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Related Party Transactions (Details) - Prior Owner - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Other Liabilities |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |
Investment partnerships with prior owners | $ 75.0 | $ 71.6
Non-Controlling Interests |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |
Investment partnerships with prior owners | $ 5.1 | $ 13.5

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