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14. LF EQUITY INCOME FUND PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 03, 2020 USD ($)
Option Agreement [Member] | Portfolio Companies [Member] |
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 277,500

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