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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan.

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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options.

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Number of share options (or share units) exercised for the cumulative period.

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The number of grants made for the cumulative period on restricted stock units plan.

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Equity Based Plans - Summary of Cumulative Summary of Equity Plans (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 17, 2016	Mar. 16, 2016
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Authorized (in shares)	2,700,000
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	1,346,293
Outstanding stock options (in shares)	0
Stock options exercised (in shares)	918,091
Stock options exercisable (in shares)	0
Shares available for grant (in shares)	399,584
Amended 1999 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Authorized (in shares)	600,000
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	416,402
Outstanding stock options (in shares)	0
Stock options exercised (in shares)	139,791
Stock options exercisable (in shares)	0
Shares available for grant (in shares)	7,775
Amended 2003 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Authorized (in shares)	2,100,000	2,100,000	1,750,000
Restricted stock issued (in shares)	929,891
Outstanding stock options (in shares)	0
Stock options exercised (in shares)	778,300
Stock options exercisable (in shares)	0
Shares available for grant (in shares)	391,809