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Stock-based Compensation Plans - Stock Options (Details) - Options | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Award vesting period | 4 years
2006 Plan |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Exercisable period | 7 years
Expiration period after termination, death or retirement | 3 years
Award vesting period | 4 years
2012 Plan |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Exercisable period | 10 years
Expiration period after termination, death or retirement | 3 years
Award vesting period | 4 years

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