Commitments and Contingencies - Fair Price Provisions (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of voting stock required for approval	66.66%

Fair Price Provision, Percentage of Voting Stock Required for Approval

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