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Aggregate Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece |  |  |  |
Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Current and long-term accounts receivable, net | $ 95,653 | [1] | $ 97,852 | [1]
Percentage of total net current and long-term accounts receivable | 30.80% |  | 31.00% |
[1] | The long-term portion of accounts receivable, net at June 29, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $12.7 million and $17.6 million, respectively.

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