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Investments - Components of Company's Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Total $ 15,281us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities $ 13,989us-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 15,028us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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13,709us-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 $ 253us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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$ 280us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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