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Summary of Stock Option Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 03, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Vested percentage | 100.00%

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- Definition Percent of share options (or share units) vested as of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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