Amount of remaining offering value to sell common stock available under equity distribution agreement.

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Stockholders' and Mezzanine equity - Equity Distribution Agreement (Details) - Class A common stock - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	May 24, 2016
Common Stock
Aggregate offering proceeds remained available to be issued and sold under the Equity Distribution Agreement	$ 62.2
Managers under Equity Distribution Agreement
Common Stock
Offering price to sell common stock shares under Equity Distribution Agreement		$ 73.0