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The number of shares repurchased by an entity under a stock repurchase program.

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The number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan.

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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method.

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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 17, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
SHARE REPURCHASE
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased		14,217,683
Repurchased common stock		$ 154,792		$ 26,552
Common Stock \| Share Repurchase Program
SHARE REPURCHASE
Repurchased common stock (in shares)		1,512,557	0	953,647
Repurchased common stock		$ 154,808	$ 0	$ 26,552
Commissions		$ 16	$ 0		$ 10
Shares repurchased under the share repurchase program		6,683,887
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for repurchase under the entity's share repurchase authorization		7,533,796
Subsequent Event \| Common Stock \| Share Repurchase Program
SHARE REPURCHASE
Repurchased common stock (in shares)	1,597,216
Repurchased common stock	$ 153,515
Commissions	$ 16
Number of shares of common stock remaining available for repurchase under the entity's share repurchase authorization	5,936,580