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Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
The Company did not have any acquisition activity in 2018.
During 2017, the Company completed one immaterial business acquisition, which complements and strengthens the Company's research and development department, and released hold-back amounts from prior-year acquisitions for $21 million.
During 2016, the Company completed one immaterial business acquisition, which complements and strengthens the Company's global portfolio, and released hold-back amounts from several prior-year acquisitions for $16 million. The Company also sold the marketing applications business on July 1, 2016.