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Acquisitions - Company's Pro forma Results (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 01, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 FGL [Member]
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Business Acquisition Actual Revenue And Pre Tax Income Loss [Line Items] |  |
Non-recurring bargain purchase gain | $ 7,264 | $ 158,341

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