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Revenue Recognition - Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Accounts receivables current |
Opening balance | $ 738,000
Closing balance | 820,600
Contract with customer assets current |
Contract Assets (Current) | 67,000
Contract Assets (Current) | 61,700
Contract with customer non-current asset |
Contract Assets (Long-term) | 46,900
Contract Assets (Long-term) | 26,400
Contract with customer liability current |
Contract Liabilities (Current) | 218,370
Contract Liabilities (Current) | 190,296
Contract with customer liability non-current |
Contract Liabilities (Long-term) | 135,000
Contract Liabilities (Long-term) | $ 79,900
Performance obligation revenue recognized percentage | 31.00%
Quarter 1 | 35.00%
2018 | 59.00%
2020 or thereafter | 15.00%
2019 | 26.00%

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