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Related Party Costs and Expenses [Text] (Details) (SAC Holdings, Four SAC, Five SAC, Galaxy, and Private Mini, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
SAC Holdings, Four SAC, Five SAC, Galaxy, and Private Mini |
Related party costs and expenses: |
Revenue, excluding dealer agreement commissions and expenses | $ 24
Revenue, generated by the dealer agreement from related parties | 158
Commission expenses, generated from dealer agreement with related parties | 35
Expenses, related parties | (2)
Cash flow, related party | $ (153)

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