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Goodwill and other intangible assets, net - Changes in carrying amount of goodwill, by reporting segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,246,579
Goodwill related to acquisitions | 725
Currency translation adjustment | 464
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,247,768
Americas |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,549,534
Goodwill related to acquisitions | 174
Currency translation adjustment | 485
Goodwill, ending balance | 1,550,193
EMEA |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 480,615
Goodwill related to acquisitions | 75
Currency translation adjustment | (1,460)
Goodwill, ending balance | 479,230
Asia |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 211,547
Goodwill related to acquisitions | 476
Currency translation adjustment | 1,439
Goodwill, ending balance | 213,462
OEM |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 4,883
Goodwill related to acquisitions | 0
Currency translation adjustment | 0
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 4,883

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