Summary of Treasury Stock Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015 $ / shares
Minimum
Schedule of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Market Value of Restricted Shares Withheld	$ 35.44
Maximum
Schedule of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Market Value of Restricted Shares Withheld	$ 44.67

Market value per share of restricted shares withheld by company related to restricted stock vesting

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