Represents the information pertaining to the Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.

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- Definition

Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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- Definition

Amount of the required periodic payments including both interest and principal payments.

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- Definition

Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used.

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- Definition

Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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- Definition

Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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- Definition

Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt, classified as current. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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- Definition

The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with maturities due beyond one year or the operating cycle, if longer.

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- Definition

Indebtedness divided by net capital.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Amount of cash outflow for payment of an obligation from a lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements.

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INDEBTEDNESS - Credit facility (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
INDEBTEDNESS - Credit facility (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities			$ 12,785		$ 9,941
Borrowing repayment			$ 7,500	$ 0
Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 125,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 265,200
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Leverage Ratio			3.50
Fixed charge coverage ratio			1.25
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Minimum
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.50%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.75%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Alternative Base Rate [Member] \| Minimum
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.50%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Alternative Base Rate [Member] \| Maximum
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.75%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 72,200
Quarterly payment		5,900
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities			$ 5,900
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Delayed Draw Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 118,000
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Quarterly payment		$ 7,400
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities			7,400
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Revolver [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 75,000
Proceeds from borrowing	$ 15,000
Borrowing repayment			7,500
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity			$ 67,500
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Revolver [Member] \| Minimum
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.25%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Revolver [Member] \| Maximum
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage		0.50%