CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Amortization of capitalized fees paid to a related party	$ 3,456	$ 3,455	$ 10,368	$ 10,367

Represents the amortization of capitalized fees paid to a related party.

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