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Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Foreign exchange loss | $ 8,567 | $ (14,053) | $ (5,591) | $ (418)
Other income (expense), net | (1,811) |  | 34 | 654
Total other income (expense), net | $ 6,756 | $ (14,053) | (5,557) | 236
Decrease in fair value of call options |  |  | 159 | 487
Unrealized foreign currency translation losses, intercompany |  |  | $ 5,270 |
Gain from insurance proceeds received |  |  |  | $ 707

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