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Capital Management - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2013 | Oct. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Share repurchase new limit amount | $ 25.0 | $ 25.0 |
Share repurchase program expiration date |  |  | Dec. 31, 2014
Shares repurchased |  |  | 1,258,250
Shares repurchased, value |  |  | $ 22.4
Shares repurchased, average price |  |  | $ 17.78
Quarterly dividend |  |  | $ 0.08

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