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Other Matters (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Oct. 28, 2013 USD ($) Country | Oct. 28, 2013 EUR (€)
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Other Matters [Abstract] |  |
Purchase price to acquire an entity | $ 1,035,000 | € 750,000
Number of countries | 138 | 138
Bank commitment amount | $ 600,000 |

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