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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt discount.

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Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Debt Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 27, 2017	Jun. 24, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$ 2,926,083	$ 2,919,185
Senior Notes \| Senior Notes 5.875% due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	1,090,139	1,087,351
Debt instrument interest rate, percent				5.875%
Debt instrument unamortized discount	9,861	12,649
Term B Loans Facility \| Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$ 188,357	$ 187,725
Debt instrument interest rate, percent	3.84%	3.84%
Debt instrument, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	$ 1,268	$ 1,900
Term C Loan Facility \| Senior Secured Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$ 1,647,587	$ 1,644,109	$ 1,761,000
Debt instrument interest rate, percent	3.85%	3.85%
Debt instrument unamortized discount			$ 4,000
Debt instrument, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	$ 18,305	$ 21,783