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Derivative Financial Instruments - Financial Instrument (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Apr. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative financial instrument |  |  |  |  |
Reclassification of unrealized gains included in net income | $ 1,800 | $ (64) | $ 1,808 | $ (191) |
Other assets, net |  |  |  |  |
Derivative financial instrument |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of interest rate swap |  |  |  |  | $ 1,808

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