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Debt - Covenants (Detail) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt |
Threshold aggregate consideration on acquisition | $ 200
Increased leverage ratio on achievement of acquisition | 4.25
Maximum [Member] |
Debt |
Debt to EBITDA ratio | 3.75

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