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Investment in equity securities - Additional Information (Details) - Social Media Analytics Company shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Apr. 14, 2017 USD ($) shares
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Amount invested | $	$ 2.9
Number of shares acquired (in shares) | shares	4.7
Ownership interest	15.00%

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