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Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 86,593
Foreign Operating Loss Carryforwards | 6,529
2017 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 10,245
2018 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 8,562
2019 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 983
2020 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 1,248
2021 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 3,549
2022-2026 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 18,044
2027-2031 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 38,498
Beyond 2031 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
State Operating Loss Carryforwards | 5,464
Foreign Operating Loss Carryforwards | 129
Non-Expiring |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Foreign Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 6,400

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