SALE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS (Details) - Financial Services Business - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2019 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total proceeds from the sale of business	$ 44.0
Up-front payment included in consideration, subject to working capital adjustment upon closing of the sale	40.0
Additional payment to be received on one-year anniversary of the sale closing	$ 4.0
Transition services agreement extension term	3 months
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Transition services agreement term	2 months
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Transition services agreement term	1 year 30 days

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