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Goodwill (Notes) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Abstract] |
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] | Goodwill Goodwill activity related to these acquisitions is included in the table below:
| (Dollars in thousands)
| December 31,
| 2016 |  | 2015
Beginning balance | $ | 319 |  |  | $ | — |
Acquisitions | 5,231 |  |  | 299 |
Impact of foreign exchange | (30 | ) |  | 20 |
Ending balance | $ | 5,520 |  |  | $ | 319 |
Goodwill was tested for impairment in the fourth quarter of 2016 and no adjustment was deemed necessary.

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