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Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Thousands | Jul. 29, 2020 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | LEI AMEA Investments B.V | SEI Newco Inc. |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Consideration received from dispositions | $ 642,700

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