Term of the interest rate that fluctuates over time as a result of an underlying benchmark interest rate or index.

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

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 12
-Section 13
-Sentence Column B

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The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the interest rate derivative.

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- Definition

Fixed interest rate related to the interest rate derivative.

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- Definition

Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4A
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Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap \| €						€ 250
Cross-Currency Swaps - RPC Acquisition [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap					£ 700	€ 1,625
Basis point spread	2.50%		2.50%		2.50%	2.50%
Cross-Currency Swaps - RPC Acquisition [Member] \| Other Expense, Net [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Loss on derivative instruments	$ (18)
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap \| £					£ 2,700
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Expense, Net [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Loss on derivative instruments	(120)	$ 0	$ (138)	$ 0
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Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Fixed annual rate of swap	2.00%		2.00%		2.00%	2.00%
Interest Rate Swap - May 2017 [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Term of variable rate			1 month
Interest Rate Swap - June 2018 [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Notional amount of swap	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
Fixed annual rate of swap	2.808%		2.808%		2.808%	2.808%
Interest Rate Swap - June 2018 [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Interest Rate Swap - February 2019 [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Interest Rate Swap - July 2019 [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Term of variable rate			1 month
Interest Rate Swap July 2019 [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
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Interest Rate Swap July 2019 [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Cross-Currency, Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Term of variable rate			1 month