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NON-U.S. EMPLOYEE DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS - Change Recognized in Other Comprehesinve Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Net loss (gain)	$ 578	$ 2,526	$ (356)

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