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Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Goodwill.

Goodwill

Note 5. Goodwill

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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

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We had no accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill at September 30, 2021.

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The entire disclosure for goodwill.

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