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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE - Additional Information (Details) - Asset Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations - Flexible Packaging JV $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Percent divested from joint venture | 50.00%
Cash consideration | $ 123.0

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