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Changes in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Contingent Consideration Obligations [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 7,295 | $ 55,653 |
Contingent consideration liabilities recorded for business acquisitions | 0 | 5,854 | $ 3,854
Payments | (2,815) | (52,363) |
Loss (gain) included in earnings | 454 | (1,851) |
Exchange rate effects | (350) | 2 |
Ending balance | $ 4,584 | $ 7,295 | $ 55,653

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