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Summary of Quantitative Inputs and Assumptions for Items Categorized in Level III of Fair Value Hierarchy (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Collateralized Loan Obligations Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Collateralized Loan Obligations Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Collateralized Loan Obligations Discounted Cash Flows Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Discounted Cash Flows Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Market Comparable Companies | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Market Comparable Companies Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Consolidated Equity Securities Market Comparable Companies Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Partnership And LLC Interests Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Partnership And LLC Interests Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Partnership And LLC Interests Discounted Cash Flows Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Discounted Cash Flows Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Market Comparable Companies | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Market Comparable Companies Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Debt Instruments Market Comparable Companies Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Discounted Cash Flows Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Market Comparable Companies | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Market Comparable Companies Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Assets Of Consolidated CLO Vehicles Market Comparable Companies Maximum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Loans And Receivables Discounted Cash Flows | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Loans And Receivables Discounted Cash Flows Minimum | Jun. 30, 2012 Level 3 Loans And Receivables Discounted Cash Flows Maximum
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value assets | $ 11,830,719 | $ 8,140,523 |  |  |  | $ 124,105 |  |  | $ 1,931 |  |  | $ 533,520 |  |  | $ 8,499 |  |  | $ 772 |  |  | $ 128,694 |  |  | $ 86,555 |  |  | $ 104,207 |  |
Fair value liabilities | $ 11,235,901 | $ 8,080,002 | $ 11,235,901 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Discount Rate |  |  |  | 1.10% | 80.00% |  | 8.10% | 25.00% |  |  |  |  | 3.10% | 22.50% |  | 10.70% | 48.00% |  |  |  |  | 6.00% | 18.00% |  |  |  |  | 6.80% | 23.30%
Revenue CAGR |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.60% | 83.40% |  |  |  |  | (5.60%) | 62.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Exit Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.8 | 17.0 |  |  |  |  | 4.5 | 14.8 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Book Value Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.8 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
EBITDA Multiple |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6.5 | 8.3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.5 | 8.3 |  |  |  |  | 2.0 | 10.6 |  |  |
Exit Capitalization Rate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.00% | 9.50% | 7.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Liquidity Discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.00% | 25.00% |  |  |
Default Rate |  |  |  | 2.00% | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Recovery Rate |  |  |  | 30.00% | 70.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 70.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Recovery Lag |  |  | 12 months |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12 months |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Pre-payment Rate |  |  |  | 5.00% | 20.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reinvestment Rate |  |  | 3.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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