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Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Also includes the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities and the carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, net of current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 29,434,816 and 29,216,745 shares issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Treasury stock, at cost, 1,146,249 and 420,258 shares Treasury Stock, Value Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total Mistras Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassification Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of Acquisition-Related Expenses Schedule of Business Combination Acquisition Related Costs [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of acquisition-related costs. Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Basic earnings (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income (loss) attributable to Mistras Group, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Stock Options Outstanding Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of stock options outstanding. Dilutive effect of restricted stock units outstanding (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Restricted Stock Units Outstanding Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of restricted stock units outstanding. Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Disclosure Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Services Services [Member] Represents Services, a business segment of the entity. International International [Member] Represents International, a business segment of the entity. Products and Systems Products and Systems [Member] Represents Products and Systems, a business segment of the entity. 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Europe Europe [Member] Asia-Pacific Asia Pacific [Member] Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic area Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues Revenue, Net Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Trade accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, net Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior credit facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Notes payable Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Other Other Long Term Debt [Member] Represents details pertaining to other long-term debt of the entity. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt Long-term Debt Less: Current portion Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base rate Base Rate [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Senior Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit facility, higher borrowing capacity option Line Of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Higher Borrowing Capacity Option Line Of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Higher Borrowing Capacity Option Maximum borrowing capacity in non-U.S. Dollar currencies Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity in Non US Currencies Represents the maximum borrowing capacity in non-U.S. dollar currencies under the revolving credit facility. Maximum amount available for the issuance of letters of credit Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Available for Issuance of Letters of Credit Represents the maximum amount of borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility that is available for the issuance of letters of credit. Outstanding borrowings Long-term Line of Credit Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Reference rate, description Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Number of consecutive fiscal quarters used for calculating funded debt leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Number of Fiscal Quarters Used for Calculation of Funded Debt Leverage Ratio Represents the number of consecutive fiscal quarters immediately preceding the date of determination of the Funded Debt Leverage Ratio. Funded debt leverage ratio at which the entity will have the benefit of lowest interest margin (less than or equal to) Debt Instrument, Covenant Funded Leverage Ratio Considered for Lower Interest Rate Margin Represents the Funded Debt Leverage Ratio at which the entity will have the benefit of lower interest rate margin. Funded debt leverage ratio at which the entity will bear the maximum interest rate margin (greater than) Debt Instrument, Covenant Funded Leverage Ratio Considered for Maximum Interest Rate Margin Represents the Funded Debt Leverage Ratio at which the entity will have the maximum interest rate margin. Additional interest rate margin if funded debt leverage ratio exceeds threshold (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Additional Interest Rate Due to Funded Debt Leverage Ratio Exceeding Specified Threshold The percentage points added to the reference rate due to the Funded Debt Leverage Ratio, which is used to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument, exceeding a specified threshold. Funded debt leverage ratio for additional interest payment (less than) Debt Instrument, Covenant Funded Debt Leverage Ratio for Additional Interest Payment Represents the Funded Debt Leverage Ratio on which the entity will bear an additional interest on debt. Interest coverage ratio (greater than) Debt Instrument, Covenant Interest Coverage Ratio Represents the Interest Coverage Ratio required under the terms of the covenants. Preceding period used for calculating Interest Coverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Preceding Period Used for Calculation of Interest Coverage Ratio Represents the preceding period used for determination of the Interest Coverage Ratio. Notes Payable and Other Notes and Loans Payable, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract] Maturity term from the date of acquisition Debt Instrument, Term Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill impairment charges Goodwill cumulative impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Fiscal 2017 Acquisitions Acquisitions in Fiscal 2017 [Member] Acquisitions in Fiscal 2017 Acquisitions Business Acquisition [Line Items] Number of Entities Number of Businesses Acquired Consideration transferred: Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Cash paid Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross 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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Expired of forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Outstanding at the end of the period: (in shares) Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollar per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of period: (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired or 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balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for salaries, wages, and related employee benefit. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). Contingent consideration, current portion Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current Accrued workers’ compensation and health benefits Accrued Workers Compensation and Health Benefits Current Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to workers compensation and health benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer). 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Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Useful Life (Years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Depreciation expense Depreciation Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] 2007 Plan Stock Option Plan 2007 [Member] Represents the incentive stock options plan as awarded by the company to the employees and directors under the two employee stock ownership plans. 2009 Plan Long Term Incentive Plan 2009 [Member] Represents information pertaining to 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which becomes effective upon the closing of the IPO. Number of employee stock ownership plans (plan) Number Of Employee Share-Based Plans Number Of Employee Share-Based Plans Number of awards that may be granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mistras Group, Inc. 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Defective ultrasound inspection system Damages from Product Defects [Member] Acquisition-related contingencies Acquisition Related Contingencies [Member] Represents the contingencies pertaining to business acquisitions by the entity. Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Settled Litigation Settled Litigation [Member] Pending Litigation Pending Litigation [Member] Litigation Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss contingency accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Number of consolidated claims settled Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number Settlement charge Litigation Settlement, Expense Amount of damages claimed Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Potential acquisition-related contingent consideration, low end of range Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low Potential acquisition-related contingent consideration, high end of range Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Remaining period over which potential acquisition-related contingent consideration would be payable Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Remaining Payment Period Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Remaining Payment Period Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities Deferred Revenue and Contingent Consideration Liabilities Current [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of (a) other payables; (b) accrued liabilities; (c) deferred revenue; and (d) the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer. 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Number of months less than the actual number of months from the acquisition date for which results of international segment subsidiaries are included in consolidation (months) Number of Months Less than Actual Period from Acquisition for which Results of International Segment Subsidiaries are Included in Consolidation Represents the number of months less than the actual period from the acquisition date for which results of the International segment subsidiaries are included in the consolidation. Concentration risk, number of customers Concentration Risk Number of Customers Represents the number of customers on whom the entity significantly relies giving rise to concentration risk. Concentration risk, percentage Concentration Risk, Percentage Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Impairment charges Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit) The noncash component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Bad debt provision for unexpected customer bankruptcy Provision for Doubtful Accounts Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Liabilities The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid and the change during the period in carrying value for all deferred liabilities due within one year or operating cycle. Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchase of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of intangible assets Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets and Software The cash outflow to acquire assets without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill. In addition, the cash outflow associated with the development, modification or acquisition of software programs or applications for internal use (that is, not to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed to others) that qualify for capitalization. Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from sale of equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayment of capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayment of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Proceeds from revolver Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment of revolver Repayments of Lines of Credit Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisitions Payments of Contingent Consideration for Business Acquisitions The cash outflow associated with the consideration paid on the achievement of specific performance metrics in connection with acquisition of business during the period. Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Taxes paid related to net share settlement of share-based awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract] Beginning of period End of period Supplemental disclosure of cash paid Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid Noncash investing and financing Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Equipment acquired through capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Issuance of notes payable and other debt obligations, primarily related to acquisitions Notes Issued Fiscal 2016 Acquisitions Acquisitions in Fiscal 2016 [Member] Acquisitions in Fiscal 2016 Due diligence, professional fees and other transaction costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Adjustments to fair value of contingent consideration liabilities Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net Acquisition Related Costs and Fair Value Adjustments to Initial Purchase Price Allocation This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred in connection with business combinations which costs have been expensed during the period. This also includes adjustments to the fair value of the initial purchase price allocation for acquisitions including, but not limited to, changes in contingent consideration liabilities and other liabilities, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, other assets, and other acquisition-related intangible assets. Acquisition-related costs also include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Cost of revenue Cost of Goods Sold, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Depreciation Cost of Goods Sold, Depreciation Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Impairment charges Research and engineering Research and Development Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Litigation charges Acquisition-related expense (benefit), net Income (loss) from operations Interest expense Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Charges The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period and the amount of amortization of deferred charges applied against earnings during the period. Income (loss) before (benefit) provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest (Benefit) provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests, net of taxes Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to Mistras Group, Inc. Earnings (loss) per common share: Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Schedule of consolidated financial information by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of revenues by geographic area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Schedule of gross amount, accumulated amortization and net carrying amount of intangible assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] U.S. Canada CANADA Customer Relationships and Covenants Not To Compete Customer Relationships and Noncompete Agreements [Member] Customer Relationships and Noncompete Agreements Number of acquisitions Cash paid for acquisitions Contingent consideration from acquisitions Initial period over which potential acquisition-related contingent consideration would be payable Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Initial Payment Period Represents the period over which the expected contingent consideration would be payable by the entity based on achievement of specific performance metrics by certain of the acquired companies. Acquisition working capital adjustments Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Other intangible assets acquired Revenues from acquisitions Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Operating income from acquisitions Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Operating Income of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Operating Income (Loss) of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual Percentage of interest acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Notes payable assumed in acquisitions Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred Intangible Assets Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Performance Restricted Stock (Units) Performance condition adjustments (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Adjustments in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Adjustments in Period Performance condition adjustments (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Adjustments in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Adjustments in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value