OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest income	$ 6	$ 116	$ 80	$ 267
Other, net	(327)	412	693	635
Total	$ (321)	$ 528	$ 773	$ 902

The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Amounts exclude: (a) equity loss in affiliate, (b) interest expense, (c) interest income, and (d) change in fair value of put options.

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