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Performance-Based Common Stock Warrants Performance-Based Common Stock Warrants - (Details) - Common stock purchase warrant - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reduction to net sales | $ 331 | $ 1,193 | $ 1,263 | $ 2,059
Income tax benefit | $ 123 | $ 438 | $ 471 | $ 756

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- Definition Class of Warrant or Right, Contra Revenue + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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