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Discontinued Operations, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reporting segment
Goodwill at the beginning of the period	$ 3,476,813
Foreign Exchange Impact	15,300
Goodwill at the end of the period	3,492,101
Americas
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reporting segment
Goodwill at the beginning of the period	2,623,000
Foreign Exchange Impact	2,500
Goodwill at the end of the period	2,625,500
International
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reporting segment
Goodwill at the beginning of the period	853,800
Foreign Exchange Impact	12,800
Goodwill at the end of the period	$ 866,600

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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