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GOODWILL (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Goodwill [Line Items]

Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

4. GOODWILL

The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying value of goodwill:



	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance January 1⁽¹⁾	$	1,730,950			$	1,681,662
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	45,968				34,799
Adjustments to goodwill for acquisitions ⁽²⁾	—				19,201
Ending balance September 30	$	1,776,918			$	1,735,662


⁽¹⁾	As described in Note 2, the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016 has been revised to correct certain financial statement line items, including goodwill.


⁽²⁾	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, adjustments relate to goodwill resulting from the preliminary allocation of the AED purchase price to the respective assets acquired and liabilities assumed, partially offset by an adjustment to goodwill related to deferred income taxes.