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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 310
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Max Matthiessen Divestiture (Details) - Max Matthiessen [Member] kr in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 SEK (kr)
Forecast [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total consideration received from sale of subsidiary		$ 248	kr 2,300
Notes receivable repayable by purchaser		$ 64	kr 600
Minimum [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group including discontinued operation notes payable interest rate	5.00%
Maximum [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal group including discontinued operation notes payable interest rate	10.00%