ACQUISITION - MoLo (Details) - MoLo Solutions, LLC $ in Thousands	Nov. 01, 2021 USD ($)
Business Acquisition
Consideration paid, net of cash acquired	$ 239,398
Purchase Consideration
Net cash consideration, including estimated post-closing adjustments	239,398
Contingent consideration	93,700
Total purchase consideration	$ 333,098
100% of target
Business Acquisition
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage	100.00%
Contingent consideration, target	$ 215,000
80% of target
Business Acquisition
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage	80.00%
Contingent consideration, low range	$ 95,000
300% of target
Business Acquisition
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage	300.00%
Contingent consideration, high range	$ 455,000

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