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Purchase of Ownership Interest in Joint Venture - Additional Information (Detail) - Carrier Enterprise I $ in Thousands | Jul. 01, 2014 USD ($)
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Additional ownership interest acquired | 10.00%
Cash consideration | $ 87,735
Controlling interest, ownership percentage | 80.00%

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