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Subsequent Events 2019 Term Loans (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions | Nov. 05, 2018 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 5,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases | 500
Term Loan A-5 [Member] [Domain] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 9,000
Term Loan A-3 [Member] [Domain] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 9,000

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- Definition The maximum amount of borrowing capacity under a line of credit that is available as of the balance sheet date for a specific purpose other than for financing goods acquired for inventory or imminent delivery to a customer. + References No definition available. + Details
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