CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015 shares
Common Stock
Number of shares eliminated upon merger	1,000

Stock Issued (Eliminated) During Period, Shares, Merger

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