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Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Equity Components (Details) - Amortization of debt issuance cost $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Note | $ 162,039
Issuance cost | (2,148)
Net amount recorded in equity | $ 159,891

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