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GOODWILL - Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 10, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance |  | $ 28,169 | $ 690
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 28,169 | 690
Goodwill acquired during the year |  |  | 27,479
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill |  | (247) |
Goodwill, ending balance |  | 27,922 | 28,169
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 27,922 | 28,169
Ador Inc. |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance |  | 690 | 690
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 690 | 690
Goodwill, ending balance |  | 690 | 690
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 690 | 690
Ezbuy |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance |  | 27,479 |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 27,479 |
Goodwill acquired during the year | $ 27,479 |  | 27,479
Effect of exchange rate changes on goodwill |  | (247) |
Goodwill, ending balance |  | 27,232 | 27,479
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 27,479 | $ 27,232 | $ 27,479

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