VIEs - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Maximum year to defer payment of interest on Debenture	5 years

Maximum year to defer payment of interest on Debenture.

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