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Summary of Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Right Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Jan. 31, 2016 $ / shares
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Market value on the last business day of the fiscal year | $ 51.66
Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Market value on the last business day of the fiscal year | $ 51.66

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