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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 7 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2013 item | Dec. 31, 2013 item
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation |  |
Number of divisions | 2 | 3
Number of physical locations in which the entity is organized |  | 6

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