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Stock compensation plans - weighted-average assumptions used to estimate fair value of non-vested shares granted (Detail) - Stock Options | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions And Weighted Average Fair Values [Line Items] |  |  |
Risk-free interest rate | 0.94% | 0.65% | 0.36%
Expected dividend yield | 1.12% | 1.34% | 1.71%

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