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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance, Goodwill Gross Carrying Amount | $ 727,999 | $ 339,117
Acquired goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount |  | 396,027
Foreign currency translation, Gross Carrying Amount | 1,917 | (7,145)
Ending balance, Goodwill Gross Carrying Amount | 729,916 | 727,999
Beginning balance, Accumulated Impairment (Loss) | (139,414) | (139,414)
Acquired goodwill, Accumulated Impairment (Loss) | 0 | 0
Foreign currency translation, Accumulated Impairment (Loss) | 0 | 0
Ending balance, Accumulated Impairment (Loss) | (139,414) | (139,414)
Beginning balance, Goodwill Net | 588,585 | 199,703
Acquired goodwill, Net |  | 396,027
Foreign currency translation, Net | 1,917 | (7,145)
Ending balance, Goodwill Net | $ 590,502 | $ 588,585

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