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Rights Agreement (Details) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jul. 23, 2009
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Class of Warrant or Right |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share |  |  | $ 1.00

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