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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event, European Restructuring Plan, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |
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Oct. 14, 2014 Employee | Oct. 14, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Approximate number of employee's positions to be eliminated | 1,100 |
Approximate number of employee's positions previously eliminated | 300 |
Restructuring plan, expected completion date | 2015-12 |
Anticipated pre-tax restructuring expenses |  | $ 120
Expected cash expenditures related to restructuring expenses during 2014 and 2015 | 112 |
Employee Severance And Termination Benefits |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Anticipated pre-tax restructuring expenses | 95 | 95
Lease Obligations and Other Costs |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Anticipated pre-tax restructuring expenses | $ 25 | $ 25

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