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Company Transformation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] |  |  |
Transformation costs before income tax expense | $ 2.2 | $ 20.8 | $ 636.2
Transformation costs from continuing operations, before tax | $ 2.2 | $ 13.0 | $ 396.1

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