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Sep. 30, 2019
Financial Instruments [Abstract] |
Financial Instruments | Using interest rate quotes and discounted cash flows, the Company estimated the fair value of its outstanding finance lease obligations as follows:
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|  | Carrying Value |  | Fair Value
Finance leases |  | $ | 6,991 |  |  | $ | 7,103 |

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