The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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Net number of non-option equity instruments granted to participants.

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Employee Stock-Based Compensation - Equity Granted (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance based restricted stock units granted	722
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 48.45
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted			656
Performance based restricted stock units granted	238
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 38.93		$ 48.72
2010 Equity Incentive Plan \| Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted	722	276
Performance based restricted stock units granted			616
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 48.45	$ 71.70	$ 36.13
2010 Equity Incentive Plan \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units granted	238	452
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 38.93	$ 74.33