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Equity Compensation (Schedule of Equity Compensation Performance Shares Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Abstract] |
Number of Performance Shares Nonvested at beginning of period | 0
Number of Performance Shares granted | 183
Number of Performance Shares vested | 0
Number of Performance Shares forfeited | 0
Number of Performance Shares Nonvested at end of period | 183
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at beginning of period | $ 0.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares granted | $ 25.06
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares vested | $ 0.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares forfeited | $ 0.00
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at end of period | $ 25.06

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- Definition Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of performance shares that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of non-vested equity based performance shares that validly exist and are outstanding as of the end of the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on performance shares for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, beginning of period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to performance shares for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. + References No definition available. + Details
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