Dividends (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Dividends related to outstanding restricted stock units	$ 670	$ 624	$ 558

Amount of dividends accrued on unvested restricted stock units to be paid upon vesting.

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