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Other operating expense (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Analysis of income and expense [abstract]

Disclosure of detailed information on other operating expense

	December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Net impairment loss on trade receivables	$	98			$	103
Restructuring expense	507				799
	$	605			$	902

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