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Subsequent Events (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |
Summary of Expected Cash Payments | The summary of expected cash payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement after the buyout and reflecting the impact of Tax Reform is as follows:
(In millions) | Estimated Cash Payments
2018 | $8.0 - $9.0
2019 | 4.0 - 5.0
2020 | 4.0 - 5.0
2021 | 4.0 - 5.0
Thereafter | 57.0 - 58.0
Total estimated payments | $77.0 - $82.0

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