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Non-operating (loss) income Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Non-Operating (loss) income, net narrative [Abstract] |  |  |  |
income from transition services | $ 3,750 | $ 0 | $ 11,850 | $ 0
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 6,554

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