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Amounts Charged to Expense Related to Defined Contribution Plans (Detail) - Defined Contribution Savings Plan 401k - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plans expense, net of forfeitures | $ 3,443 | $ 4,216 | $ 3,854
Defined contribution plans forfeitures | $ 202 | $ 52 | $ 82

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