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Reconciliation of Changes in Level Three Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | $ 51,196
Payment | (10,927)
Revaluations | (7,757)
Translation adjustment | (39)
Ending balance | $ 32,473

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