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Fresh Start Accounting - Adjustment in Fair Value and Reorganization (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 19, 2012
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Adjustment in fair value and reorganization |
Predecessor retained earnings | $ (101,677)
Adjustment for carve-out allocations | (23,109)
Predecessor adjusted retained earnings | 124,786
Predecessor additional paid-in capital | (69,879)
Predecessor common stock eliminated in consolidation | 1
Predecessor [Member] |
Adjustment in fair value and reorganization |
Predecessor retained earnings | 101,677
Adjustment for carve-out allocations | 23,109
Predecessor adjusted retained earnings | 124,786
Predecessor additional paid-in capital | 69,879
Predecessor common stock eliminated in consolidation | (1)
Predecessor equity value | 194,664
Fair Value Adjustments [Member] |
Adjustment in fair value and reorganization |
Fair market value of WMMRC | 131,600
Loss contract fair market reserve allowance | $ 63,064

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