v3.6.0.2

Fair Value Measurement - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Long-term Debt |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Long term debt, carrying value | $ 350.0 | $ 375.0

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