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Long-Term Debt, Net - Schedule of Notes Conversion Amounts (Detail) shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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May 02, 2020 $ / shares shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Conversion price per share | $ 8.75
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Number of shares convertible | shares | 47,437
Conversion price per share | $ 8.75

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