The term of the lessor's leasing arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The estimated net proceeds to the Company from the offering, after deducting underwriters? discounts and commissions and other offering costs and expenses.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Financing Activities
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 14
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66902209&loc=d3e3255-108585

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New Accounting Pronouncements - Recently Issued (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			9 Months Ended
	Oct. 13, 2016	Feb. 19, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
Gross proceeds from offering of common stock		$ 86.3
Net proceeds from offering of common stock	$ 48.9	$ 80.6
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 \| Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle
Lease term			12 months