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Reconciliation of Changes in Contingent Earn-Out Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Beginning balance | $ 34,135
Remeasurement of fair value for contingent earn-out obligations | (3,304)
Payments on contingent earn-out obligations | (11,197)
Ending balance | $ 19,634

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