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Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Acquisition - Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue
Actual	$ 90,277			$ 94,779			$ 253,458	$ 282,219
Net income
Actual	1,738	$ 619	$ 12,533	4,774	$ 1,307	$ 4,146	14,890	10,227
Partsmaster [Member]
Revenue
Pro forma	101,222			109,174			298,546	332,234
Net income
Pro forma	$ 1,982			$ 4,598			$ 16,312	$ 10,166