Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
Jan. 08, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash distribution to shareholders, per share (in USD per share)	$ 3.94	$ 3.94

Cash distribution paid per share to related party shareholders.

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