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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Nov. 17, 2017
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Convertible senior notes | 1.375% convertible notes |  |  |  |
Stated Interest rate (as a percent) | 1.375% | 1.375% | 1.375% | 1.375%

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