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Equity - Net Income and Income Tax on Non-controlling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract] |  |
Net income allocated to non-controlling interest | $ 8,660 | $ 12,008
Income tax expense (benefit) allocated to non-controlling interest | (457) | 440
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | $ 9,117 | $ 11,568

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