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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Amortization expense | $ 1,007

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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration