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Financial Instruments - Movement in Contingent Consideration Categorized Under Level 3 Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] |  |
Payouts | $ 6,922 | $ 5,465
Fair value on recurring basis [member] | Level 3 [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] |  |
Beginning balance | 11,388 | 19,678
Additions | 0 | 0
Payouts | (8,456) | (7,000)
Gain recognized in the consolidated statement of income |  | (1,553)
Finance expense recognized in the consolidated statement of income | 265 | 263
Ending Balance | $ 3,197 | $ 11,388

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