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Summary of Changes to Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | $ 814,750
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4,731)
Balance at December 31, 2015 | 810,019
Applications |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 596,765
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (4,340)
Balance at December 31, 2015 | 592,425
Scores |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 146,648
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 0
Balance at December 31, 2015 | 146,648
Tools |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | 71,337
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (391)
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ 70,946

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