Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) shares
Forfeiture of certain shares to satisfy exercise costs and the recipients income tax obligations related to stock options exercised and restricted stock vested, Value	$ 21
Common Stock Repurchase not settled, Shares \| shares	200,000
Common Stock Repurchase not settled, Value	$ 8,800

Forfeiture of certain shares to satisfy exercise costs and the recipients income tax obligations related to stock options exercised and restricted stock vested, Value

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