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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (HFC business [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Mar. 05, 2013 | Sep. 27, 2013
HFC business [Member] |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Business sold for cash agreed by the company | $ 46,000 | $ 46,000

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