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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Reconciliation of Changes in Contingent Earn-Out Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Beginning balance December 31, 2017 | $ 6,388
Contingent earn-out obligations associated with acquisitions | 1,246
Remeasurement of fair value | (4,729)
Payments of contingent earn-out obligations | (297)
Ending balance December 31, 2018 | $ 2,608

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