v3.20.1

Subsequent Events​ (Details) $ in Millions | Apr. 02, 2020 USD ($) | Apr. 01, 2020 company | Nov. 01, 2016 company
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of publicly traded companies |  |  | 2
Subsequent events |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of publicly traded companies |  | 2 |
Senior Secured Credit Facility | First-Lien Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility | Subsequent events |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from revolving credit facility | $ | $ 500 |  |

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- Definition The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with maturities due beyond one year or the operating cycle, if longer. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 14 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=118932676&loc=d3e3255-108585 + Details
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