Equity Affiliates - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity method investments exceeding minimum value	$ 5

The minimum value for reporting the carrying amount of ownership in an investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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