Retirement Plans - Net Periodic Benefit Cost Recognized for Supplemental Retirement Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net pension cost included the following components:
Service cost-benefits earned during the period	$ 260	$ 256	$ 521	$ 512
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	256	239	512	478
Amortization of net obligation at transition			1
Amortization of prior service cost	(10)	(14)	(20)	(28)
Recognized net actuarial loss	138	206	275	412
Net periodic pension cost	644	687	1,289	1,374
Company contributions to pension plans	305	455	574	661
Pension plan payouts to participants	$ 305	$ 455	$ 574	$ 661

Defined benefit plan components of pension cost.

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The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost.

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Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) related to transition obligation (asset) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position.

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The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation.

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The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets.

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The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments.

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The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan.

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The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed by the entity to fund its pension plans.

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