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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - Level 3 - Obligations | Dec. 31, 2018
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Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Minimum |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.024
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Maximum |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.042
Measurement Input, Probability of Milestone Achievement | Minimum |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.000
Measurement Input, Probability of Milestone Achievement | Maximum |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.989
Measurement Input, Volatility of Future Revenue |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration liability measurement input | 0.450

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