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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 1,142,223 | $ 1,148,302
Acquisitions | 515,595 |
Currency translation | 83,678 | (6,079)
Ending balance | 1,741,496 | 1,142,223
Metal Containers |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 113,463 | 114,462
Currency translation | 4,475 | (999)
Ending balance | 117,938 | 113,463
Closures |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 801,776 | 807,626
Acquisitions | 515,595 |
Currency translation | 78,820 | (5,850)
Ending balance | 1,396,191 | 801,776
Plastic Containers |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 226,984 | 226,214
Currency translation | 383 | 770
Ending balance | $ 227,367 | $ 226,984

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