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Goodwill and intangible assets - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent) | (19.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent) | 15.00%
Maximum |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Increase (decrease) in estimated after tax cash flows (as a percent) | (39.00%)
Increase (decrease) in WACC (as a percent) | 45.00%

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