ORGANIZATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Nov. 09, 2010
Spinoff Transaction
Shares issued to investors in connection with spin-off	5.25
Warrants issued to investors in connection with spin-off	8.0
Consideration received for shares and warrants issued to investors in connection with spin-off	$ 250.0
GGP
Spinoff Transaction
Shares issued to predecessor as consideration for spin-off	32.5

Represents the consideration received for common stock and warrants issued to the investors in connection with the spin-off transaction.

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