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Bank borrowings - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Feb. 22, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Borrowings [abstract] |  |  |  |
Non-Current Amount | $ 132,821 |  |  |
Current Amount | 8,191 |  |  | $ 1,003
Principal amount | 135,919 |  |  |
Total | 141,012 |  |  | 1,003
Amount due for settlement after 12 months | 132,821 |  |  |
Credit facilities |  |  |  |
Borrowings [abstract] |  |  |  |
Principal amount | 250,000 |  |  | 200,000
Non-Current Amount | 132,821 |  |  |
Current Amount | 493 |  |  |
Principal amount | 135,919 |  |  |
Unamortised issuance costs | (3,098) |  |  |
Accrued interest | 493 |  |  |
Total | 133,314 |  |  | 0
Amount due for settlement within 12 months | 493 |  |  |
Amount due for settlement after 12 months | 132,821 |  |  |
Other |  |  |  |
Borrowings [abstract] |  |  |  |
Current Amount | 7,698 |  |  | 1,003
Total | $ 7,698 |  |  | $ 1,003
Revolving Credit Facility |  |  |  |
Borrowings [abstract] |  |  |  |
Principal amount |  | $ 200,000 | $ 250,000 |

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