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Indemnifications and Guarantees (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017
Material Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries | Senior credit facilities |
Guarantees |
Percent of capital stock pledged | 100.00%
Material Wholly Owned First Tier Foreign Subsidiaries | Senior credit facilities |
Guarantees |
Percent of capital stock pledged | 65.00%
Material Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiaries And Material Wholly Owned U S Domiciled Foreign Subsidiaries | Obligation of certain foreign borrowers and foreign pledgors |
Guarantees |
Percent of capital stock pledged | 100.00%

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