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Business combinations and disposal - Schedule of the Valuation of the Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - General Dynamics Information Technology's Citizen Engagement Centers $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Components of intangible assets |
Fair value | $ 122,300
Customer relationships - all contracts except U.S. Census |
Components of intangible assets |
Useful life | 10 years
Fair value | $ 85,300
Customer relationship - U.S. Census |
Components of intangible assets |
Useful life | 2 years
Fair value | $ 37,000

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