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Debt (Narrative - Capital Lease Obligations) (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Capital leases, period of lease agreement | 10 years
Capital lease agreement, imputed annual interest rate | 6.40%
Minimum |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Capital lease agreement, imputed annual interest rate | 5.50%
Maximum |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Capital lease agreement, imputed annual interest rate | 7.00%

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