Pension and Severance Plans Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 1,939	$ 1,810	$ 7,106	$ 6,934
Provision of Severance Benefits	$ 6,100	$ 5,900	$ 7,000	$ 20,700

Provision related to lump-sum payment upon termination of employment (employees and directors), based on length of service, seniority and average monthly wages at the time of termination, which is not related to restructurings, pension plans or other post retirement benefit plans. Severance benefits are estimated assuming all eligible employees were to terminate their employment at the balance sheet date.

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