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FAIR VALUE (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis |  |
Fair value of contingent consideration liability | $ 7,067 |
Business Combination Arrangement Remaining Interest Period | 3 years |
Fair value of long-term debt | $ 676,997 | $ 669,209
Carrying value of long-term debt | 704,913 | 703,835
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |  |
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis |  |
Fair value of contingent consideration liability | $ 7,067 | 8,154
Fair Value of forward contract liability |  | $ 15,272

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