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Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 227 | $ 857 | $ 958 | $ 2,757 | $ 8,500
Restructuring and other charges, net of tax | $ 100 | $ 600 | 700 | 1,800 |
International Segment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | 800 | 1,300 | 3,700
European Segment |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges |  |  | $ 200 | $ 1,500 | $ 4,800

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