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Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Warrants (Details) - 2022 Warrants $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] |
Proceeds | $ | $ 54,071
Initial Shares (in shares) | 5,807
Strike Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 203.40
Shares as of June 30, 2020 (in shares) | 5,807

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