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Business Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Business acquisition |  |  |  |  |
Severance and personnel costs |  |  |  | $ 32,000 |
Professional services, real estate-related, and other expenses |  |  |  | 6,700 |
Total | $ 3,300 | $ 20,000 | $ 15,400 | 38,709 | $ 213,642
Severance and personnel costs |  |  |  |  |
Business acquisition |  |  |  |  |
Severance expense |  |  |  | $ 9,800 |

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