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Reconciliation of Changes in Contingent Earn-Out Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	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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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of contingent earn-out considerations if certain performance targets are met.

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Business combination contingent consideration acquisitions earnouts payments.

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Business combination contingent consideration acquisitions, fair value remeasurement (gain) loss.

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