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Areas of Operation | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
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Areas of Operation | 15. Areas of Operation The U.S. and Canada are the only countries of operation for the Company. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $157,148,000 with $135,058,000 earned in the U.S. and $22,090,000 earned in Canada. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $133,330,000 with $122,522,000 earned in the U.S. and $10,808,000 earned in Canada. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $234,685,000 with $222,154,000 earned in the U.S. and $12,531,000 earned in Canada. Net long-lived assets as of December 31, 2017 were approximately $86,573,000, with $76,751,000 located in the U.S. and $9,822,000 located in Canada. Net long-lived assets as of December 31, 2016 were approximately $110,917,000, with $105,059,000 located in the U.S. and $5,858,000 located in Canada.

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