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Discontinued operations - Depreciation, Amortization and Capital Expenditures (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - Digital $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Depreciation | $ 19,569
Amortization of intangible assets | 40,300
Capital expenditures | $ 37,441

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