Earnings (Loss) per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Distributions made to holders	0.7441

Weighted Average Number of Shares, Ratio for previous shareholders prior to Reorganization

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