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Derivatives - Summary of Losses on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Line Items]
Net loss recognized in income	$ (1,463)	$ (565)

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Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Line Items]

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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