Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 3.8	$ 4.0
Stock Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	0.3	0.4
Intrinsic value of options exercised	1.0
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	1.4
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	1 year 9 months 18 days
Excess tax benefits shown as financing cash inflows	0.3
Restricted stock units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	2.9	3.2
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	21.1
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 7 months 6 days
Excess tax benefits shown as financing cash inflows	2.2	1.3
Equity instruments other than options expected to vest, Shares	1,900,000
Equity instruments other than options expected to vest, weighted-average grant date fair value	$ 12.54
Performance Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	0.6	0.4
Unrecognized share-based compensation cost	$ 8.2
Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 4 months 24 days
Performance share unit awards granted to certain executive officers	319,000
Equity instruments other than options, payout range, minimum	154,500
Equity instruments other than options, payout range, maximum	319,000	485,000	233,000
Compensation expense achieved target, shares	121,431
Compensation expense achieved target, percentage	52.00%

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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The weighted average of per share prices paid for shares purchased on the open market for issuance to employees under the plan.

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Shares Granted, Potential Payout Range, Maximum.

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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Shares Granted, Potential Payout Range, Minimum.

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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options performance shares payout percentage.

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of cash inflow from realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares.

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Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan.

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