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Intangible Assets, Key Assumptions (Details) - Discounted cash flow valuation approach | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Inputs |
Revenue growth rate | 0.80%
Terminal revenue growth rate | 2.00%
Discount Rate | 9.50%

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