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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended
	March 31
	2019
	(In thousands)
Fair value of assets acquired	$	34,812
Fair value of liabilities assumed	7,070
Cash paid for acquisitions	$	27,742

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Tabular disclosure of a material business combination completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This table does not include leveraged buyouts.

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