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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities - Summary of Significant Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Significant non-cash investing and financing activities |  |
Other payable issued for purchased customer accounts | $ 9,462 | $ 3,339
Estimated acquisition earn-out payables and related charges | 71,464 | $ 51,717
Notes received on the sale of fixed assets and customer accounts | $ 9,903 |

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