New Accounting Pronouncements - Narrative (Detail) $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2018 USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2018 02
Item Effected [Line Items]
Decrease to accumulated deficit and increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 22.0

Amount of increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for reclassification to retained earnings of tax effect from remeasurement of deferred tax pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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