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Reconciliation of Adjusted Segment Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA | $ 70,552 | $ 75,360
Segment depreciation expense | (7,548) | (6,876)
Amortization of other intangible assets | (4,616) | (5,564)
Special charges |  | (427)
Unallocated corporate expenses, excluding special charges | (20,393) | (17,164)
Interest income and other | 1,003 | 937
Interest expense | (12,655) | (12,715)
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration | 2,122 |
Income before income tax provision | $ 28,465 | $ 33,551

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- Definition Used as a reconciling item from Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA to Income before tax provision, the charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations. + References No definition available. + Details
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