Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Disclosure [Abstract]
Off-balance sheet arrangements	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements There were no material off-balance sheet arrangements at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

Disclosure relating to Off-Balance sheet arrangements made by the company.

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