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Equity - Capped Calls (Details) - Call Option [Member] - Purchased options [Member] - Convertible Debt [Member] | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 03, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares
Minimum [Member] |
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items] |
Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share) | $ 9.50
Option Indexed to Issuer's equity, capped ceiling (in dollars per share) | $ 13.17
Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds | $ | $ 0
Maximum [Member] |
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items] |
Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share) | $ 10.93
Option Indexed to Issuer's equity, capped ceiling (in dollars per share) | $ 16.04
Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds | $ | $ 814,000,000

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