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Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - Kronos Worldwide, Inc. - 3.75% Senior Secured Notes due September 15, 2025 - Kronos International, Inc | Jun. 30, 2019 EUR (€)
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Financial Instrument At Fair Value [Line Items] |
Estimated market price of the notes | € 998
Principal amount of debt instrument | € 1,000

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- Definition The market price or dollar value of a bond traded in open markets, reflecting any premium or discount to par value. + References No definition available. + Details
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