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CHAPTER 11 PROCEEDINGS - Ares JV Settlement Agreement (Details) - EHP Notes - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 31, 2020 | Oct. 27, 2020
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of common acquired |  | 20.80%
Cash acquired | $ 2 | $ 2

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