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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - Subsequent Event | Jan. 12, 2020
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Fixed exchange ratio for each common share | 0.625
Common stock exchange ratio average days | 30 days
Woodward, Inc |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Interest in affiliated company, accounted for using equity method of accounting (as a percent) | 55.00%
Hexcel Corporation |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Interest in affiliated company, accounted for using equity method of accounting (as a percent) | 45.00%

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