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- Definition

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.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Convertible Security
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6509036

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- Definition

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22(a)(1))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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- Definition

The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.4)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=63488584&loc=d3e20235-122688

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - NARRATIVE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reduction in general and administrative		$ 65,951	$ 52,939	$ 187,378	$ 149,367
1.00% Convertible Notes due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.00%		1.00%
Estimated fair value of convertible notes		$ 72,227		$ 72,227
Restatement Adjustment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reduction in general and administrative	$ (7,012)
Performance Period, One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Performance Measurement Period	12 months
Performance Period, Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Performance Measurement Period	24 months