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Goodwill | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill. |
Goodwill | Note 5. Goodwill ​ The change in the carrying amount of goodwill is as follows: ​
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Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | 1,935.2
Foreign currency translation gain | ​ | 0.1
Balance at September 30, 2021 | $ | 1,935.3
​ We had no accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill at September 30, 2021. ​

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