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Equity And Earnings Per Share Adjustments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 06, 2012
Equity and earnings per share
Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Adjustment]	$ (5,367,553)
Additional Paid in Capital [Adjustment]	472,409
Retained earnings [Adjustment]	572,840
Noncontrolling interests [Adjustment]	$ 4,322,304

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