FRESH-START ACCOUNTING - Effect of reorganization adj cumulative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2019	Oct. 02, 2019
Reorganization Items
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	$ 481,777
Success fees incurred upon emergence	(8,376)
Fair value of equity issued to Predecessor common stockholders	(7,449)
Less: Fair value of warrants	(7,336)	$ (7,336)
Issuance of common stock to backstop commitment parties	(13,079)
Other reorganization adjustments	(2,668)
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity	(30,477)
Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,530,326
Predecessor
Reorganization Items
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity	$ 1,087,457

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