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Reconciliation of Changes in Contingent Earn-Out Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Beginning balance | $ 39,129
Contingent earn-out obligations associated with acquisitions | 990
Remeasurement of fair value | (428)
Payments of contingent earn-out obligations | (5,556)
Ending balance | $ 34,135

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