CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity
Offering costs incurred	$ 691

The amount of expense incurred for costs associated with the issuance of common stock.

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