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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides a roll forward of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2021						2020
Assets
Fair value option investments:
Beginning Balance			$	—					$	1,405
Total gains (losses) included in earnings			—						(1,405)
Ending Balance			$	—					$	—
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)			$	—					$	(1,405)
Liabilities
Contingent Consideration:
Beginning Balance			$	326					$	1,298
Settlements of contingent consideration liabilities			(393)						—
Total losses (gains) included in earnings			—						4
Foreign currency translation			67						(83)
Ending Balance			$	—					$	1,219
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)			$	—					$	4

(1)Represents the unrealized gains or losses recorded in earnings and/or other comprehensive income (loss) during the period for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held (or outstanding) at the end of the period.

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