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Amounts Charged to Expense Related to Defined Contribution Plans (Detail) - Defined Contribution Savings Plan 401k - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 4 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plans expense, net of forfeitures |  | $ 854 |
Defined contribution plans forfeitures |  | $ 83 |
Predecessor |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plans expense, net of forfeitures | $ 871 |  | $ 2,660
Defined contribution plans forfeitures | $ 79 |  | $ 149

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