Derivative Contracts - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Foreign exchange contract \| Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative term of contracts	1 month
Foreign exchange contract \| Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative term of contracts	18 months
Interest swap contract \| Term Loan Facility \| Secured Debt
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative floor rate (as a percent)	2.07%
Derivative all in rate (as a percent)	8.07%
Aggregate amount	$ 80.0

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12
-Section 13
-Sentence Column B

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Cap rate on an interest rate derivative such as an interest rate cap or collar. If market rates exceed the cap rate, a payment or receipt is triggered on the contract.

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Floor rate on an interest rate derivative such as an interest rate floor or collar. If market rates falls below the floor rate, a payment or receipt is triggered on the contract.

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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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