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Stockholders' Equity - Stock compensation plans (Details) - shares | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Jul. 31, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Apr. 30, 2019 | May 31, 2018
Stock Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance related to stock plans |  |  | 10,336,053 |  |
Stock Incentive Plan 2010 |  |  |  |  |
Stock Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance related to stock plans |  |  |  | 44,453,475 | 36,753,475
Stock Options |  |  |  |  |
Stock Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |
Expiration period | 10 years | 7 years |  |  |
Stock Options | Stock Incentive Plan 2010 | Non-employee Director |  |  |  |  |
Stock Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |
Expiration period |  |  | 10 years |  |

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