Restructuring Charges (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Sep. 05, 2019 employee	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees \| employee	86
Contingent retention bonus		$ 388
Retention bonus recognized		75
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period for which transition services is provided by noticed employees	4 months
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period for which transition services is provided by noticed employees	6 months
Terminated employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees \| employee	63
Expenses recognized		2,248
Noticed employees
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of employees \| employee	23
Expenses recognized		$ 257

The amount of contingent retention bonus payable by the company.

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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a result of restructuring activities.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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