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Commitments and Contingencies - Noncontrolling Interest Holder Put Agreements and Company Call Arrangements (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | $ 15,306
Puttable Non-controlling Interest |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | 15,844
Estimated Value as of March 31, 2017 redeemable within 12-months: | $ 15,844

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