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401(k) savings plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
401(k) savings plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Matching of qualified deferrals by employer, maximum | 50.00% |  |
Percentage of employee's gross salary subject to employer's matching contribution | 6.00% |  |
Matching contributions made by employer | $ 2.5 | $ 2.2 | $ 2.1

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- Definition Amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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