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Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] |
Costs associated with tender offer and redemption | $ 36.3

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- Definition Costs Associated with Tender Offer and Redemption + References No definition available. + Details
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