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Permanent Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012
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Equity in restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries | $ 1,709,008
Percentage of stockholders' equity | 145.00%

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