Fair value portion of borrowing which can be exchanged for a specified number of another security at the option of the issuer or the holder, for example, but not limited to, the entity's common stock.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jul. 12, 2013	Jun. 18, 2013	Nov. 16, 2011
1.75% Convertible Notes due 2016
DEBT
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	1.75%	1.75%			1.75%
Estimated fair value of convertible notes	$ 589,200				$ 197,373
1.00% Convertible Notes due 2018
DEBT
Interest rate on convertible notes (as a percent)	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Estimated fair value of convertible notes	$ 603,951		$ 225,567