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Subsequent Events - Additional information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 Entity | Sep. 05, 2012 Kirker Enterprises, Inc. Minimum | Sep. 21, 2012 Synta, Inc. Minimum
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of business acquisitions | 2 |  |
Annual sales |  | $ 100 | $ 40

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