All Outstanding Principal of New Term Loan is Due and Payable on Fifth Anniversary of Draw Date (Detail) (New Term Loan)	0 Months Ended
Apr. 05, 2013
New Term Loan
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Line Items]
1	5.00%
2	10.00%
3	10.00%
4	35.00%
5	40.00%

Percentage Of Annual Amortization Of Principal Balance Year Five

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Percentage Of Annual Amortization Of Principal Balance Year Four

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Percentage Of Annual Amortization Of Principal Balance Year One

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Percentage Of Annual Amortization Of Principal Balance Year Three

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Percentage Of Annual Amortization Of Principal Balance Year Two

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