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401(k) savings plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	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

Percentage of the employee's gross salary that is subject to employer's matching contribution.

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- Definition

Amount of discretionary contributions made by an employer to a defined contribution plan.

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- Definition

Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.

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