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Investments in Privately-Held Companies - Gain on Deconsolidation (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Investments in Privately-Held Companies |
Fair value of the consideration received | $ 366
Fair value of the retained investment in Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material Co., Ltd. | 2,040
Carrying value of non-controlling interest, net of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to subsidiary | 617
Derecognition of Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material Co., Ltd.'s net asset | (2,848)
Gain recognized on deconsolidation of Beijing JiYa Semiconductor Material Co., Ltd. | 175
Carrying value of retained noncontrolling investment | (1,559)
Gain on retained noncontrolling investment due to remeasurement | $ 481

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