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Intangible Franchise Rights and Goodwill - Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | $ 963,925
Disposals and purchase price allocation adjustments | 33
Currency translation | 1,924
Balance | 965,882
U.S. |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 861,628
Disposals and purchase price allocation adjustments | 33
Currency translation | 0
Balance | 861,661
U.K. |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 87,587
Disposals and purchase price allocation adjustments | 0
Currency translation | 2,090
Balance | 89,677
Brazil |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 14,710
Disposals and purchase price allocation adjustments | 0
Currency translation | (166)
Balance | $ 14,544

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