
Acquisitions |  |  | 36.7
Balance, June 30, 2020 | 600.0 | 605.8 | 634.0
Americas |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | 371.5 | 396.5 | 356.4
Foreign currency translation | (1.4) | (25.0) | 1.9
Measurement period adjustments |  |  | 9.0
Acquisitions |  |  | 29.2
Balance, June 30, 2020 | 370.1 | 371.5 | 396.5
Asia Pacific |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | 50.3 | 50.9 | 53.1
Foreign currency translation | (1.4) | (0.6) | (2.5)
Measurement period adjustments |  |  | 0.3
Balance, June 30, 2020 | 48.9 | 50.3 | 50.9
Europe, Middle East & Africa |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ 184.0 | 186.6 | 186.6
Foreign currency translation |  | (2.6) | (10.5)
Measurement period adjustments |  |  | 3.0
Acquisitions |  |  | 7.5
Balance, June 30, 2020 |  | $ 184.0 | $ 186.6

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