v2.4.0.8

General (Details) | 5 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 11 Months Ended
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May 19, 2011 | Aug. 19, 2009 | Oct. 06, 2009 | Nov. 22, 2011
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Formation of PLC | May 19, 2011 |  |  |
Formation of LLP |  | Aug. 19, 2009 |  |
Initial Offering Period |  |  |  | November 22, 2011
Acquisition Date |  |  | Oct. 06, 2009 |

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