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Debt - Fair Value - Additional Information (Detail) - Level 2 $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
2023 notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	$ 425.4
2024 notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	781.8
2024 term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	$ 464.7

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