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Investments - Components of Company's Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Total $ 13,989us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities $ 13,848us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
U.S. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]    
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Total 13,709us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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13,232us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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Warrants and Equity Securities [Member]    
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Total $ 280us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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$ 616us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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