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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Resolute Investments, Ltd. [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Share of Resolute in outstanding common stock | 39.10% | 34.80% | 35.70%

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