v3.10.0.1

Tax Receivable Agreement - Summary of Activity (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Reconciliation Of Tax Receivable Agreement Liability [Roll Forward] |
Balance December 31, 2017 | $ 124,360
Exchange of Class B units for Class A shares | 400
Reduction of future payments due to the Buyout | (46,371)
Remeasurement due to change in estimated state tax rate | (1,752)
Payments | (7,353)
Balance June 30, 2018 | $ 69,284

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