Investment in equity investees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures

Schedule Of Equity Method Investees [Table Text Block]

Years ended December 31,			2016		2015		2014
(In thousands)
Operating results:
	Total revenues	$	852,160	$	643,632	$	715,966
	Total expenses		634,173		414,975		343,100
	Income tax expense		47,434		33,920		43,993
Net income		$	170,553	$	194,737	$	328,873
At December 31,					2016		2015
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet:
	Total assets			$	7,640,819	$	7,647,048
	Total liabilities			$	5,778,619	$	5,388,229