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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
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Subsequent Events
REIT Election
Effective January 1, 2014, the Company announced that it commenced operating as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. See notes 2 and 10 for additional information concerning the REIT election.
Tranche B Term Loans Maturity Extension
On January 21, 2014, the Company amended the 2012 Credit Facility by extending the maturity date on a portion of the Tranche B Term Loans, including Incremental Tranche B Term Loans to January 2021. As of the date of the amendment, the Company's Tranche B Term Loans, including the Incremental Tranche B Term Loans and the Incremental Tranche B-2 Term Loans, consist of $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount due January 2021 and $571.3 million aggregate principal amount due January 2019.
Dividend Declaration
On February 20, 2014, the Company announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to its common stockholders. The quarterly dividend of $0.35 per common share will be payable on March 31, 2014 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 20, 2014.